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Re: Replacement Home Windows?
terzaghi #366472 02/13/12 03:08 PM
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Pella Windows is from Pella, Iowa, about an hour from where I live...they are one of the leading/best window mfg's in the country, going back as long as I can remember. Actually, I used to work for a company that sold them all their cutting tools and machinery to build their windows. You can't go wrong with Pella.


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Re: Replacement Home Windows?
terzaghi #366483 02/13/12 04:27 PM
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Thank, now just need to decide between vinyl or fiberlgass.


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Re: Replacement Home Windows?
terzaghi #366515 02/13/12 09:44 PM
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I'm honesty quite surprised to see all the positive comments about Pella. I've done extensive research on windows (reading efficiency ratings and through many forums) and as a result, I was turned away from Pella.

Not only are fiberglass windows stronger, they are also more efficient than vinyl because the material is less conductive. Some high end window companies like Fibertec fill the fiberglass window frame cavity with foam for ultimate efficiency. Their windows definitely aren't cheap though.

Dave, I would strongly suggest you spend some time on the U.S. Energy Star website. You just plug your location information in and it will give you a detailed list of certified windows for your climate. I know for my climate Pella isn't ranked in the top for efficiency (ER rating).

It's also good to be an educated buyer, and this very short video explains what the ratings mean, and what U factor and/or SHC you want based on the environment.


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Re: Replacement Home Windows?
terzaghi #366518 02/13/12 10:08 PM
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Ummm, Iowa has some of the coldest winters around as we get the Canadian clippers that come down. Most houses are built with Pella in the heartland.


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terzaghi #366521 02/13/12 10:34 PM
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As an addendum to that video, here's an explication of what the ratings mean -

U-Factor - Measures how well a window keeps heat inside. The lower the U-Factor, the better a window resist heat transfer.

Energy Rating (ER) - The ER is the bottom line for energy-conscious consumers as it is the indicator of the window's thermal performance during the heating season. The ER is not a temperature rating. It is a scale rating the comparative performance of windows based on three factors: 1) solar heat gains; 2) heat loss through frames, spacers and glass; 3) air leakage heat losses, regardles ofhow or with what materials it was built. The ER can be used as an idicator of the effect the windows will have on your heating bill.

R-value: A measure of the resistance to radiant heat (temperature) loss. A higher R-value glass has a greater resistance to radiant heat loss.

Also, it's important to note I've read that a triple pane window can actually be excessive (money wasted). It all depends on the exposure the window gets. Example - my house gets full sun at the front, back and left side, but the right side of the house doesn't get any. My understanding is there would be little to no benefit if I installed triple pane glass as opposed to double pane glass on the right side of my house. Many people install triple pane windows in their entire house but don't know that it's actually of no benefit. Installers don't say this for obvious reasons.

I'll try to find you some info regarding this as it was a while ago I read all this. Memory recall can be incorrect or missing links smile. I don't want to give you erroneous information.


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Re: Replacement Home Windows?
SirQuack #366524 02/13/12 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted By: SirQuack
Ummm, Iowa has some of the coldest winters around as we get the Canadian clippers that come down. Most houses are built with Pella in the heartland.


Randy, I wasn't criticizing your suggestion of Pella, nor criticizing Pella as a manufacturer. I was just stating that there are better rated windows from my experience, and that I've read unfavorable comments online by contractors etc. on building forums.


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Re: Replacement Home Windows?
terzaghi #395797 08/05/13 11:24 AM
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Aaaaand this isn't astroturf how?


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