[Greenbuilding] Looking for windows

[Lynelle Hamilton]

Thanks, Sacie,

When I moved, the migration from the e-mail server was less than 
complete and I lost this thread.

I'll check Kolbe. I've not seen them here, but haven't looked 
specifically for the brand.

Lynelle


On 2016-07-25 10:17 AM, Sacie Lambertson wrote:
> Lynelle you asked this question back in May.  I kept the responses, 
> one of which is below:  I like Kolbe and Kolbe but don't know if they 
> are in Canada.
>
> (And, to the group, I am still interested in recommendations for storms.)
>
> Sacie
>
> "I have used Accurate Dorwin for a number of years, as the makers of 
> good insulated fiberglass frames, and sash, and triple glaze. While 
> the embodied energy is higher than Reuben's suggestion, the end 
> product is good.
> I have also been interested in Thermotech in the past; I have found it 
> hard to reach the company.
> I figure that techno support and service is a big part of buying and 
> installing manufactured windows, and Accurate Dorwin, 
> from Winnipeg area, ranks high.
>
> I have also installed locally manufactured custom built windows, with 
> single glazing, and added custom outer storms.
> All done in a local cabinet/woodworker's shop.
> Probably not as airtight nor with as much R value as a factory window. 
> But local."
>
> or from John Straube:
>
> While some wood and some wood windows last, many do not.  This is the 
> reason people switched.  They wanted painted wood, and that 
> required maintenance.  For every 100 yr wood window there is one that 
> rotted at 50.  With new wood, they can fail in 20.
>
> The key is to protect the wood window through smart detailing 
> (building overhangs, recessed windows, drip caps, steep sloped sill 
> with drip kerf etc etc).  Then hope you can find some slow growth 
> cedar or maybe heat treated wood to get the better material.
>
> It is not just “spec wood and it will last 100 years”.  It is more 
> like “study wood, understand windows and buildings, choose the best 
> materials and the best designs and you should get 50 yrs, maybe more”.
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 24, 2016 at 11:23 PM, Lynelle Hamilton 
> <lynelle at lahamilton.com <mailto:lynelle at lahamilton.com>> wrote:
>
>     Looking for windows for an addition. I'm in central Ontario.   I'm
>     on the water, so have concerns about wood, given the humidity. I'm
>     aiming for net zero energy, so efficiency is important. Have had a
>     few folks tell me that triple glazing is unnecessary. Also, most
>     of what I can find locally is vinyl.
>
>     I've learned the hard way that after sales service is important,
>     so am looking for a company that has a solid and good record in
>     this regard.
>
>     I know that his has been discussed before, but can't find the thread.
>
>     Many thanks!
>
>     Lynelle
>
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