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by toddinmn
Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: lowes reliabilt
Replies: 7
Views: 8766

Re: lowes reliabilt

Why would you have someone else measure windows that you were going to install?
by toddinmn
Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:19 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: windows to be replaced by window world
Replies: 16
Views: 9783

Re: windows to be replaced by window world

I do compete with window world and others here probally do wether they know it or not.After there add-ons there price is not all that great.
by toddinmn
Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:08 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Simonton 5050 Sash Play
Replies: 2
Views: 1817

Re: Simonton 5050 Sash Play

My brother just put in some Prism platinum's in his house and noticed about the same amount of movement as you described.Doesn't seem to be a problem but they do move a lot more then some other brands.
by toddinmn
Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help with estimates in Northern New Jersey
Replies: 10
Views: 4725

Re: Help with estimates in Northern New Jersey

What Pella were you referring to?
by toddinmn
Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:32 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need help chsg betwn Simonton 5500 Alside 8000 & Ultramax
Replies: 1
Views: 1046

Re: Need help chsg betwn Simonton 5500 Alside 8000 & Ultramax

Even though I am not that familiar with these the simonton's would be the pick if you did a search.
by toddinmn
Sat Oct 16, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: More Simonton instasll questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1084

Re: More Simonton instasll questions

I also noticed on the Simonton's that they have an exterior drainage flap on the sill.i assume that it is to drain water out of the inner side flat side of the sill.I guess that it would make this window a sloped sill and pocet sill combintation?
by toddinmn
Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: More Simonton instasll questions
Replies: 1
Views: 1084

More Simonton instasll questions

These questions are for Simonton Prism Platium series, nail fin installed brick removed. Qestion#1:There is a sticker on the nail fine that states "donot brick up to frame, leave 1/4'' gap for expansion".This seems to be a bit much to me,does everyone leave this much of a gap or do they go...
by toddinmn
Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:25 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Simonton install questions
Replies: 3
Views: 2123

Re: Simonton install questions

I always pull the windows tight to the inside stop and add a stop extension to the exterior side.On windows that large you can run a screw through the head of the jamb, but not the sill.Most picture windows will also have mounting points in the head as well.The windows would be easier and more secur...
by toddinmn
Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: What Does "00 No Reinforcement" Spec Signify?
Replies: 10
Views: 4377

Re: What Does "00 No Reinforcement" Spec Signify?

"many companies that use thin guage pvc as well as lower quality vinyl will reinforce their window with metal/aluminum." correction to what i said. What is considered to be to thin?Do the manufactures list what type of stock there pvc is made from? yes, if you ask the engineer or a rep at...
by toddinmn
Sun Oct 10, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: What Does "00 No Reinforcement" Spec Signify?
Replies: 10
Views: 4377

Re: What Does "00 No Reinforcement" Spec Signify?

canuck wrote:"many companies that use thin guage pvc as well as lower quality vinyl will reinforce their window with metal/aluminum."
correction to what i said.
What is considered to be to thin?Do the manufactures list what type of stock there pvc is made from?
by toddinmn
Sat Oct 09, 2010 8:52 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Texas Bronze Vinyl windows sagging
Replies: 4
Views: 2517

Re: Texas Bronze Vinyl windows sagging

Screwing the frame will not do anything for sagging sashes.The head of the frame could be screwed but the bottom should be shimmed only.I also don't see how the frame being out of square would cause the sashes to warp.Sounds like a poor design and the color is maybe compounding the problem.At least ...
by toddinmn
Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna 500 Series Insul-Tec Replacement Windows
Replies: 12
Views: 6406

Re: Okna 500 Series Insul-Tec Replacement Windows

Does this price include capping the exterior trim in aluminum coil?
by toddinmn
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:27 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Soft-Lite Imperial, Element , Simonton 5500 or Thermal Ind.
Replies: 8
Views: 6622

Re: Soft-Lite Imperial, Element , Simonton 5500 or Thermal Ind.

How does Soft-Lite Imperial LS or Element compare to Simonton 5500 and is anyone familiar with Thermal Industries 530 window? Softlite and Simonton are both excellent brands and both are highly recommended by the Pros on here. Softlite has a slightly better U-factor and air infiltration ratings tha...
by toddinmn
Thu Sep 30, 2010 11:24 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help! Shopping for windows in MI.
Replies: 10
Views: 6440

Re: Help! Shopping for windows in MI.

what are the options you are choosing for your windows?That price seems high for materials unless you are piling on the options.
by toddinmn
Tue Sep 28, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna 800, Softlite Elements, Simonton 9800 - Splitting Hairs
Replies: 81
Views: 38374

Re: Okna 800, Softlite Elements, Simonton 9800 - Splitting Hairs

It's become very obvious that this thread has run it course.Let it die.