New Construction Tampa, Fl impact window quotes... need help
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Comments (17)Time to bump my old thread. I got a quote from another window guy for the following. Simonton ProFinish Brickmold 600 White Double Hung: Energy Star Southern; Intercept; ProSolar Shade Low E; Argon Gas; Double Glazed; Double Strength (1/8"); Full Screen Fiberglass; DP:35; U-Factor:.30. - $11,250.00 What do you knowledgeable window guys think about this line of Simonton windows? How do they compare to the window quotes above? The ratings look pretty good to me but I am pretty uneducated when it comes to windows....See Morequestions about pgt and impact glass in fl
Comments (41)Greetings! I need some advise I lived in South Florida, and I am planning to install high impact sliding door (patio) that is on my master bedroom (HOT room). My master room is my HOT room in the house and receive DIRECT sun light all DAY (10 am to sunset) ! My main goal is to FIGHT the heat. I planning to buy a high impact sliding door with LOW-e 366 or 70XL. Measurements are: 108 by 81 I have couple of quotes but I am confused. Some companies are advising for PGT Windguard 770 series and other CGI Sentinel . Some companies are telling to NOT buy insulated glass (filled with argon) due to possibility of outside glass could break. My questions are: 1. Vinyl vs Aluminum frame. And really worth it 2. If I add tint to an low e-366 or 70XL glass would increase my SHGC factor 3. Insulation with argon gas, will leak? and How common this could happen 4. How easy the exterior glass (thin) of an insulation door fill with argon could break? Does PGT and CGI used stainless screws? 6. How I know that the door I bought has the low-e 336 or 70 glass I bought and not other lower version. Thank you in advance Thank you....See MoreCost for impact windows and sliding doors (quotes from $42k-$91k!)
Comments (16)Whomever told you that your windows needed to be impact rated did you a disservice and made you a target for salespeople to push expensive impact windows on you. Impact windows only need to be used if you are not going to protect whatever windows you decide to install with approved hurricane protection. So, in a way, you might be viewed as an "easy mark" as someone stated earlier. Don't feel bad - I hear these stories every day. You would be surprised to hear the many folks that I speak with who say "I don't need shutters - my windows are hurricane proof!" There are no hurricane proof impact glass windows available to the general public. Simply stated, if you windows are made from glass - no matter what king - they're going to break - period. Click on the link below to see what happens to an impact window during a large missile impact event: Impact window test This leads to my next question of, "If you opt for the more expensive impact windows, how are you going to protect them from breaking?" You see, impact windows ARE resistant to hurricane wind load pressures but they AREN'T that good when it comes to being impact resistant. They are a "sacrificial" form of fenestration designed to break when impacted but remain in place to preserve the integrity of the building envelop and thus prevent pressurization of the structure during a tropical weather event. They were never intended to "survive" or "withstand" a hurricane impact. Quite the opposite is true. And as you can see from the video, once they are impacted they no longer pass air infiltration or water penetration standards and need to be replaced. Those impact windows weren't cheap when they were installed and they aren't going to be cheap to replace. So, no matter what windows you choose, protecting their investment cost only makes sense. Whether you decide on a high quality aluminum framed version with a 50+ year life expectancy or a pvc framed unit that only lasts for 25-30 years, protecting them is something to consider to avoid the expense, mess and inconvenience of having to replace them when they break. The bottom line is do your homework before you plunk down a ton of cash for new windows. There are dozens of types, styles, construction materials & methods, glazings and sealants used for manufacturing. If you're environmentally conscious you'll probably want to stay away from pvc because of their toxic hazards during the manufacture and disposal. However, if you're a "flipper", you'll most likely opt for the low cost of pvc and not worry about lifespan or toxic effects. If you're looking for something dimensionally stable, steel frames might be your choice. There's also aluminum, fiberglass and wood models to check out, as well. Once you decide if the up front expense or long term payoff is more important, your choices get easier. Good luck with your search....See MoreNeed help with front flower bed - new construction
Comments (12)What an attractive house! I would make the bed deeper than 5', more like 6'-8' minimum since you have a tall house, and reshape it as others have said. I would go for a single curve or a straight line based on the size of the bed; anything else would look busy. Add compost to the bed rather than buying topsoil - nothing is better for clay soil and improving what you have for the entire bed is better than adding topsoil that is of undetermined quality IME. So one thing you can be doing now is looking for inexpensive sources of compost. Does your town have a yard waste composting program? Do you have a friend with rabbits or goats? Is there a commercial supplier that has reasonable cost? Buying by the bag is the most expensive option, but may be your best bet. Plan for having something tall off the corner of the house farther out than the current. Plan to leave at least a foot between the eventual expected size of plantings and the house itself so you can get it to clean the window or do other maintenance. Don't plant anything in front of your window that will grow much taller than the window sill unless you want to keep it pruned to windowsill level. The current little shrubs are too close, and are most likely too tall for that spot, so you may want to consider if there is somewhere else you can use them since budget is tight. If you want them IDed, take photos and post them on the Name that plant forum. Another thing you can do now is look at how other, older homes have dealt with their landscape in ways you find appealing or unappealing. You can take photos of plants you like that seem to be in similar western exposure and then post the photos on the Name that Plant forum to see what they are. That may help you get a list of plants that will be happy in your setting. The masonry will hold heat, so you will need to choose plants wisely, ones that will tolerate the lack of night-time cooling. Buy some 1/4" graph paper. Once you have seen Yardvaark's sketches you will want to plan on paper, and the graph paper will make it easier to plan sizes. I usually do 2 or 4 boxes per foot in my plans....See MoreJkhors
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