Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

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I was pretty close on the air space. Thanks for clarifying that.

Welds looked pretty ugly on Sunrise,Gorell & Simonton :oops: That photograph is not really representative of the welds on those products. The Soft-Lite window picture is a company stock photograph as opposed to the other pictures being from Dave's camera. The Simonton weld actually is a routed ...

Hi to all the pros and experienced buyers - I'd like some assistance in knowing the importance of various stats/factors and how to find them, among other things. First - I have a lower end townhome in MN with 28-year old clear double pane wood casement windows (and a wood sgd) on the south and west...

Which is the best window for the money in the following quotes? Please help. I have been given quotes on these windows and here is what I have been given. Any suggestions on what I should go with? All the quotes include install, dump fee, full / new wrap and tax. 17 Double Hung Windows - Dual Pane,...

I just got an email today from the president of Softlite. They are just releasing a new glass package for the Elements that lowers the Double Hung U - Value to .15 I like the trend ! They are going to be using the Duralite spacer in that package if I am not mistaken. I am a big fan of "in the ...

I think you are referring to me Dave. My guys have been using it for a while and don't seem to have a preference between the two.

The 5500 is a good solid product. Good energy numbers and well manufactured. Simonton has a very good reputation when it comes to customer service and delivering a repeatable and well built product. The 5500 is more solid window than the 5050 and comes standard with alot of the common options that a...

I would look to the contracting supply houses in your area.

Most of those places will carry products from the major manufacturers. They will probably not sell direct, however, you could just as easily open an account with them and I am sure they would rather have your business than not.

Thanks Fenex. I know that I have mixed them up more than once.

I think Bill in NJ has a line on a fabricator. I am going to drop him an email.

Anybody else making them in vinyl these days?

wooges wrote:Is there a company that retails a triple pane window?

Thanks

Retails...meaning selling direct to the public? Most I can think of sell through distributors but I am sure someone out there will sell direct.

Dave is correct. Low-e works in both directions and should be mandated on all replacement windows.

I will not sell a window without it.

Cons: They are very poorly made and the bottom of the window market. Pros: They are slightly better than Saran Wrap. Hope this helps. This item has not yet been evaluated to be true Michael. That is yet to be seen. I think Saran Wrap has better air infiltration numbers but Silverline edges Saran ou...

Based on the type of replacement required and your options, those numbers look pretty good.

What are the details on your project? Obviously you got Low-e/argon. Are you currently windows wood frames or some other material? Did you get grids..? Etc.