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by ranger
Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:53 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window buyers BEWARE
Replies: 5
Views: 3234

Re: window buyers BEWARE

the Okna 800 double hungs and picture window.
by ranger
Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window buyers BEWARE
Replies: 5
Views: 3234

Re: window buyers BEWARE

yes...i finally have a good product. we got our first dose of cold weather this week and our new windows are doing a great job. no more air,no more cold. they also look very elegant and do not give our home that cheap look. granted,we still went with vinyl but the premium vinyl windows look so much ...
by ranger
Sat Nov 20, 2010 4:49 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: window buyers BEWARE
Replies: 5
Views: 3234

window buyers BEWARE

I am posting my window buying experience with the hopes of helping some of you who are on the cusp of purchasing new windows about 5 years ago my wife an i decided it was time to buy new replacement windows. we had a few companies stop by and we looked at a few. long story short,a neighbor told us &...
by ranger
Sat Nov 20, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: which windows?
Replies: 5
Views: 3208

Re: which windows?

you live in learn. i blame myself for only loking at price rather than quality. my contractor was clueless about what a quality winow was so i am not upset with him. i noticed mos contractor use whatever their local building supply house sells or watever home depot or lowes sells and they are obviou...
by ranger
Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:50 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: which windows?
Replies: 5
Views: 3208

Re: which windows?

I went through the ringer with window estimates. i can tell you with certainty, all 3 windows you looked at(american craftsman, crystal,and Ideal) are all low quality and you are going to want to replace them in a few years. I saw all 3 windows in person. they are flimsy and will leak air. just do a...
by ranger
Sun Nov 14, 2010 8:47 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Think an A+ BBB Ratings will Guarantee a Good Contractor?
Replies: 6
Views: 3191

Re: Think an A+ BBB Ratings will Guarantee a Good Contractor?

the state attorney general in connecticut is going after the BBB because they give good ratings to those that pay. the BBB is a scam and i would never use them to make a decison.
by ranger
Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:15 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Capping
Replies: 11
Views: 5849

Re: Window Capping

I have a similar situation to where the existing capping is nailed to the outer of the casing. The J channel butts against the casing so ripping out the existing capping could be a bit hard on the j and possibly the siding. My contractor pointed it out and explainef it and I am fine with it. Nog all...
by ranger
Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:22 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Which would you put in YOUR house?
Replies: 3
Views: 2176

Re: Which would you put in YOUR house?

We met with castle but we thought the product was average at best. We go to find out they use SoftLites lower end window. Cheaper price for a cheaper window I guess.
by ranger
Sat Oct 16, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help with estimates in Northern New Jersey
Replies: 10
Views: 4760

Re: Help with estimates in Northern New Jersey

I am also in Northern New Jersey ( Livingston) and I am in a similar position. I recently received pricing for 20 DH windows with grids between the glass and one bow window. OKNA -STARMARK - $ 17, 880.00 I Also received quotes from Dream House Windows, Gorell, Softlite, & Andersen- Renewal. I am...