Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

IMO Force V Environmental Double Hung window with triple glaze Argon 0.23 U value. Interior glazing bead protects the T.P.S. Insulated Glass Unit better. Simonton and Gorell use exterior glazing bead. Gorell uses tin Intercept spacer. Simonton Intercept spacer can be upgraded to super spacer in plat...

The Force V dh with triple pane has a max ui of 114"
ui is one width plus one height
The max width is 52"
The max height is 80"
U-Value 0.23 with Argon and 0.20 with Krypton
Standard is with reinforcement in sash

The Force is doing well. Two-three week lead times on the "best" window. I will be visiting their spotless plant next week enroute to Glassbuild. I will be picking up a custom sized patio door with triple glazing krypton and awesome 0.19 u value. Let's see if this will post. Any one else g...

healthy distance is about 10 light years to me Okna make the windows without foam what else do they omit? argon

The alarm triggers can usually be retrofitted to the new window. Some triggers are magnetic and some are buttons. The button type will need to be buried into the new frame, and the magnetic type can be surface mounted. Check with your alarm company they might be willing to reinstall them. If your co...

Regarding U- Value; Isn't it really a case of "You can pay me now or you can pay me later." Most companies are playing catch-up in the race to lower u values. It's like contemplating buying a car with 20 vs. 30 MPG Just purchase wisely.

Great lakes is a nice window too. It has an inside glazing bead, foam filled frame and sash in grandview 5000, reinforced rails, triple pane option. Intercept is the only spacer choice. Simonton offers super spacer silicone spacer, outside glazing bead with relieved weld on sash interior on platinum...

Force V is available now. The only window with all welds cleaned, interior glazing bead and TPS spacer system. U value on DH with triple pane and Krypton gas fill is 0.20

Thanks They looks nice. The interior corners look better.

So much overlap with Simonton
Are we comparing triple glaze to triple glaze here?
What are other differences? Simonton Sill? Interior or exterior glazing bead?
What are the U values of each?

Whow Nellie! Take a digital picture of your failed units and email them to Schuco. If accepted as a valid warranty claim they will get you new exact sized glass for only the cost of shipping it. All manufacturers have similar warranties. After ten tears the cost is prorated. Keep us informed please.

Isn't a national average cost for such around 500-600 dollars each? Window quality and installation details can vary the price.

Seems to me that's 18 windows in total. This must be a "Slammer" No new trim, nor capping, nor foam insulation, nor expensive caulk. Please prepare for workmen by readying for all work to occur rapidly. Let us know how installation goes please.

My opinion is biased towards Simonton Prism. I have not installed the Sunrise nor am I familiar with it. Prism Platinum is my choice with deluxe option nail fin and j channel added for new construction. Simonton is touting new hardware finish options. Profinish is their builders model with nail fin ...

Flashing is to prevent water leakage and is best done with rubber flashing tape check out installationmasters, also jeld wen has good video on this. Brakeformed capping is what you are referring to. Start with sample pieces one foot long. Measure your existing exterior casing and make the sample to ...