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The Imperial LS just has a slightly thicker frame profile from edge of glass to edge of frame. It is about 3.75". The Okna is about just under 3".

The LS does have a little detailing on the inside that is nice but is partially responsible for this extra width.

... 8k as possible. I set my absolute max budget at 10,000 if a product realy blew me away. Im not sure how much more triple pane would cost for the okna but my geuss is it would put me very close if not over 10k and i am not sure the benifits would outwiegh the extra cost for me. Is the triple pane ...

... viewable glass and about 8% less light when you compare the LS to the 500 though. Everything is a compromise and some people don't like the idea ... I am in the same boat. in your quote above do you mean to say that the OKNA will give a less bulky frame and more window area when compared the ...

bhswrestler150: I can't speak to Verde, but I had Okna Insultec 500 installed at my home about 2 months ago by a well-respected pro who frequents this board. The ...

... .28 u-factor and .21 SHGC $ 9,625 http://www.verdewindowsanddoors.com OKNA 500 Insul-Tec deluxe – w/ foam insulated frame, 7/8th double pane glass, argon, low-e, and ...

I was impressed with OKNA 500 and I decided to go with that. Triple pane, Argon, foam-filled (deluxe pkg). Window4u was very helpful in my decision making.

We have sold both products, and the okna is undoubtedly the way to go....best ratings, warrantee, and aesthetics...you cant go wrong 500 or 800, the the 800 more closely resembles a wood window is slightly stronger. we sell mostly the ...

Just wondering what do you guys stain the windows with. I was told to stain them, but the contractor never really gave advice on what to use and how to do it.

I have Okna 500 Bow windows, they use Oak wood I believe. Not sure what to put on them, they are untouched as of yet. Thanks

... quotes and have narrowed my choices down to Plygem Premium series and Okna (either the 500 or 800 series). Which window do you think is best and why? The Plygem Premium window is ...

I chose the 500 model. The extra aesthetic enhancements did not mean that much to me. The specs on the 500 were super. I felt for me the best value was the 500. I'll post a review after the job is complete.

The installers said the replacement window the Okna 500 insulated comes with insulation already, so it makes no sense to use more foam or insulation.

... You should be able to find a much better quality window in the $500 to $800 range. Some of the brands the pro's on here like are Okna, Gorell, Softlite, Simonton, Marvin and PGT. Spend a little time reading through the forums ...

Get the Okna dealer to quote you the triple pane argon deluxe (U-Factor 0.19) or the triple pane krypton deluxe (U-Factor 0.15) and compare those two quotes. The Krypton price is expensive but still may come in right at the LS ...

... been doing research and have narrowed my choice to 2 windows either the Okna 500 or the Soft Lite Imperial LS, I will be replacing 12 double hungs and adding a bow window ...

I agree with you on most counts.

The 500 is usually priced well under the Elements window in most cases. The Elements vs. 800 is a more appropriate comparison as far as features and design goes.

Thanks for your contributions to the board.