Search found 11 matches

by kris
Fri Jan 26, 2007 1:55 am
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: SunCoatMax by Milgard
Replies: 2
Views: 4709

price did not go up on Anlin with intro of loe366. factor the same as in 2006
by kris
Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: What are pros and cons of various replacement window brands.
Replies: 8
Views: 5515

make sure the contractor you select is reputable. polybau sells alot of windows thru all brand and the window broker. try cslb.gov and the BBB web sites. use the "search" feature on this site for more info.
by kris
Fri Oct 06, 2006 9:47 am
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: Superior vs Milgard Window Reviews ?
Replies: 11
Views: 53804

A warrenty is only as good as the Company that stands behind it. I'll take Anlin over any of the other brands you mentioned for its build quality, looks and, yes, warrenty. Your customers get upset if they don't have glass breakage? We install 40 to 50 homes a month going on 14 years and get at the ...
by kris
Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:17 pm
Forum: Window Industry
Topic: Who do you know?
Replies: 4
Views: 5128

what's your e-mail?
by kris
Thu Sep 21, 2006 10:11 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Milgard Styleline vs Classic - Retrofit
Replies: 11
Views: 8338

milgard classic does have equal site lines when looking at the glass sizes. however with or without flush fin the frame profile around the "o" or fixed panel is approx inch and a half wider then on "x" or sliding side of window. makes for a very uneven and bulky appearance compar...
by kris
Sat Sep 02, 2006 7:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Brokers
Replies: 5
Views: 3334

search the better business bureau for window broker. also, check the california state license board (cslb.gov.) They have changed their license within the last year. check license number 749382
by kris
Thu Aug 31, 2006 9:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: West Coast Simonton Prices
Replies: 4
Views: 3442

Simonton is a nicer looking window compared to either milgard styleline or the classic. Even site lines, super spacer, double strength glass and a slimmer frame profile when retrofitting makes the Simonton a better choice. the meeting rail and frame profiles of the milgard classic is too wide, singl...
by kris
Fri Jul 14, 2006 5:21 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: just signed an Anlin contract! Help!
Replies: 4
Views: 4401

That is not a bad price if it includes window wraps. A typical window wrap is going to cost between 75 and 125 dollars, depending on whether you have a slope sill and stucco stop or just simple 1 X 4 or 2 X 4 trim. As for comparing to certainteed; are you considering the full or slim frame insulate,...
by kris
Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:14 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: leaking Milgard replacement windows
Replies: 21
Views: 19865

I have yet to see a retrofit install done to aama 2410-03 standards. this standard addresses windows with an exterior flush fin over existing aluminum or steel window frame. paragraph 6.4.1 says to verify retro window will cover exterior of pre-existing window frame. if you look at installs done in ...
by kris
Thu Jun 22, 2006 12:51 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need opinions on Capillary Tubes
Replies: 6
Views: 5144

any Anlin dealers in the San Diego area? Brothers was an Anlin dealer until they decided to fab their own window in 2002 or 2003. anlin's bbb record date s back to 1971. You might want to look at Anlin before you make a decision
www.Anlin.com
by kris
Tue Jun 20, 2006 7:14 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Brothers Home Improvement windows
Replies: 2
Views: 2092

brothers window is made in reno, nevada. has to have a capillary tube to equalize insulated glass pressure between reno altitude and bay area. they advertise simonton in all their paper ads. ask to go to a jobsite and see what a production window looks like compared to a showroom sample. i've been t...