New construction window selection - need help!
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Selecting windows for new construction
Comments (1)Given the right architecture the divided light look maybe more suited than plain glass. In deliberating all available choices to make the my best recommendation for a northern climate like Minnesota, would be to inquire about triple-pane glazing options first. Higher energy efficiency and/or better quality wins out in my book over a decorative accent....See MoreNeed Help New Construction Windows
Comments (2)You are not exactly choosing the cheapest window if you are looking for a color to the exterior and wood to the interior. Marvin Integrity is probably the best of the bet in that case....See MoreNeed help with new construction windows
Comments (8)400 would kind of be below the Marvin Ultima and wood Ultrex . The 400 Woodwright would be above the wood Ultrex and below Ultima. I'd consider both Andersens to be above the Marvun all Ultrex , but it is an another class of window. The Andersens do not feature aluminum or fiberglass in those lines, they are painted wood and Fibrex. Performance wise they are all very similar in U values and DP ratings, air infiltration numbers on the Andersens are very good, Marvins are known to be poor but I haven't seen any first hand ratings. Price wise should be in this order but may not be: Ultima, 400 Woodwright,Wood Ultrex, 400 , All Ultrex. I am not to familiar with Kolbe's line up....See MoreI need help with window design for new construction.
Comments (6)We definately need a lot more info.Why 3 cooktops in total ,I can’t read the measurements is the WIC actually another pantry. More info and more importantly where is your architect? I think designing windows is part of the overall design so I would need to see what the style of house is for sure....See Morec baldwin
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