Wincore 7700 Vs Sunrise Custom

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Wincore 7700 Vs Sunrise Custom

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Moving from 3 "triple" openings to 2 doubles and 1 picture large window. Also 5 full size...1 about half size window. 9 openings in all. Sunrise standard series quote is $8801. Wincore 7700 series quote is $7226. Same installer and same included labor cost. What are your recommendations on these types of windows and cost? Thanks.

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#2 Post by masterext »

Sunrise is a much better product.

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+1. I'd go Sunrise.

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+1 to the previous recommendations.

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Thanks for the replies. What about the need for "reinforcement" I read on another thread? I am replacing 2 "triples" with a double, which makes for a wider window and it is full height. Replacing a triple with a picture windows which makes for something like a 6 ft by 6 ft. I don't understand the reinforcement that may be needed. Thanks for the help. Did the original post sound like a fair price?

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If they are decently wide, I would make sure its in there. Cheap insurance.

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+1. Refers to sash reinforcement on double hungs primarily, which is an option

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I talked to a Sunrise rep. The sash reinforcement is not available on the Sunrise. The "doubles" I am getting are about 74 inch by 73 inch. The Picture Window is the same size 74 inch by 73 inch. Would you get Sunrise in such a big window if it is not sash reinforced?

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That's pushing the size limit for my liking.

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Check to see what the glass thickness available on each is. double strength on the DH and 3/16 on the PW should give ya enough.

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#11 Post by toddinmn »

I would say reinforcement is mandatory, the glass thickness is nice and a worthy upgrade but is not going to add any strength to the sash.

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#12 Post by TheWindowNerd »

Oh it adds strength to the sash. Maybe little to nothing in the horizontal deflection of the CMR.

I mostly sell the Okna/Highmark 800 DX, which is standard reinforced, so I would not know issues with a unit without strong construction.

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#13 Post by toddinmn »

I think the horizontal deflection is where It would help most. I would be more concerned about the vertical deflection of the horizontal sash rails and I don’t see DS glass helping.

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