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by Ricknez
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:17 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

Im not big on a warranty. Either a window is built well or its not. What were the quotes with each brand? Any grids?
by Ricknez
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:19 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

eb13, Not to defend the gentleman Chris but perhaps I am. I do think the sales rep was just doing his best and ensuring that you received accurate and complete information. The heat lamp is not some kind of a gimmick as it demonstrates in an "easy to understand way" as to how the glass wor...
by Ricknez
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:47 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna Versus Provia Endure Sliding Patio Door and Casement Window
Replies: 3
Views: 334

Re: Okna Versus Provia Endure Sliding Patio Door and Casement Window

You have the U-Value backwards. Okna casements are a U-Value of .25.
Okna make a better casement and its a step above provia.
How are you comparing a 3 lite patio door to a 2 lite? That seens incorrect.
Where in new jersey are you?
by Ricknez
Sun Jan 28, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement windows for sound reduction
Replies: 2
Views: 335

Re: Replacement windows for sound reduction

From what we are hearing, Okna does now offer a sound reduction glass. The Okna brand is of a better quality than any other brands you have seen.
by Ricknez
Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:45 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: need advice on quotes/windows okna v. sunrise v4500 v. provia endure
Replies: 9
Views: 696

Re: need advice on quotes/windows okna v. sunrise v4500 v. provia endure

I have never heard of okna having seal failure issues, sounds like bs to me. Okna does warrranty the IG units as long as you live in the home, thats a fact. If that were'nt true, we would surely know about it since they are kind of a competitor to our company. All the top window brands we recommend ...
by Ricknez
Wed Jan 17, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need help - questioning an installation of Okna 800 windows
Replies: 9
Views: 5539

Re: Need help - questioning an installation of Okna 800 windows

Flashing the rough opening would not be included in a replacement window install, only a full tear out which includes removing all of the interior and exterior trim down to the studs ( rough opening ). The installer is correct. The seams in the aluminum capping do not get caulked.
by Ricknez
Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:17 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Water barrier interface
Replies: 3
Views: 60901

Re: Water barrier interface

a good sealant is usually fine for a brick opening.
by Ricknez
Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window Replacement Advice: Vytex, Sunrise, Pella, SoftLite
Replies: 2
Views: 35367

Re: Window Replacement Advice: Vytex, Sunrise, Pella, SoftLite

Vytex or sunrise. See my response on other board.
by Ricknez
Mon Nov 06, 2023 8:39 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: help me determine who made my window
Replies: 2
Views: 34522

Re: help me determine who made my window

Take a picture of the entire window from inside approx 3 feet away. We may be able to determine the make of the window.
by Ricknez
Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Casement Window Quote
Replies: 2
Views: 33099

Re: Casement Window Quote

The Polaris is my preference. Viwinco is just a cheaply made window in my opinion.
by Ricknez
Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window replacement
Replies: 3
Views: 37704

Re: Window replacement

First off, how many windows are you replacing? Double hung, twin double hungs ( 2 windows )? Any grids? The 2 window brands you want your installer to use are kind of at the bottom of the food chain. Pella is just a name, not a contender. So far, the only high quality window quoted is Newpro who off...
by Ricknez
Mon Jun 26, 2023 8:17 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Choosing new windows
Replies: 5
Views: 15515

Re: Choosing new windows

The Okna is a better window hands down in my opinion. Provia makes a very good entry door, which is what they are really known for. We have been using Provia doors for years but not the window. Definitely a decent window but not up there with Okna. What state are you in?
by Ricknez
Wed May 10, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New windows in NC
Replies: 28
Views: 302105

Re: New windows in NC

The vytex potomac is a very good window. You would be hard pressed to find someone who doesnt like it. Its the most money out of the three for a very good reason.
by Ricknez
Sun May 07, 2023 3:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: v5000 Restorationn (Sunrise) vs Okna 500
Replies: 7
Views: 29256

Re: v5000 Restorationn (Sunrise) vs Okna 500

Nothing has changed on the Restoratiins window. The same workers are at the same facility that manufacture sunrise. They didnt alter the window. My partner was just at the plant.