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by jonesing
Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:36 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alside ultramaxx quote from sears in central NJ
Replies: 14
Views: 8565

That's ultra-wicked expensive for an Ultramaxx. Get out from under the contract if you can.
by jonesing
Mon Jul 10, 2006 9:33 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alside (Apex) 8000 Signature vs. Alside Excalibur ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7770

Randy has an excellent point but sometimes it's tough to find the proverbial diamond-in-the-rough company. Keep looking. If you get the creeps about Apex (or anyone else), move on!
by jonesing
Mon Jul 10, 2006 12:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alside (Apex) 8000 Signature vs. Alside Excalibur ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7770

A little more detail on the Apex "Promotional Home Program": - Salesperson will tell you that your house was chosen as part of the program and you will receive an incredible deal. In reality, someone strolls your neighborhood and looks for houses with old-looking windows. This is how your ...
by jonesing
Mon Jul 10, 2006 8:08 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alside (Apex) 8000 Signature vs. Alside Excalibur ?
Replies: 8
Views: 7770

The "Apex Signature" window is an Alside 8000 which is a decent window. It's a step up from the Sheffield but not quite as nice as the Preservation. Don't believe the "best window on the market" line from the salesperson - it's not even the best within Alside. That being said, we...
by jonesing
Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Alside 8000 vs Schuco
Replies: 21
Views: 20025

Talk to the Alside salesperson about a Super Spacer upgrade (8000 comes w/ Intercept spacer std.) then compare your quotes again. Alsidewindows.net mentions SST as an upgrade. I ordered 18 Alside 8000 sliders (triple-glaze, low-e, krypton, Intercept) for ~ $500/opening. I know some of the profession...