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by rb98
Mon Dec 10, 2012 8:42 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window wrap question
Replies: 26
Views: 17737

Re: window wrap question

I feel great! I got exactly what I wanted, I'm confident they were done right, and I got a great deal.
by rb98
Sat Dec 01, 2012 2:21 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window wrap question
Replies: 26
Views: 17737

Re: window wrap question

posting pictures!

thanks for all your help
by rb98
Fri Oct 26, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window wrap question
Replies: 26
Views: 17737

Re: window wrap question

So the contractor is in his mid 60s, and the guy doing the capping is 68 years old. They were recommended as really experienced and honest as it comes, and have been doing it for 30+ years. I was suspicious about the hospital thing too but I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt. It's not like ...
by rb98
Thu Oct 25, 2012 2:48 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window wrap question
Replies: 26
Views: 17737

Re: window wrap question

Looks like to small of a gap to foam or batt, at least on the sides. the bottom can be insulated. I would ask them to foam the bottom and caulk the small gap before securing and caulking the capping. Thanks, I'll mention the gap on the bottom. Why did you hire someone whom you have to ask us about ...
by rb98
Thu Oct 25, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window wrap question
Replies: 26
Views: 17737

Re: window wrap question

Update: So 50% of the windows are installed. They did the outside installation and it went well. Windows look great from the inside (see attachment). The other 50% came in the wrong size and are another week out. On the outside, they still have to do the capping. This is delayed because the guy who ...
by rb98
Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window wrap question
Replies: 26
Views: 17737

Re: window wrap question

Based on what I've read here, the Simonton 5500 are a safe bet. I was also looking at the Certainteed Bryn Mawr, which received good ratings by Consumer Reports. Both are available at my local ABC.
by rb98
Wed Sep 26, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window wrap question
Replies: 26
Views: 17737

Re: window wrap question

thanks for the advice.

FYI-Before doing any research, I had Lowe's and HD quote the job. Lowe's was going to do the "blind stop wrap" for ~$100/w and HD didn't even discuss that aspect of the job. I'm glad I spent some time on this website.
by rb98
Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window wrap question
Replies: 26
Views: 17737

Re: window wrap question

thanks! i'm having the window/siding guy come out tomorrow to look at the job. He came recommended by someone at ABC supply, and has been in the business for 30+ years as verified on BBB.org. I'll ask about the outside installation when we start talking about the wrapping. The outside installation s...
by rb98
Wed Sep 26, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window wrap question
Replies: 26
Views: 17737

window wrap question

Hello, first time poster here. I'm planning to have 15 original 1942 wood windows replaced with vinyl replacements in my new home. The siding and window wrap was done about 10 years ago. When the storms are removed, it will expose part of the window that was not previously wrapped. Questions: 1) Wou...