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by Melissa
Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:27 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: leaking Milgard replacement windows
Replies: 21
Views: 19894

ugh

one last comment, then I am leaving this website alone for good. I said "for a retrofit replacement", the frame needs to be left intact. For a new construction replacement, of course you will take the frame out! There are plenty of good reasons to do a new construction installation and a r...
by Melissa
Mon Jun 20, 2005 1:02 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help me cut through the BS - please!
Replies: 24
Views: 24349

a) I can offer a window with Argon, it's just not needed in mild climates if the window is made well enough. I did not say Argon was useless, priod, just here in the bay area where a well made window suffices. 90% of our windows in the Pacific Northwest are sold with Argon because they do need it. b...
by Melissa
Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help me cut through the BS - please!
Replies: 24
Views: 24349

by the way...specifically, what did I say wrong?
by Melissa
Sun Jun 19, 2005 10:44 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help me cut through the BS - please!
Replies: 24
Views: 24349

meow. sorry to unleash the cat fight. I'm just stating what I've been taught by the manufacturer and our degreed engineer. DEGREED engineer. The poor woman wanted some clarification and something to focus on. I did not insist she buy my window. Guess this is the wrong place for someone who likes to ...
by Melissa
Fri Jun 17, 2005 2:01 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: leaking Milgard replacement windows
Replies: 21
Views: 19894

You are completely correct. For a retrofit, the original frame NEEDS to be left intact in it's orignial position. When pounding on the frame, they broke the seal. Sounds like they ordered the wrong size window and instead of fessing up, they mickey-moused the job to get your money. Schmucks. You nee...
by Melissa
Fri Jun 17, 2005 1:32 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help me cut through the BS - please!
Replies: 24
Views: 24349

I was on the website printing stats on all the most popular windows and you're right, it does not look like they are listing the exclusive design VPI makes for my company - frustrating. We have documentation from the NFRC rating our window at .24 on our marketing materials (Every window should somew...
by Melissa
Thu Jun 16, 2005 9:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help me cut through the BS - please!
Replies: 24
Views: 24349

I completely understand your frustration. I am a sales person in the business and I think I have a very successful sales record because I speak only with facts and do not "trash" my competitor. I was very hesitant to join the industry because of the number of cheeseball "used car sale...