Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

What did you decide? soflite What performance numbers? typical install?

round and round we go my fav is the force then simonton with ss one inch By comparison the force shines for little more $$$$ triple pane, tps, A+ inside bead, strong.

What is structural upgrade? What would structural upgrade cost and would it be advised on a lami upgrade? It seems prism material is getting softer noticing mainframe header and sash rail deflection on recent installs.

Hey I was it was a rush job! LOL

I have been sent to repair Simonton failed glass units. The bottom profile had filled with water and attacked the glass seal at the bottom due to deflection in profile allowing water to pool up and not go out the weeps. I prefer the one inch glass package because the glazing bead is thinner and does...

Downside to all is intercept spacer. I prefer Simonton Prism platinum with one inch super spacer; stronger stepped sill design and should be in same price range.

I prefer the Simonton for many reasons; stepped sill design is stronger, weld is relieved on interior of sash , 3/4" coil balance vs. string balance, premulled at factory for combinations. Simonton sends their service team without hesitation if any issue is mentioned. Only thing I dislike is th...

the grids would be in front of the middle pane not in the center of the igu. you should be able to see this clearly

I would expend the energy to replace the frame. You will only stare at this if you repair it and when you go to sell an inspection would probally cost you again.

archi tech is a sashlite window 0.26 u value, solar ban 70 low E, krypton argon gas, foam filled, auto lock, 1/2" coil balance all standard. I prefer the full screen option because the half screen has a sharp leading edge which can dig into the mainframe although we usually just file it a littl...