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by eshenem
Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

The Sunrise rep contacted me directly recently - we had email conversation last year and the dealer apparently told rep about me. The rep offered another glass package which might work though the u-factor is .01 higher. It's triple pane. U-factor .26, SHGC .22, VT .42, CR 63. I wonder how does one m...
by eshenem
Tue Apr 04, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

At least, the county where I live, they require permit for window / door replacement ( http://www.douglas.co.us/land/building/apply-for-permits/window-door-replacement/ ) and since I wanted double hung windows instead of sliders and with Lotus (I guess thick frames) would not meet egress requirement...
by eshenem
Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

Sorry, guys, back to the topic - well, the saga continues... :roll: I asked the dealer to hold the order after I inquired about permit. I was told permits are not necessary and while some cities do require permit, in my case, it didn't seem one was needed. That prompted me to call the county where I...
by eshenem
Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

eshenem, Since there is no IM here and someone removed my email address I posted above, would you feel comfortable telling me here which company gave you the 16.8K quote for Sunrise Restorations? That is significantly better than the quotes I'm getting, so I want to make sure I get one from that co...
by eshenem
Wed Mar 29, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

I definitely agree with HomeSealed 100%. I've weeded out lowest quotes and have done substantial vetting on specific companies that I'm interested in doing business with. Those with "attitude" or being impatient with my long decision-making process were eliminated immediately -- it's a red...
by eshenem
Tue Mar 28, 2017 6:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

Thanks HomeSealed you make some good points there. Budget is a big factor that comes into play as far as decision-making is concerned. I don't want to go overboard. I know Lotus is going to be a big step up from current windows (builder's grade Milgard and believe it or not, I had to drill to make w...
by eshenem
Tue Mar 28, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

Zen doesn't carry Imperial LS and Elements. I've compared the performance specs between Timeless Elite and Lotus and the difference is between 0 - .04 across the board so I'm likely going with Lotus given the word I just received from Timeless Elite dealer the owner wants to see the other quote and ...
by eshenem
Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:12 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

Digital man is correct. I spoke to Sunrise rep directly and was given the same information. I told him that CR on most windows are abysmal except for certain triple panes. I also pointed out I was disappointed triple pane is not available in larger sizes. My current windows have condensation issue g...
by eshenem
Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

Digital Man, you are correct it doesn't look like there is a way to send PM. I'll send you an email tomorrow evening.
by eshenem
Sun Mar 26, 2017 10:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

Got the estimate from dealer on Timeless Elite and it is more expensive than Zen Lotus; and estimate is based on original configurations. Zen Lotus estimate includes configuration changes (never liked sliding windows so am getting double hung there are just a few openings that require twin mulled do...
by eshenem
Fri Mar 24, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

Hi all, Just an update - between roofing project, gutters project, vacations and holidays I decided to postpone windows project until now. Sunrise - only latitude glass with summit technology is available for Colorado most of them have poor CR rating though a few triple pane glasses have around 60 (...
by eshenem
Sat Sep 17, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

Thanks guys - HomeSealed - I think you are correct the glass package comes with Surface 4 coating on the interior which hurts CR rating from what I've read. I've gotten 2016 NFRC specs directly from Sunrise rep and each window type e.g. double hung, tilt-in slider, etc do have different AI rating am...
by eshenem
Fri Sep 16, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

Sunrise glass is Latitude Glass with Summit Technology. The dealer is going to connect me with Sunrise rep so I can get more information. If I'm not mistaken, double pane has 12 coatings with low-e interior coating (hoping to find out directly from Sunrise rep). The CR for double pane is 44, for tri...
by eshenem
Thu Sep 15, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

The Sunrise dealer was here earlier today and we went over some things. I find it a bit odd that Vanguard has better air performance than Restorations (.02 vs .04). At least the brochures I have for both show that. I understand these are for double hung and sliding window will have higher value. The...
by eshenem
Wed Sep 14, 2016 6:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Input appreciated on couple brands
Replies: 56
Views: 32781

Re: Input appreciated on couple brands

True. By the way, the Sunrise dealer I was waiting on for a quote came through and it pays to shop around. He quoted 16.8K for Sunrise Restorations. I wasn't able to find performance specs for Restorations at Sunrise web site so I don't know if it is any better than Zen Lotus (Soft-Lite Pro). I beli...