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by Delaware Mike
Mon May 01, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need advice for Wood Laminate Replacements
Replies: 9
Views: 37506

Re: Need advice for Wood Laminate Replacements

That Vytex series is very nice. The Alside unit is very bulky. OKNA 600 or 800 should be in the mix.
by Delaware Mike
Thu Apr 27, 2023 4:35 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Himark 1000 vs 800dx differences?
Replies: 14
Views: 107511

Re: Himark 1000 vs 800dx differences?

I'm sorry this outfit delivered subpar workmanship. There are a too many speed oriented alleged mechanics out there . Many times, janky capping, sloppy caulking, and other hack moves are considered "industry norms." Unfortunately, manufacturers don't really have a way to police what a part...
by Delaware Mike
Wed Apr 19, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Comparing Windows in Iowa
Replies: 5
Views: 15814

Re: Comparing Windows in Iowa

The Sunrise is a very good window, especially compared to that other barely mid-level vinyl stuff. The Relibuilt is private label from Atrium for Lowes.
by Delaware Mike
Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:43 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: ATLANTA WINDOW REPLACEMENT- Okna vs. Restorations
Replies: 6
Views: 15888

Re: ATLANTA WINDOW REPLACEMENT- Okna vs. Restorations

The welding process on either window is top notch so no worries there. I prefer a little more frame profile myself to ensure that the vinyl has enough frame strength to not require more fasteners and shimming to ensure that no bows or frowns have to be taken out by good installers. All three series ...
by Delaware Mike
Fri Nov 25, 2022 5:49 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl window welds
Replies: 5
Views: 19010

Re: Vinyl window welds

Those are pretty bad and super dirty. You can take a sharpened 1/2" chisel and care fully clean the weld flash out and that will help quite a bit along with cleaning with something like Spray Nine.
by Delaware Mike
Fri Nov 04, 2022 3:59 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl Hopper Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 18274

Re: Vinyl Hopper Replacement

I missed the part in which it wasn't being installed into a typical basement foundation setting. As WOW mentioned, whatever framing it's being installed into would need the bottom pitched not to hold water on the sill. In my experience, Silverline (American Craftsman) has super loose tolerances in t...
by Delaware Mike
Thu Nov 03, 2022 8:42 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vinyl Hopper Replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 18274

Re: Vinyl Hopper Replacement

It does not need to be sloped. That's not a very good window either by the way.
by Delaware Mike
Tue Oct 25, 2022 6:11 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Non-Removable Jamb Liner
Replies: 29
Views: 224415

Re: Non-Removable Jamb Liner

If I were not sure that the jambs were completely vinyl and part of a full vinyl frame and not sort of stubborn removeable jamb liners, I'd remove a casing leg carefully and take a look at the side jamb frame entirely to see if it's wood or completely vinyl. I've never come across your window before.
by Delaware Mike
Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:56 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing New Construction Windows
Replies: 18
Views: 30642

Re: Replacing New Construction Windows

If the existing windows like yours have the factory built-in j-receiver into the frame of the vinyl window, you wouldn't find a drip cap as there would be no way for the top siding panel to be coped out and tuck into the j-receiver. The drip cap would prevent that in that application. I'd approach t...
by Delaware Mike
Fri Jul 29, 2022 8:26 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacing wood windows in a manufactured/modular built home
Replies: 2
Views: 1416

Re: Replacing wood windows in a manufactured/modular built home

They look pretty easy to retrofit with insert/replacements. Looks like a 2" factory jamb extension for a 6 9/16" wall. I wouldn't touch that interior stop, but rather pull the exterior storm, cut the exterior stop off which may be an aluminum "Pella" type. Tilt sashes in and pull...
by Delaware Mike
Sun May 22, 2022 5:46 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Large home - 36 windows plus sliding glass door
Replies: 20
Views: 25518

Re: Large home - 36 windows plus sliding glass door

I've been with Sunrise since 2004 and have never heard of them manufacturing a composite window other than the cellular PVC platform that part of the short lived acquisition of Paragon Doors. That lasted for only a few years and Sunrise decided to kill off owning an entry door company. Their sash re...
by Delaware Mike
Mon Apr 04, 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Okna Insultec vs Provia aspect
Replies: 7
Views: 20427

Re: Okna Insultec vs Provia aspect

Another vote for WOW if they service your area. Top notch. I install both of those series and the Insultech 500 is way better. The weatherstripping and meeting/check rain (middle point between upper and lower sash) in a double hung is better thought out and engineered on the OKNA window. The ProVia ...
by Delaware Mike
Tue Mar 01, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Black/Black vinyl windows
Replies: 11
Views: 7531

Re: Black/Black vinyl windows

Wayne, very little. I like them, but I can't justify the price verses the lack of performance over OKNA. They are like 2-3 weeks on very basic white or tan DH kind of stuff according to a phone call from them that I received last week. I had issues on the last multiple sliding patio door order that ...
by Delaware Mike
Sun Feb 27, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Black/Black vinyl windows
Replies: 11
Views: 7531

Re: Black/Black vinyl windows

Marvin can do on the Elevate and Essentials lines. In vinyl, Soft-Lite and Sunrise are two of the more premium brands with that option. I like the Sunrise the best as they allow one to option a woodgrain black laminate to a base tan or white extrusion before they perform the exterior black painting ...
by Delaware Mike
Thu Jan 27, 2022 4:58 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Vytex Fortis, Provia Endure or Simonton Reflections?
Replies: 13
Views: 55288

Re: Vytex Fortis, Provia Endure or Simonton Reflections?

The very best version of the various "template chassis" by deceuninck unfortunately died out with the fall of a terrible window manufacturer "Thermal Industries." They didn't make it 2-months into the Covid lockdown before shutting down. They had a version similar to ProVia's wit...