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by dmagalhaes
Wed Jun 05, 2013 4:30 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice
Replies: 19
Views: 20206

Re: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice

So I am starting to get some quotes in. The Ply gem pro series vinyl seems to be the least of them all by far. I am still waiting on a few specific window size prices from Anthony on the Okna. Honestly I am very surprised at the pricing of the Ply Gem. How is their pro series new construction line? ...
by dmagalhaes
Sun May 26, 2013 7:21 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice
Replies: 19
Views: 20206

Re: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice

I just contacted Anthony, would love the oknas but also trying to make it easy for my gc to purchase them so going through a lumber yard maybe the only option. Hopefully Anthony can work something out. On a side note are the ratings different for every single window size? And what is a good shcg rat...
by dmagalhaes
Fri May 24, 2013 8:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice
Replies: 19
Views: 20206

Re: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice

I am not intimately familiar with the details of Simonton's offerings, but those numbers are solid. Just make sure that you don't need a ridiculous shgc (lower is worse in CT) just to hit that R5. shgc? there are two ratings center of glass or total unit but from there data most of the ratings are ...
by dmagalhaes
Fri May 24, 2013 7:30 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice
Replies: 19
Views: 20206

Re: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice

Anyone notice the simonton profinish master line. Its a single hung new construction rating, but the ratings seem pretty good. r-5 window and has an AI of .08. It doesn't look like they have many sizes to choose from(unless there are more sizes than what are listed on the stuctural data) but the 3'0...
by dmagalhaes
Thu May 23, 2013 7:09 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice
Replies: 19
Views: 20206

Re: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice

where can I find the AI ratings for Ply Gem, or any window for that matter, some of the manufacturers list their structual data, others don't.
I am comparing the Ply Gem and the Simonton. Should I do the 5500 with a nail finish or just look at the new construction lines of each?
by dmagalhaes
Sat May 04, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice
Replies: 19
Views: 20206

Re: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice

Delaware Mike wrote:Upper end Plygem are decent as is the Simonton 9800 series. I wouldn't go below those models.
Simonton 9800 is listed as a replacement window, they have the ProFinish Brickmold, Master, and Contractor listed for New Construction.
by dmagalhaes
Tue Apr 30, 2013 6:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice
Replies: 19
Views: 20206

Re: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice

anthony wrote:I would look at HiMark/Okna 5500
How many, what color, what options?
What is your zip code?

theWindowNerd....
I was looking at those, they were my first choice but I am also trying to make it easy on my GC to get the product.
My zip code is 06483
by dmagalhaes
Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New construction in CT window recomendations/advice
Replies: 19
Views: 20206

New construction in CT window recomendations/advice

Looking to upgrade my windows on a new construction in CT. GC uses Jeld wen, but I am looking at getting something better but staying close in price point. His lumber yard only sells Jeld wen, Silverline, Ecoshield by KasKel and Anderson. I don't know much about windows but I am learning tons from t...