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My windows were installed. I like them but there were a few hiccups. 1. Was suppose to get obscure glass in bathroom window, it wasnt. Had to order new sashes 2. One of the balances was too strong (the top sash would try to close itself when fully opened). They pointed out the model number was diffe...

Installation Manager came out to measure to order the windows (sales measures for price). I talked to him about capping vs not capping. I plan, if I stay in the house, to replace the siding in 5 years. He said if the siding company is careful, the capping won’t have to be removed. He said they rarel...

I placed my order for the Okna 600 deluxe package. The only concern I have if I should have chosen the glass package with a lower SHGC. I get a lot of heat in the windows being replaced in the summer, but I also don’t want dark windows. I haven’t been able to compare .54vt to .42vt to see how dark ....

Do the Okna 500 and 600 share the same frame (excluding reinforcements, etc)? Do they basically look the same? They didnt have the Okna 500 with them, only the 600. Also, the quote for the Provia Endure was about the same as the Okna. Looking at specs looked similar. I dont remember the Endure becau...

All thanks for the info. I think im going with the Okna 600 with heatshield deluxe package. It has a SHGC of .3.

Does anyone know the make/model of glass used?

He was comparing the difference with the heat shield deluxe package and white color. I actually don’t like the top lift rail on the 600. Is there a reason the reinforcement of the 600 is needed? This more important near the coast? The 500 and 600 he quoted me both are foam filled. Also, there is a s...

I had the okna dealer come out. I did like the windows, obviously higher quality than the other windows. He quoted me the 500 and 600. 500 with deluxe heatseal glass package: $4350 600 with deluxe heatseal glass package: $4590 He said there is the SunSeal package, but he doesnt recommend because of ...

Never said that was the only reason. Again, lots of online reviews that are good, been around for a while. I dont know what else to look for. Im not a window expert. I shouldnt also choose the most expensive either for no reason.

So it seems, for some reason, the Simonton dealer backed out. No idea why. Seems Alside is not even worth considering. I guess the same can be said for the PlyGem Pro for $3500 (which I believe is made by Great Lakes?) The Okna dealer also sells Soft-Lite, but I think they are more expensive. They h...

So eco pro would be premium?

Price seem reasonable?

Yes

I just got a estimate for Okna Eco Pro for about $4600. This is $1000 more than the 5500 with super spacer.

The upgrade worth it? Is the Okna Eco Pro the 600? Its over my budget, but maybe I will wait if its far better.

The installer of the Simonton 5500 says it includes double strength glass and the super spacer with Cardinal 366 glass.

Do super spacers provide same durability as other types?

Hmm thanks for the advice. The main reason I was considering the Simonton is he installed the windows for my neighbor, and my neighbor told me how good of a job he did and recommended me to him. So far none of the "sales" people have been as bad as a used (or even new) car sales person. On...

The only other window that may be close to my price range is the Sunrise Essentials, but its about $300 more than the Simonton. This would still push me to only get 7 windows instead of 8. Is this better than the Simonton 5500? So the Simonton wont last 10 years? I wont spend $600 per window on this...