Comments on: Windowed Debate http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/windowed-debate/ Just another Jeremy Bell Sites site Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:03:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Jeremy Bell http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/windowed-debate/#comment-41 Jeremy Bell Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:04:06 +0000 http://www.360winnett.com/?p=28#comment-41 Hey Karl, the best quote we've gotten so far is from Marvin Integrity, but we've also got a competitive price from Ridley which we're considering. I'm not sure if our architects have inquired with any of the fiberglass manufactures, but I'll find out this week. Hey Karl, the best quote we’ve gotten so far is from Marvin Integrity, but we’ve also got a competitive price from Ridley which we’re considering. I’m not sure if our architects have inquired with any of the fiberglass manufactures, but I’ll find out this week.

]]> By: Jeremy Bell http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/windowed-debate/#comment-40 Jeremy Bell Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:38 +0000 http://www.360winnett.com/?p=28#comment-40 I'm not too sure about the sash vs casement debate - your points definitely make sense, but I'll have to look into more. We've got a meeting this Thursday with our architect and I'll see what they have to say. Thanks for the tips! I’m not too sure about the sash vs casement debate – your points definitely make sense, but I’ll have to look into more. We’ve got a meeting this Thursday with our architect and I’ll see what they have to say.

Thanks for the tips!

]]> By: karl http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/windowed-debate/#comment-39 karl Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:38:33 +0000 http://www.360winnett.com/?p=28#comment-39 i concur that vinyl windows are to be avoided. i have worked on renovation projects where vinyl units had to be replaced after about 5 years use due to wearing out. the marvin integrity line of wood/fiberglass composite construction has proven a good value on many residential projects. fiberglass windows are another good option. some manufacturers include: fibertec, accurate-dorwin, efco, and thermotech. there are pro's and con's to both sash-type and casement-type window window operation. karl i concur that vinyl windows are to be avoided. i have worked
on renovation projects where vinyl units had to be replaced
after about 5 years use due to wearing out.

the marvin integrity line of wood/fiberglass composite
construction has proven a good value on many residential
projects.

fiberglass windows are another good option. some manufacturers
include: fibertec, accurate-dorwin, efco, and thermotech.

there are pro’s and con’s to both sash-type and casement-type window window operation.

karl

]]> By: Paul http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/windowed-debate/#comment-38 Paul Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:11:29 +0000 http://www.360winnett.com/?p=28#comment-38 Sash windows are "flawed by design" according to Thermotech as they can never be made as airtight as casement windows. Since air leakage is often the largest component of heatloss in a modern house, I'd seriously consider avoiding sash windows unless your local planning department is obsessed with them (I live in such a zone but managed to persuade them to allow us to use casement windows). Paul. Sash windows are “flawed by design” according to Thermotech as they can never be made as airtight as casement windows. Since air leakage is often the largest component of heatloss in a modern house, I’d seriously consider avoiding sash windows unless your local planning department is obsessed with them (I live in such a zone but managed to persuade them to allow us to use casement windows).

Paul.

]]> By: Jeremy Bell http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/windowed-debate/#comment-37 Jeremy Bell Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:23:41 +0000 http://www.360winnett.com/?p=28#comment-37 Thanks Paul, I double checked the latest quote from Marvin windows, and it's looking like we'd be getting "Pultruded fibreglass sash & frame. Durion finished." on the exterior, or I think we're in good shape. I've been reading more and more about vinyl windows, and I've become inclined to avoid them altogether. Thanks Paul,

I double checked the latest quote from Marvin windows, and it’s looking like we’d be getting “Pultruded fibreglass sash & frame. Durion finished.” on the exterior, or I think we’re in good shape.

I’ve been reading more and more about vinyl windows, and I’ve become inclined to avoid them altogether.

]]> By: Paul http://360winnett.com/2008/05/30/windowed-debate/#comment-36 Paul Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:11:16 +0000 http://www.360winnett.com/?p=28#comment-36 You might want to consider fibreglass windows - "greener" credentials than uPVC and better performance than wood, both thermally and from an air tightness perspective. I'm not in any way related to this company, but have heard only good things about them: http://www.thermotechwindows.com You might want to consider fibreglass windows – “greener” credentials than uPVC and better performance than wood, both thermally and from an air tightness perspective. I’m not in any way related to this company, but have heard only good things about them: http://www.thermotechwindows.com

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