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by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Stressing over windows in southern Minnesota
Replies: 10
Views: 48988

Re: Stressing over windows in southern Minnesota

Windows on Washington wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:19 am Right. Thank you.
lol.
Gotta love the AI posts.
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 26, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Full Frame Replacement but leave interior frame?
Replies: 5
Views: 47

Re: Full Frame Replacement but leave interior frame?

It sounds like they are suggesting to separate the old window frame from the jamb extension to avoid replacing the interior woodwork. This can be done effectively in some cases, however the depth of the current jambs often cause an issue setting the new window at the ideal depth, and if you want nai...
by HomeSealed
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Provia Endure Balance Systems
Replies: 5
Views: 79

Re: Provia Endure Balance Systems

I am going to be putting in 9 replacement windows and have settled on the Provia Endure line. They are all double hung with the TLA-UV glass package. I'm sorry to hear that. With that said, you could have found worse. To answer your question about the glass, we need to know where you are located. T...
by HomeSealed
Thu Mar 21, 2024 9:49 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: DC area: Vytex Williamsburg vs. MI Sunrise 4500 vs. Okna 500/600/800
Replies: 3
Views: 61

Re: DC area: Vytex Williamsburg vs. MI Sunrise 4500 vs. Okna 500/600/800

The 500 is a nice window especially when offered at a discount, but for that fairly small price delta, it's hard to argue with the 800 which is the cream of the crop. That would be my choice.

The 600 is also nice, but again, talking $800 on a $20k ticket, I'd go with the best of the best in the 800.
by HomeSealed
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: Window Reviews
Topic: DC area: Vytex Williamsburg vs. MI Sunrise 4500 vs. Okna 500/600/800
Replies: 3
Views: 61

Re: DC area: Vytex Williamsburg vs. MI Sunrise 4500 vs. Okna 500/600/800

At the risk of appearing to be a "homer" for Windows on Washington, they are the easy choice here. Okna is a premier performer and WoW is nationally recognized and respected for excellence. That window WILL fix any drafts, it IS built to last, but more importantly you know that you will ge...
by HomeSealed
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Plygem 5100 vs. Okna 500 series
Replies: 4
Views: 59

Re: Plygem 5100 vs. Okna 500 series

Well, unless the Okna dealer has some other red flag, this is about as easy a choice as one could find. The Okna is much better by every metric. Yes it's their entry level window, but still a great performer and far from "entry level" as windows go. Odd that the pricing is close, these are...
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Baywindow Install - Some Advice??
Replies: 5
Views: 72

Re: Baywindow Install - Some Advice??

+1. Lots of red flags here to suggest an amateur install. Par for the course for box stores in my experience, but I don't mean to pour salt into that wound. At minimum that opening needs to be completely re-trimmed, but I see enough to call the entire install into question to be quite honest. If the...
by HomeSealed
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:04 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: exterior caulking a maintenance item?
Replies: 8
Views: 156

Re: exterior caulking a maintenance item?

+1, exterior pics would be great. That is a pretty significant amount of water infiltration to do all of that damage, you are at the point where that may all need to be ripped apart and repaired including the window. If that was recently installed, is it safe to say that there was some preexisting d...
by HomeSealed
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need a good window install in Cincinnati
Replies: 13
Views: 199

Re: Need a good window install in Cincinnati

Windows Direct Cincinnati, Chris is a part of our community here and runs a great operation down there. I'd highly recommend reaching out.
by HomeSealed
Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:17 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna DH800 install question
Replies: 8
Views: 161

Re: Okna DH800 install question

It looks like the installers bent their aluminum to fit over your existing J channel. That's not a method that I favor nor is it common in my area, but it's not inherently wrong either. It essentially maintains the original water management system behind the siding. If you wanted to add a head flash...
by HomeSealed
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna DH800 install question
Replies: 8
Views: 161

Re: Okna DH800 install question

If you would like to post some pictures of your concerns and the overall workmanship we could offer some feedback on that. As far as the status based on your description, it's unfortunate that things got off on the wrong foot and the installers weren't tidy. Is it safe to assume that you've taken yo...
by HomeSealed
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Lowes v. Pella to install Pella windows? HELP US DECIDE!
Replies: 14
Views: 17370

Re: Lowes v. Pella to install Pella windows? HELP US DECIDE!

My answer here would be Pella. In my area the box store installs are as described by DM. The local Pella branch is at least mixed, with some good installers. If you are set on that product, that would be the choice from my perspective, although based on DM's feedback that could certainly vary by mar...
by HomeSealed
Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best choice from these options
Replies: 5
Views: 153

Re: Best choice from these options

Yes, they call them the Sunrise series, the models are 4500, 4550, and 5500 if I'm not mistaken (higher number is better). the Vanguard(4550) and Restorations(5500) appear to still be used as well, those would be the two best options.
by HomeSealed
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best choice from these options
Replies: 5
Views: 153

Re: Best choice from these options

Stock with the Softlites, preferably Elite or Elements. If it's any sort of distributor, their highest level of access is probably Elite (formally Imperial LS level). I don't think Thermatru makes windows. Andersen's are fine if you are considering wood interiors, but judging by your list, I'm think...
by HomeSealed
Fri Feb 16, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Lowes v. Pella to install Pella windows? HELP US DECIDE!
Replies: 14
Views: 17370

Re: Lowes v. Pella to install Pella windows? HELP US DECIDE!

Since this has been bumped, I'd just update my comments for 2024 by stating that skilled labor shortages have widened this gap substantially in the last 13 years. Box stores and "discount" type dealers are paying installers a fraction of what high quality companies are offering these days,...