Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Thanks for the info guys. I wasn't trying to belittle or somehow undermine the work done by the professionals in the industry. I'm just your average Joe the plumber regular homeowner who wants to get a quality product, good reliable company that backs up their work and a great install. After using t...

Thanks guys on the lead information. Everything is so much clearer now. I believe the first company was cutting corners on this and other stuff so I have 'fired' them from any consideration. On my part, I will cover beds, eating areas and common areas with plastic wrap. When the job is done I will ...

1) Any firm working on homes built prior to 1978 must be lead safe (RRP) certified, unless the homeowner has a certified negative lead test result. Some states like WI do not allow the cheaper test kits, so we just assume that each home (prior to 78) has lead, unless the HO wants to spend a few hun...

Thanks guys on the lead information. Everything is so much clearer now. I believe the first company was cutting corners on this and other stuff so I have 'fired' them from any consideration. On my part, I will cover beds, eating areas and common areas with plastic wrap. When the job is done I will w...

Todd that's exactly what I've been doing. I tell them I have other quotes but don't tell them anything else. Once I have all the quotes I will compare all the specifics and call back the salesmen with the higher bids to see if they'll negotiate. If they refuse, it may be a bluff and I'll just wait f...

Man I've been acting as if it was a top security clearance secret :lol: All of the Salesman look at me like 'damn this guy is weird'. I do tell them I have other quotes and one salesman said that if I told her the dealer she could give the dirt on them and hence make my decision to purchase from her...

I have moved ahead with the Energex Elite frame, using the Advantage model glass (.24 u value for elite and .27 u value for Advantage) to fit into my budget. I really appreciate your input. I have done a ton of research, asked questions, got referrals, used the window coeffiecient website, etc. I r...

Ok, now I'm even more confused about lead removal. Is the window company required to test and remove lead or are they only required to use common sense and properly clean up the mess. I also understand that they are supposed to give consumers a booklet about lead and that consumers have to sign a wa...

I've had several quotes in the last several days and the salesmen always want to know the names and quoted prices of the previous dealers. I refused to give them the information for fear they would call the other dealers or raise their quotes based on what I tell them. Is this common practice or sho...

I will continue the vetting process and try to see prior work and speak with customers. The lead removal topic came up and the salesman acted like she did not want to touch it with a 10 foot pole. She stated that it would be very costly and require hazmat suits and basically quarantining off the apa...

Thanks for the advice Swong! My wife tells me that I over analyze and think too much but I explain to her that I can usually get great deals with proper research. She on the other hand does not have the patience and would purchase from the first big box store that showed her the infamous lamp trick ...

HomeSealed, I was told that the price included: 1)Install 2)Debris removal/cleanup 3)Lifetime Warranty and insurance 4)Materials and Labor 5)Capping and caulking 6)Bug screens included 7)Workers are employees Anything else I should look for? Also, I am not sure if they are authorized dealers? If not...

Thank you Masterext for your wisdom. Thank god I have several more quotes in the upcoming days and will have more options to look at. I learn as I go along and won't commit until I feel comfortable.

Thanks for the reply Anthony. I am leaning towards the Okna 500 series the more I learn. I started a new thread here viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5540.

Thanks for the reply Masterext. Could it be that they are selling me the element line? I have not signed a contract with the dealer but what are some questions I should ask if I decide to sign? Hearing from you and HomeSealed I am extremely leery now and am quite sure I will not sign. Thank you guys...