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by Owen
Mon Sep 23, 2013 3:02 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Kensington Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 12544

Re: Kensington Windows

I now have a Sunrise quote, which is 20% higher than the original Kensington quote. This difference is misleading though, because the the Kensington quote included 16 lower level 300 windows plus 36 501/Heat Mirror windows. The Sunrise quote is for 52 windows with the Plus 12 glass and totals $32,40...
by Owen
Fri Sep 20, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Kensington Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 12544

Re: Kensington Windows

I met with my installer yesterday as he brought by samples of the PVC material he is going to use to do partial repairs to some of the damaged sills. I raised the issue with him about Heat Mirror, the comments here, failures, etc.. His response was that he had been dealing with the product for 11 ye...
by Owen
Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Kensington Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 12544

Re: Kensington Windows

I just started searching a bit on the Heat Mirror issue and stumbled across this: http://www.replacement-windows.com/windowbb/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2164 It appears that the failures were due to sealant problems not created by Southwall but by other manufacturers. The stuff has been winning lots of...
by Owen
Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Kensington Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 12544

Re: Kensington Windows

OK, thanks, I'll do some more checking, but it seems that there are two solid votes for the Sunrise product over Kensington; I'll get pricing on the Sunrise but he ballparked it at 20% higher than the Kensington.
by Owen
Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Kensington Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 12544

Re: Kensington Windows

Thanks for the reply. As to the Heat Mirror what do you mean by "failure rate"? I've noticed that this technology has been around for awhile but some of the higher end window companies don't offer it.
by Owen
Wed Sep 18, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Kensington Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 12544

Kensington Windows

First, I have read quite a few of the questions and responses here, particularly about tear-out vs. insert, and have found the responses to be extremely helpful. My question concerns Kensington Windows, which my installer, Norco/Norm Coon, is recommending. These would be the 501 level inserts with S...