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by Window4U (IL)
Mon Sep 30, 2013 5:39 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: To foam or not to foam upon installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9517

Re: To foam or not to foam upon installation

You seem to be dead set on having this installation done your way and not the way the board pros have advised is best practices methodology. That is definitely your choice as you are paying the bill. So, my advice is to go ahead and do it your way. Who is it going to hurt if you don't get the very b...
by Window4U (IL)
Thu Sep 19, 2013 9:01 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Kensington Windows
Replies: 16
Views: 12548

Re: Kensington Windows

I sold for a company in the 80s that sold HeatMirror in the first 3 major company's products it was offerred in. NuSash vinyl windows, Hurd wood windows and 4 Season Sunrooms. We sold all three. When the Heat Mirror started failing en masse we hit the trifecta of pain for a few years. All the people...
by Window4U (IL)
Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: INSTALLER QUESTION
Replies: 7
Views: 6675

Re: INSTALLER QUESTION

I am a Makita fan as well. Used them since cordless drills came out. I tried other brands over the years but Makita was always my favorite, especially the 18V Lithium like this one I bought about 7 years ago. BTW, more Makita power tools are made in the USA than any other. They are a Japanese owned ...
by Window4U (IL)
Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Help! Replacement windows Waukesha WI
Replies: 6
Views: 4940

Re: Help! Replacement windows Waukesha WI

I'm pretty sure the Berkshire is just a re-branded Alside Excalibur. :?
The guy Homesealed that is being recommended has much better windows, Okna-HiMark for example. I would contact him by clicking on the 'Quote' button in his profile. I'm sure you will be happy you did.
by Window4U (IL)
Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Single hung v/s Double hung
Replies: 7
Views: 5567

Re: Single hung v/s Double hung

One of the main reasons people go with single hungs is to get a more airtight window, as many brands of double hungs are very leaky. A single hung does away with one sash moving which theoretically will make a more airtight window. With the Okna 500 double hung having a .02 air infiltration rate, th...
by Window4U (IL)
Thu Sep 05, 2013 2:22 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Incomplete installation and withholding payment
Replies: 25
Views: 16854

Re: Incomplete installation and withholding payment

Ultimately I am not against the concept (we do it in some cases), but I generally prefer a more conventional down payment/final payment option that offers fairness and protection to all parties. Just my $.02. I agree. I am not going to buy $15,000 of custom size windows without a downpayment. I lea...
by Window4U (IL)
Sat Aug 31, 2013 9:41 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area
Replies: 8
Views: 6529

Re: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area

Ok, that makes sense if they are a Building Supply House. I was thinking they were a window installation dealer like all of us are.
by Window4U (IL)
Wed Aug 28, 2013 7:33 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area
Replies: 8
Views: 6529

Re: Window installer needed for Softlite LS in NYC area

The Softlite dealer doesn't install windows so you have to find your own installer?? I've never heard of such a thing.
by Window4U (IL)
Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:36 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Stucco flange on siding--installation help please
Replies: 34
Views: 56363

Re: Stucco flange on siding--installation help please

Very nice. The window job makes it look like you have a new higher end home. Bravo.
by Window4U (IL)
Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:31 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Thanks to Many
Replies: 4
Views: 4040

Re: Thanks to Many

Thanks Mark. It was a pleasure to work with you on your project!
by Window4U (IL)
Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna HiMark (800dx) Install Pictures
Replies: 8
Views: 7022

Re: Okna HiMark (800dx) Install Pictures

Thanks for posting the pics Mark. Thanks for being a great and informed customer!
...Dave
by Window4U (IL)
Mon Jul 29, 2013 6:07 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: CUDOS TO DELAWARE MIKE
Replies: 3
Views: 10094

Re: CUDOS TO DELAWARE MIKE

+1 I agree. :D
by Window4U (IL)
Sat Jul 20, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl Window Lead Times
Replies: 11
Views: 8467

Re: Vinyl Window Lead Times

+1 The painted orders can easily go 9 weeks.
The outsourced items you were asking about are things like tempered glass and the epoxy paint product. Very few window plants have their own tempering ovens.
by Window4U (IL)
Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna Reviews Missing?
Replies: 6
Views: 7777

Re: Okna Reviews Missing?

Ed's - with all due respect, the Okna windows are not listed in the Top Rated listings here, nor are they mentioned in the Top 100 windows on the sister site. I believe that is what Fenestra was referencing. The top 100 was from Window & Door magazine and was based on yearly sales figures of co...
by Window4U (IL)
Sat Jun 29, 2013 3:34 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Sunrise Product Platforms
Replies: 15
Views: 11691

Re: Sunrise Product Platforms

The Sunrise, Verde, Restoration, and Vanguard window are all based on the same extrusion with just different option packages to differentiate between the lines. Eric - Thanks. Is that to say that these three recommended platforms do not provide the same amount of glass area as the Essentials "...