Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Continued from my other question, but new topic since I've decided I'd like to get Okna 800. 21 DH (under 90 U.I.) + 1 picture (100 U.I.). All with GBG and full screens installed. Harvey Tribute triple with foam: approx $12,000 Soft-Lite Elements double: approx $15,000 Zen Lotus triple: approx $17,0...

4 quotes in (Soft-Lite Elements, Okna 500, Okna 500/800, Harvey Classic/Tribute). I'm done! Time to make a decision. I like some of Okna and some of Soft-Lite (okay, I like the single lock/tilt mechanism). Leaning Okna right now. Great quote, seemingly almost too low, but it was recommended dealer/i...

masterext, good advise...I'm not the expert.

only thing.jpg There are finish nails in this white composite trim...and that's the only thing holding the window in the house? Garage view. From the other side, there is a gap between the window "interior stop" wood and the jack studs, nothing but the outside nailing holds the window in ...

Nearly non-existant interior stop (and there is no stop at the top for the upper sash?)
Exterior trim is some sort of composite? The entire window with exteror trim was slid in and nailed?

I wondered about that, since I've read that interior stops are removed. Can the window be installed from exterior leaving interior stops? My exterior trim, including slot/groove for full screen seems to be a composite? Next door did Pella replacements, and down the street did Harvey Classic. Will ch...

another question...they remove my exterior stops (score and pry) and then reuse. Can Azek (ripped to size) be used for stops? Vinyl windows, and with Azek no painting necessary?

Thanks much...I am glad I checked out the Okna...especially after getting what I think is a very good price. and by measurable bit thinner, you don't mean wall thickness, right? The Okna seemed every bit as well constructed as the Elements to me? For Okna folks... if I'm going white/white, I'm just ...

as a homeowner,I like the full screen so I asked for quote from two Okna dealers (one I found from google) and the other referred by Okna when I called. 500, white/white, foam package, internal grids, double installed so I am comparing apples to apples. I also got option dollar amount to go triple. ...

Curious, why the preference to avoid full screens?

Saw Okna 500 and 800 today. I think I like the 500 since it seemed to be less "bulky" compared to the Elements. The sill wasn't as "busy" and probably wouldn't collect dust and pollen as much. I'm getting a quote for 500 with triple/argon/foam filled, though I do wonder if I shou...

I called and got a dealer name. I should not have counted on the web contact form. I actually found another name via web search earlier today as well. I have the web search dealer/installer coming out Wednesday to talk about 500/800 and am in email contact with the phone contact dealer/installer. On...

Still not sure about triple. The soft-lite right next to it with double was noticeably less dark in the showroom. My current thought is double soft-lite is better than triple tribute. I'm TRYING to get dealer/installer from Okna.l, but no response yet.

Thank you.

With Elements, any opinions for/against DP vs TP? As previously stated, I like the SHGC and VT, but if spending a bit more over 20 years?

There aren't many installers for Elements near me. TP would be around $700/DH installed with full height screens and between glass grids.

Western Suburb of Boston area install, so we have a pretty good heating season (except for last year). Current windows are DP Caradco wood circa early 1997, 21 DH and 1 picture. Big big big mistake letting contractor use the Caradco when we built, but we didn't know better. I received quote for Zen ...