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Spec sheets : Okna/ HiMark, Sunrise vanguard, Quantum 2?
Comments (6)scot, all of that info is indeed available, however you unfortunately will not find one easy source with all of the info. Okna and Himark have all of the relevant energy numbers (u-factor, air leakage, design pressure, etc) posted right on their website. If you want verifiable data rather than just trusting the pros that post here, you can get all of the thermal data from NFRC.org. For Structural data (Air leakage, dp, etc), you can request a structural data test report from each manufacturer (or from one of their dealers, as some manufacturers won't deal directly with consumers). On STC, that is something that you'll need to get in that manner as well. I'd confirm mmarsel's sentiments, that those are indeed elite choices that you are considering. Best of luck in you research, please feel free to post back with additional questions....See MoreWindow help for the New guy
Comments (10)We are researching the same topic My builder has budgeted in Atrium windows, which he's been using for a long time. He says he only uses products that have a good track record. I'm looking for something else just for aesthetics only. I don't like any of the vinyl windows where the glass isn't recessed into the wall a bit. He said that we could also do the Jeld-wen Premium vinyl window with a 3 1/4" (?) flat white trim around the exterior for around the same price. I haven't seen the window yet. I went into the window supply place and the guy there said that he thought the Atrium was a bit overpriced for the same features as other windows (which I assume he was talking about the Jeld-wen since I had gone into see that, but I don't know if he was looking at the track record of all the windows) We've been through a lot of new homes and I've seen a lot of Pella and Jeld-wen (but I'm sure they aren't the lowest grade ones). In case you want to know what our budget is. Here are the windows we need: 2'8" X 6'0" DH 3 2'8" X 6'0" SH 10 3'0" X 2'10" SH 2 2'8" X 2'0" Fixed 2 2'0" X 3'0" fixed 2 2'8" X 5'2" DH 1 2'4" X 3'10" DH 2 2'8" X 4'6" DH 5 1'4" X 4'0" fixed 2 2'8" X 4'6" SH 2 and he has an $4500 allowance for just the windows not labor....See MoreVytex GrandView windows, Simonton or others?
Comments (23)Its a very heavy window, i installed quite a few in my day. The bottom sash is slightly wider than the top and is notched in order to make the jamb air tight. The window is very air tight and just as solid as they come. There is also plenty of foam fill in the extrusion. The meeting rail is reinforced with solid fiber glass as well as a bulb seal type of weather stripping at the meeting rail which is different than the typical mylar. Although, triple mylar is abundant throughout the rest of the window. The sill has a nice slope that immediately drains water unlike many others where the slope is somewhat flat. The outer edge of the sill is very strong compared to many others and is a dream from an install point of view. I had to shim the heck out of plenty of windows and still had bowing/ frowning at the sill. Another dream to install was called the quantum window. Set nicely and never any bowing. As much as i like the sunrise window, there were plenty of times i needed to drive screws through the sill and plug and seal the holes despite using sill shims. The sill was not very strong and gave me some grief. That was my my big issue with them. Other than that issue, the window was strong. Be warned, sunrise has a few models, we installed their vanguard series....See MoreExperience with Quantum Orchid?
Comments (20)Yes, I have used it and continue to use it. Like microbes in yogurt help us - it is the same with plants. These microbes, fungus like in mycorrhizae are very beneficial and necessary to help plants stand up to stress by various symbiotic relationships with the web of organisms in the ground. Now, whether it can work the same in a pot of bark I’m not sure but I do believe my plants look better and do better. I also use KelpMax because it deliver plant hormones to cause plants to grow more roots and for those roots to branch and have healthy tips provided general conditions are correct - it is the same with products like Quantum. This is the thing though - if you aren’t properly feeding, watering, providing the right humidity, using the right potting media for the type of orchid and giving the right light - no supplement will save a plant. You have to feed orchids with NPK, calcium and magnesium and a number of trace minerals for them to be healthy. Light needs to be right 1000-1500 fc for phals, 3000-5000 foot candles for cattleya, and even more for Vandas. Humidity needs to be a minimum of 50% - if your roots don’t have long pretty green or pinkish tips - they need more humidity. If your new growths are rotting and black - you need calcium, and you also need magnesium. I say get all the other things right and then try various supplements although KelpMax and rooting hormones can be used to help get roots going in order for the plant to recover from stress, repotting, etc to get healthy. Join the american orchid society (lots of free info too) and learn about orchids from the experts of over 100 yrs and also your local chapter....See MoreT T
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