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by sharona
Thu Aug 09, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Mulled windows
Replies: 13
Views: 9968

Re: Mulled windows

I'd go with twins in the 78" openings, and large DH's in the single. Your sizes are right on the fringe where the windows are either going to look really big or really small, and I don't think that you'll be happy if they are small. You'll see a ton of frame material, and lose a lot of light (...
by sharona
Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: How do you deliver your quotes?
Replies: 2
Views: 3571

Re: How do you deliver your quotes?

No, the only follow up I received from the chicken scratch company was a call to tell me they were offering an additional 10% off due to some manufacturer's special ;)
by sharona
Mon Jun 25, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: How do you deliver your quotes?
Replies: 2
Views: 3571

How do you deliver your quotes?

OK - I've gotten 5 quotes and it's amazing how varied the level of detail has been. One quote was on official stationary and broke down the project into 2 pieces (at my request). It listed the 2 overall prices and the specifics of the window model. This was delivered on the spot after the unofficial...
by sharona
Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best way to select a window and installer
Replies: 20
Views: 12017

Re: Best way to select a window and installer

Thanks WoW for your suggestion. I'll give them a call today to ask for that info.
by sharona
Wed Jun 06, 2012 8:18 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Mulled windows
Replies: 13
Views: 9968

Re: Mulled windows

The max size available for most of the windows I've been considering is 50" but that seems like it would be really weird looking, especially w/out grids which I do not want. I have 2 openings that currently have picture windows with casements on either side that are 78" total. I am debatin...
by sharona
Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:58 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Mulled windows
Replies: 13
Views: 9968

Re: Mulled windows

Thanks for all the helpful info! I'd like to get some additional input from those who look at these every day. I'm finalizing my layouts for how many dh's in each opening. I have some wide windows that could be 3 or 4 dhs, 2 or 3, 1 or 2. Aesthetically, what is an eye pleasing ratio of windows to wi...
by sharona
Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best way to select a window and installer
Replies: 20
Views: 12017

Re: Best way to select a window and installer

Finally had Rite Window out here and got the details on the window. They are no longer using Gorrel (he said something about them going into receivership?). The window they are using now is by National Vinyl (a local MA company) and is the Northwind Series III model. Some of the features he touted w...
by sharona
Wed May 30, 2012 1:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Mulled windows
Replies: 13
Views: 9968

Re: Mulled windows

Looking at our current wood casement windows, the trim between the panes is about 4". Would I expect to see similar w/ vinyl dhs mulled together?

TIA
by sharona
Wed May 30, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Mulled windows
Replies: 13
Views: 9968

Mulled windows

For mulled dh widows, what is the typical width of the vinyl piece(s) where 2 windows are joined? I'm changing from casement to dh windows and have some decisions to make about some of the larger openings when it comes to how many windows in each opening. Is there an average width for this piece? I ...
by sharona
Sat May 26, 2012 6:57 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best way to select a window and installer
Replies: 20
Views: 12017

Re: Best way to select a window and installer

I've been avoiding the local companies that do heavy radio and tv advertising on the assumption that they are high pressure/low quality. I was just checking for a Gorrel dealer in my area and it looks like Rite Window (one of the ones I assumed was junk) is using Gorrel manufactured windows. The 510...
by sharona
Fri May 25, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Question about standard/best practice for my installation
Replies: 4
Views: 3257

Re: Question about standard/best practice for my installation

definitely not rotted and no water issues. I'll get a pic tomorrow and figure out how to post it. thanks.
by sharona
Fri May 25, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best way to select a window and installer
Replies: 20
Views: 12017

Re: Best way to select a window and installer

Got a quote from the local guy on Harvey slimline (which is the model for the performance stats I had posted earlier). 23 DH (mulled together in various combinations - only 7 openings are small enough to go with a single DH) 2 Sliders (basement small windows) 1 Picture window w/ 2 DH flanking it (to...
by sharona
Fri May 25, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Question about standard/best practice for my installation
Replies: 4
Views: 3257

Question about standard/best practice for my installation

Hi. I've had a few companies out here to get some pricing and I've gotten some conflicting information on how they need to do the work. Big box #1 didn't really discuss specifics about the installation method. It was pouring the day they were here so we did not look at the windows from the outside. ...
by sharona
Fri May 25, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best way to select a window and installer
Replies: 20
Views: 12017

Re: Best way to select a window and installer

To give you an idea AI/AL < .09 is what you should look for the lower the better. Two of the mfg that I mentioned are at < .05 evne for their mid priced models. thewindownerd.... Unit Size Air Infiltration Water Resistance Structural Pressure Design Pressure Structural Rating 42x77 0.06 cfm / sq ft...
by sharona
Fri May 25, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best way to select a window and installer
Replies: 20
Views: 12017

Re: Best way to select a window and installer

+1 to Todd's post. Those numbers are pretty much the bare minimum required by Energy Star and are achievable by just about every product. By comparison, there are great options that can achieve as low as .25 -.26 u value out of a double pane without sacrificing the SHGC or condensation resistance. ...