v5000 Restorationn (Sunrise) vs Okna 500 Replacement Windows
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Comments (12)Based on input here, I am kind of ruling out the Berkshire Elite. I went back and got a quote from another company and they quoted Vytex Fortis windows. He said they do Sunrise, but they have a great relationship with Vytex (factory is probably 10-15 miles from here), the Vytex is just as good as Sunrise, and we could get a better price/deal on the Vytex. His quote on the Vytex (lifetime window warranty from Vytex, 10 year labor from the contractor) was as follows: Energy savor plus R-4 rating (double pane)=$6,997.00 Energy savor max, Triple pane r-5 rating =$7,972.00 Energy savor Ultimate Triple pane , Krypton r-6 rating,=$8,322.00 They also offer an Energy Savor max triple silver low-e coating: Cost for the Energy savor max 3S r-5 rating is $8,372.00. Energy savor Ultimate 3S, r-6 rating is $8,522.00 The triple-pane R5 has a U factor of 0.2, SHGC of 0.25, VT 0.42. I believe the AI is 0.05. The triple-pane R6 has a U factor of 0.16, SHGC 0.25, VT of 0.42. AI is the same at 0.05. I don't have CR ratings. These are the values for the base windows - not the ones with the triple silver low-e. I don't have any info on how that coating affects the ratings. In addition, I found out there were some discounts from the Okna dealer that I didn't account for. The updated price of the 1800 series triple pane is $10696 ($764 per window). I double checked - the contractor's labor warranty is lifetime. For reference, the quote for the Okna 1800 lists a U factor of 0.19, SHGC of 0.23, AI of 0.01, CR of 75, and VT of 0.37. The Okna contractor said they would use low expansion foam during the install. The Vytex installer said they would use it if needed (and probably because I brought it up). As of now, I think I have narrowed it down to these two options. What would you guys recommend? Is the Vytex triple silver low-e coating any good / worth it? Is the R5 Okna 1800 ~$2000 better than a triple pane R5 and/or R6 Fortis? Thanks....See More"Okna 500 Series" vs "Imperial LS"
Comments (17)I've sold both Both products are gold label rated Both have a .02 AI and triple fin seal Both have an extruded screen (optional on Okna) Both have composite glass spacer (optional on Softlite) Both have foam filled sashes and frames The okna does have a nice cove to the sash edge, and is not flat. The Softlite has a more ornate beading in that area, which is preferred by some and disliked by others. The Okna has a measurably better U factor with equivalent glass package, while the LS is superior in DP Being "beefier" is not much of a sales feature when most homeowners are trying to minimize glass loss, while still providing a strong assembly. Products like Sunrise and Okna do a better job of this than the Softlie in my opinion. I'd agree with the above statement that they are pretty equal, although the warranty fiasco with Softlite turns me off. Velux is where the skylight conversation begins and ends these days Any news on your decison Mr green?...See MoreProvia Ecolite vs Sunrise Essentials vs Okna Elegante
Comments (5)I try not to comment too much on price due to the fact that there are so many variables, but I'd have to agree with window1 that this is a good price even for the most basic of units.... For reference, the higher lines of Sunrise (Restorations and Vanguard) and Provia (Endure) are very good and would have been the apples to apples comparison as opposed to the economy lines....See MoreVytex windows ( potomac) okna, sunrise
Comments (22)Builder Bob, you seem to have a real bone to pick with okna for some reason, that seems to be clouding your judgement. Looks like homeseald laid the ratings out above, I cant really say much more besides those facts. Makes no difference to me, but I think the vast majority of people disagree with you. You should probably stick to building stuff and leave windows to the window guys. Cut rate builders are probably the only guys that would like a cut rate product. Best of luck my friend. It will be interesting to read back through this in a couple of years if they are still around. Your posts kind of sound like you are trying to make this an advertisement for vytex, but you forgot its not that great of a window:...See Moredennisgli
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