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by AlmostDone
Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:36 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

Perhaps it's just comparing against ideal showroom conditions, but the Sunrise seemed much easier to slide - or maybe the new Okna will "smooth" out over time.
by AlmostDone
Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

One more comment - about the sliding door. We wanted internal blinds (kids/dogs) and this is on the 3 season room (in which I decided to do the Okna sliders instead of sliding storms). I didn't want to spend too much money on that room, so we opted for the much cheaper Okna door over the Sunrise. I ...
by AlmostDone
Tue Aug 28, 2012 8:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

So the windows and sliding door are in for a while now. The installation crew was great and helped overcome a few issues, as well as doing a few extras. I won't describe this correctly, but before we started, I completely cleared out a small sunroom. We bought the house (built in 1926) last Fall and...
by AlmostDone
Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:26 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl Replacement Windows, this process is not fun
Replies: 6
Views: 6819

Re: Vinyl Replacement Windows, this process is not fun

I ended up getting 23 windows and a sliding patio door, so I'm pretty sure my pricing per window on the same products would be better than you'd get with 5 windows. Since Dave posts here, I don't think I should specifically say what I got with him, but do know that I got my Sunrise quote down to abo...
by AlmostDone
Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

I now realize I didn't give my update. I had planned on going with the Sunrise, but ultimately chose the Okna. I hope to have them all installed next week. I also decided to just do an Okna vinyl slider in the 3 season back porch, though I appreciated the other idea of the ProVia in order to save so...
by AlmostDone
Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl Replacement Windows, this process is not fun
Replies: 6
Views: 6819

Re: Vinyl Replacement Windows, this process is not fun

I would definitely recommend contacting Dave aka Windows4U. I'm in Elmhurst and Dave is who I ultimately chose with an Okna 500 window. My windows should get installed next week. Angie's List isn't a bad place to look, but I found this site helpful as to the window. For example, I found a local comp...
by AlmostDone
Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

I also have 4 wooden sliding windows in a three season porch, which is used more as a mudroom. We're getting the nice Sunrise sliding door because we use that entrance quite a bit. I hadn't planned on replacing those 4 sliding windows, but they do need some work. Rather than getting nice new windows...
by AlmostDone
Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:27 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

Got to see the Okna products - we preferred the 500 series over the 800. Really nice window and got a terrific price quote. Meanwhile, my brother, who lives about 45 min from me, just started looking at new windows. Apparently he is planning on full tear-out due to much rotted wood. He's in construc...
by AlmostDone
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

I've spoken with Dave - I've been considering waiting until next year for a bigger budget to get a better window but may still be able to do something sooner (Dave, I sent you a new email yesterday). Anyway, I saw the following on another post which I believe relate to DH windows: Starmark edge of f...
by AlmostDone
Mon May 21, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

The Sunrise have a U-factor of 0.29 and a SHGC of 0.28. The LIndsay (SunView) has a U-factor of 0.29 and a SHGC of 0.22, with a VT of 0.5.
by AlmostDone
Sat May 19, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

Dave - just checked my voicemail. Glad we finally connected and thanks for the follow-up email. I'll reply there.
by AlmostDone
Sat May 19, 2012 9:58 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

Dave, assuming I've got the right company (rhymes with "long"), I left you a message at your office number late Friday and emailed you today. As I noted earlier, the Impervia is out. And while I like the Marvin Integrity, I just don't think I want to spend that much - the house is vinyl si...
by AlmostDone
Thu May 17, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Re: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

I tried contacting him on the sister site (replacement-windows.com) but never heard back. I just tried doing it on this site, but it doesn't seem like it's "taking". I fill out my zip - it says he serves my area - I complete the form and hit "request a quote.." and then......noth...
by AlmostDone
Thu May 17, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows
Replies: 27
Views: 17884

Chicago Suburb Replacement Windows

Thanks to all the pros for their opinions. I started off with a quote from a local shop nearby in the Chicago suburbs that had tons of great reviews on Angie's List before I really dug into all the comments on this forum. We're looking to replace 19 DHs, along with two entry doors and a sliding door...