sportstud4891
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Ok, just thought maybe there was some things that were starting to add up but i guess I was wrong.
See-Thru Windows
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sportstud4891
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I think in this case you would have to do your own test. I still plan on buying argon filled windows and the way that I'm going to check them is put a heat source on one side for a set amount of time, record the temperature on the heat source side and then the temperature on the non-source side. From there if you have the thicknesses of the glass, as well as the void (and you should have both as part of the specs), you should be able to find the heat transfer coefficients for the material in the void. With some error you should then be able to match it up to argon.
Sorry, spoken like a true engineer I know. But if anybody has any other ideas let me know.
dave1959
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sportstud4891
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That's what I'm working on by trying to get info from the people down in good ole southern maryland.
Sweet 16
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My only complaint is after I got their card at a home show, they wouldn't leave us alone. We decided against getting windows at the time and a year or two later they were still calling us, even after we told them to stop. I don't begrudge a salesman trying to make a buck, but this was ridiculous! We had another company (who shall remain nameless) quote us $14K for EIGHT double-hung windows. They looked at us like WE were crazy when we politely declined.
Pete
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When Mickey from Southern Maryland Windows and Siding came he brought a sample window and he explained the options, Low E coating, internal (fake) panes, Argon and all that. I got the Low E and the internal panes and was going to get the argon and he said it was a waste. He showed me the numbers and the difference in R value was minimal. he could have just let me add a few bucks to each window and took the extra profit but he told me and prevented me from spending more than I had to.
That to me means he is honest.
That said they came and installed the windows, from the outside so they didn't destroy the trim inside, insulated, caulked and wrapped them in aluminum, cleaned up and left and have not had the first issue.
I lived her 3 years before having the windows replaced and once I did the difference was immediate and noticeable. First the windows cut down noise. First thing I noticed when they installed them is I didn't hear cars drive by. Before it sounded like they were driving into the house. Then the power bills came and I dropped my electric bill by 25%. Yes a full 25%. Oil is harder to judge but I noticed my deliveries were for markedly less gallons than before.
I would have to say replacing all my windows was the best improvement I have made to my house hands down.
sportstud4891
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Yeah, I've got Tony from Southern Maryland Window and Siding coming out tomorrow evening to give me an estimate.
dave1959
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2 different businesses.. windows upstaris, Charlie Browns pool tables downstairs...
Pete
Repete
Some company in Jersey.
dave1959
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Thanks, I stand corrected.
sportstud4891
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Ok, so just for all of your information in case you ever decide to get windows. I had Tony from SoMd Windows come out and he was exactly 55% less for almost the same quality window, they were still argon filled and low-E coated. The only difference was that the windows he was offering weren't filled with foam, they just had the air chambers. I called See-Thru windows and declined their offer to which their VP, Steve, tried to push the sale by offering a lower number than their first quote. I was not a big fan of Steve, very pushy on the phone, wanting to set up another appointment, and see if they could lower the number even more... and so on and so forth. Tony's quote was still lower than See-Thru's supposed "bottom line". So I think it's clear who I am going to go with.