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by AllGoNoShow
Wed Aug 31, 2016 4:10 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Caulk Bubbling on new vinyl window install (pics)...
Replies: 3
Views: 8363

Caulk Bubbling on new vinyl window install (pics)...

About a year ago I installed about 18 Seaway vinyl replacement windows. I removed the old storm windows, and used a piece of L-shaped matching flashing to cover the blind stop and then caulked between the old wrapping to the new piece and then, naturally, from the blind stop to the window. I used a ...
by AllGoNoShow
Sat Aug 22, 2015 6:22 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Install sill adapter before window install or after?
Replies: 8
Views: 19411

Install sill adapter before window install or after?

Looking to install my Seaway replacment windows which come with a sill adapter that snaps into a channel in the bottom of the window (it is flat and just terminates where it hits the existing sill-it is not in an L shape like others i have seen). Ive seen it done two ways , install the sill adapter ...
by AllGoNoShow
Fri May 22, 2015 2:58 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?
Replies: 19
Views: 16563

Re: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?

+1. ... The only thing I'd add, is that I wouldn't be too concerned about a painted exterior. Wood windows, metal windows, the trim around the windows, etc all have painted exterior surfaces. Vinyl color coatings are really no different, have come a long way, and are very durable. I would not hesit...
by AllGoNoShow
Wed May 20, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?
Replies: 19
Views: 16563

Re: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?

Well the one distributor in my area(upstate ny) for sunrise will not sell to me without an install. I got a quote for Seaway Encore Windows (they come coextruded)and they are identical in price to the Plygem premiums if I go with the intercept spacer. If I upgrade to the super spacer it is an additi...
by AllGoNoShow
Wed May 13, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?
Replies: 19
Views: 16563

Re: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?

Of the windows commonly recommended on here (okna, sunrise, prolite), do any offer a coextruded version that allows a beige exterior with white interior? Seems that is my big limiting factor as I don't wamy a painted surface on one side
by AllGoNoShow
Fri May 01, 2015 2:46 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: DIY Install Questions (Pictures)
Replies: 3
Views: 10013

Re: DIY Install Questions (Pictures)

Thanks for the reply. So what is the normal measure to undersize the window from the rough opening? Ive seen 1/4 inch and other manufacturers say 3/8th. I measured my openings and the height comes in like a 1/16 of an inch under 53 3/4th (i assume it is just under because of the thickness of the alu...
by AllGoNoShow
Sun Apr 26, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?
Replies: 19
Views: 16563

Re: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?

Has anyone ever heard of Encore windows from Seaway? Just found out a neighbor sells them. Their performance numbers seem great (they advertise air infiltration of .01 and even their lowest line has .26 u factor)
by AllGoNoShow
Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?
Replies: 19
Views: 16563

Re: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?

Got a couple quotes and the Plygem Premiums seem to be pretty comparable price wise to the Simonton 5500s. Looking at about $280-290 for a 36x54 (with grills in upper sash) and $330-350 for 36x65 (these are 60/40 sash models which I guess adds a chunk). Cost is for window only. Both windows have the...
by AllGoNoShow
Wed Apr 08, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: DIY Install Questions (Pictures)
Replies: 3
Views: 10013

DIY Install Questions (Pictures)

I've done a bunch of windows on my past houses (but the cheaper Home Depot variety) but have a couple questions relative to installing windows on my new house. I will be installed either PlyGem Pro/Premium or Simonton 5500s. 1. My one window is a casement window and it appears to have 4 different &q...
by AllGoNoShow
Sun Jan 25, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?
Replies: 19
Views: 16563

Re: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?

B&L supply has : plygem, certainteed, vinyl window designs llc, silverline, ecoshield, kolbe, viwinco

ABC supply has: amcraft, atrium, hurd, simonton, trimline, vinylmax
by AllGoNoShow
Fri Jan 23, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?
Replies: 19
Views: 16563

Re: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?

Rochester, NY

Im going to stop by B&L wholesale which is a big supply house but i havent gotten there yet. They sell Plygem and a bunch of others that dont seem to get great reviews on this board like Silverline.

16 windows total.
by AllGoNoShow
Thu Jan 22, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?
Replies: 19
Views: 16563

Looking at Mid-Grade Vinyl Insert Windows....Plygem?

First post! I live in western NY in a 30 year old home with terrible single pane windows (glazing is cracking off everywhere) with triple trac storms. When it gets in the single digits I can't even see out the windows they get so covered in condensation. I'm going to be replacing the windows myself ...