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by jthoske
Sat Jan 07, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Re: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

We've decided on the White/White Sunrise Casement with Apex Glass Package, OptiView Screens. We'll be putting an awning window above our kitchen sink where there are twin lite casements now.
by jthoske
Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Re: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

Met with Dave today, great guy. Working on some quotes with him now and trying to make up my mind with what I want product go with. Okna and Sunrise seem like the standouts to me, but deciding between the two and evaluating cost/performance/etc. is going to take awhile. Money is definitely a concern...
by jthoske
Thu Dec 29, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Re: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

I sent Dave a request, sorry would have done that earlier but I didnt know you had the office in Decatur / worked this far South.
by jthoske
Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:39 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Re: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

Dave, do you cover my zipcode (61704) ?
by jthoske
Wed Dec 28, 2011 10:38 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Re: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

How do the prices look to everyone? I've talked with some friends who have done window/door projects recently that say there is quite a bit of overhead and wiggle room on the price. I dont want to impede on the quality of the work, but at the same time- I dont want to overpay by thousands if all I ...
by jthoske
Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Re: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

How do the prices look to everyone? I've talked with some friends who have done window/door projects recently that say there is quite a bit of overhead and wiggle room on the price. I dont want to impede on the quality of the work, but at the same time- I dont want to overpay by thousands if all I n...
by jthoske
Wed Dec 28, 2011 9:44 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Re: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

I'm in Bloomington, IL- 61704 is the zipcode. Meister was actually located in Kankakee. Quite a haul from Bloomington. We've met with companies selling Sunrise, Softlite, and Okna. Here are some impressions on the windows: Sunrise - ~$10,500 for Ultra U+ glass (double pane argon .26 U-Factor) LOVED ...
by jthoske
Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:58 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Re: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

I measured all of our openings to the finished jambs, all measurements are width x height. May be off +/ .25": Family Room: 84" x 50" (triple) Kitchen: 39" x 36.5" (double) Dining Room: 72" x 50" (triple) Living Room: 26.5" x 62" (single), 84" x 62&q...
by jthoske
Thu Dec 22, 2011 2:14 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Re: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

The double pane argon (Ultra U+ Glass) in the Sunrise is already at the top of my budget...it already seems like a pretty efficient window with regards to the tightness of the seal (DP-70/ .004 CFM). Would I be that much better off if I stretched for the top of the line glass from Sunrise?
by jthoske
Thu Dec 22, 2011 12:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)
Replies: 20
Views: 13164

Replacing casement windows in Illinois (project thread)

I've done alot of reading on this site, and on various manufacturers sites. I've had a few quotes already, and have a few more left to go. This is a great resource, thank you! I'm looking at replacing all of the windows in my 1988 2 story home. They are currently solid wood (no cladding) casement 2-...