Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Yes and Yes. I like the 600 for the small offset in price.

And the 2nd installer talking about seal failures is predictable, but BS. The 600 definitely the more stout product here and worth the 20% premium in my estimation.

Okna does have STC data on their laminated glass as well as their offset glazing option. Ask your rep/company for the data and they should get it for you. While I like the laminated, the offset glass does have a slightly better STC rating (1 point). It is a bit cheaper than laminated as a comparativ...

Thank you. Well regarded brand and product line! You did well.

Good. Thanks for the update. All installed and working well?

Can I say...keep shopping without depressing you?

The Simonton is "OK" as is the Radience. But there are better options out there.

Probable could have bent a bit of positive slope into that sill cap, but that is going over the J-channel in this case. To you first question, that is correct. There is no way to really "flash" the windows here until you remove the siding or at least 4" of trim around the window openi...

Can you post up a picture? The reality is that short of removing the vinyl siding, certainly an option but not one that most homeowners will want to incur, there isn't any applicable "flashing" that will go from the new window and tie into the drainage plane of the home. As far as the wate...

Doors are designed to have a bit of play along that interlock so that the door can grow or move along that line. Have you checked to see if you get the door centered, i.e. right in the sweet spot, that it engages both interlocks and provides a relatively tight air seal along both sides? If so...get ...

Do you have a contractor's license? i.e. for purchasing from a supply house?

Why don't you start a new thread and post up your question.

WW installs are a mixed bag. Kind of like monkeys throwing poo at each other. There are better options in DFW.

Caulking is appropriate here.

Wood window removal?

Wouldn't be coming from the vinyl window itself, but likely the sealants used. Especially in the case of a Landlord/owner, they will use the cheapest labor possible and that "contractor" probably used a crap sealant. Usually clears out in a week or so. I would either leave that room open t...

Some list...some you have to ask.

Nuance to it. U-Factor is the inverse or R-Value so a lower U-Factor is ideal. You are correct thought...a window with a mediocre U-Factor and a very good Air Infiltration rating will "dynamically" (i.e. as an installed product in a home) out perform the window with a slightly lower U-Fact...

Let's see what you are seeing. In some cases you can set the window from the interior and butt it into the exterior stop, but most folks like the lack of painting and other maintenance burden that capping provides.

Done well...capping can be very complimentary.