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by Pratul2
Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for Atlanta area home
Replies: 30
Views: 38192

Re: Windows for Atlanta area home

That is exactly what we found. The lead time for the windows from Okna is about 12 weeks. The installer's first opening to install them is 20 weeks +. :)
by Pratul2
Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for Atlanta area home
Replies: 30
Views: 38192

Re: Windows for Atlanta area home

Thanks WoW & HomeSealed.. 800 it is! Thanks for your help! Really appreciate your input.
by Pratul2
Thu Jul 15, 2021 12:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for Atlanta area home
Replies: 30
Views: 38192

Re: Windows for Atlanta area home

WoW Thanks! I understand Fortis and 800 are not in the same class. Before I got the estimate for Fortis I was going to go with the 800 since the cost difference between it and the others isn't much. When I got the estimate for Fortis I started to think if the difference in AI is enough to still stay...
by Pratul2
Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:30 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for Atlanta area home
Replies: 30
Views: 38192

Re: Windows for Atlanta area home

OK.. so I have all my estimates now. They are as follows: Got another quote yesterday. So now my quotes are: Okna 500 - $18,277.00 Okna 600 - $18,849.00 Okna 800 - $19,399.00 Soft-lite Elements - 22,150.00 Vytex Fortis - $16,425.00 The main difference between the Okna 800 that I was initially leanin...
by Pratul2
Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: Okna 500 vs 600 series
Replies: 11
Views: 26183

Re: Okna 500 vs 600 series

I would suggest getting quotes for both windows from both installers. Then pick the window-installer combo you like best.
by Pratul2
Mon Jul 12, 2021 3:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for Atlanta area home
Replies: 30
Views: 38192

Re: Windows for Atlanta area home

Thanks all! Appreciate your comments!
by Pratul2
Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for Atlanta area home
Replies: 30
Views: 38192

Re: Windows for Atlanta area home

Got another quote yesterday. So now my quotes are: Okna 500 - $18,277.00 Okna 600 - $18,849.00 Okna 800 - $19,399.00 Soft-lite Elements - 22,150.00 Leaning towards the Okna 800 right now. I checked with both Okna and Soft-lite about the installation (insulation) method. They both said that either me...
by Pratul2
Thu Jul 08, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for Atlanta area home
Replies: 30
Views: 38192

Re: Windows for Atlanta area home

The estimates are starting to trickle in. The first set of estimates I got are: Okna 500 - $18,277.00 Okna 600 - $18,849.00 Okna 800 - $19,399.00 On thing that concerns me is the comment below on how they will install the windows: "The window come with open cell foam insulation wrap fro the fac...
by Pratul2
Wed Jul 07, 2021 2:23 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for Atlanta area home
Replies: 30
Views: 38192

Re: Windows for Atlanta area home

Thanks for your replies. Is Soft-lite Imperial or Classic Plus closer to the other windows? Thanks!
by Pratul2
Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Aluminum Wrap for brick molding
Replies: 7
Views: 6055

Aluminum Wrap for brick molding

Hello experts: We are currently evaluating different windows and installers to replace 30 windows and getting conflicting recommendations on Aluminum Wrapping the brick molding around the windows. Some are recommending it saying it will protect the molding from the elements and make them almost main...
by Pratul2
Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:09 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Windows for Atlanta area home
Replies: 30
Views: 38192

Re: Windows for Atlanta area home

Hi @karyatissa : I am in a similar boat comparing different windows to replace 30 windows in our home in Atlanta, GA. Which window did you go with? If possible, can you share the name of the installer you are going with? Right now we are considering the following: Vytex Fortis Okna Insul-tex 500 Sof...