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by kelemer brothers
Thu Jul 12, 2012 9:44 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Triple vs. Double - South Facing Side
Replies: 9
Views: 8456

Re: Triple vs. Double - South Facing Side

The Imperial L.S. only has the K bar in the keeper rail of a double hung - not the casements. As Far as Triple pane, whether it's the south side or north side, its worth getting (depending on price - $100 per window is a fair price). The insulation is better regardless if it's daytime or night. Howe...
by kelemer brothers
Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: soft-lite pro vs. elements advice
Replies: 7
Views: 7020

Re: soft-lite pro vs. elements advice

I've installed soft-lite and I like all of their products, an alternative to elements would be the Imperial L.S.. AS far as quality: The elements and Imperial l.s are far better than the Pro. The design pressure and air infiltration values are far better. $500/window for the Pro is a little too high.
by kelemer brothers
Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Trying to decide between Alpha Windows, and Tri-State Window
Replies: 31
Views: 22529

Re: Trying to decide between Alpha Windows, and Tri-State Window

Many Companies have Salespeople that will present there window in the best light; unfortunately and, often, unintentionally confusing the client. Therefore it's worth it for the client to come up with there core factors when evaluating a companies window. The three factors that works for me are as ...
by kelemer brothers
Wed Jul 11, 2012 3:44 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows for old, drafty rental property
Replies: 11
Views: 13509

Re: Replacement windows for old, drafty rental property

Thanks for your response in regards to the Alside - excalibur and of the Foam wrap: If you've read the initial question - The person was looking to invest in windows for his/her rental property, and this person wasn't looking for the most expensive option - I do agree w. you that the foam wrap is an...
by kelemer brothers
Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Just started looking for windows
Replies: 5
Views: 5067

Re: Just started looking for windows

First in answer to your tempered question: Basically the above responses are correct, any glass within 18" of the floor needs to be tempered; the exception is as follows: if the glass is less than 9 sq. feet and it's not next to a door way. This is something that most builders know, not window ...
by kelemer brothers
Wed Jul 11, 2012 11:33 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows for old, drafty rental property
Replies: 11
Views: 13509

Re: Replacement windows for old, drafty rental property

All of the above Responses are correct: in addition to insulating the sash pockets, it's important to make sure that the Casing on the inside of the windows are sealed against the walls -- often, this gets pulled away when the original windows are taken out. One of the windows that you mentioned, Al...