[Greenbuilding] Windows

[Frank Tettemer]

Hi 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 Thermothch 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 Winnepeg 
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 air tight nor with as much R value as a factory window. 
But local.

Frank Tettemer
Living Sol ~ Building and Design
www.livingsol.com
613 585 3661



On 09/05/2016 12:14 PM, Sacie Lambertson wrote:
> Me too.  I'm interested in finding some very good triple glazed 
> windows.  Would appreciate Reuben's info as well.  Where do your 
> storms come from Reuben?  Interesting what you suggest about 
> thermopanes.  Wonder if there is some consensus on this?
>
> Stephen T. from Thermotech used to post regularly on this forum.
>
> I checked out 'best' windows and found, while T. are considered very 
> good windows, their service is not good, or wasn't for the number of 
> people who posted such.  They are definitely still around.
>
> John Straube mentioned a C. manufacturer out of his West but in 
> contacting them they didn't look like a good fit for our Mid West 
> (Kansas).
>
> I'm also looking for someone who can rebuild good old old windows.  
> Close to Kansas City.
>
> Sacie
>
> On Mon, May 9, 2016 at 10:15 AM, Lynelle Hamilton 
> <lynelle at lahamilton.com <mailto:lynelle at lahamilton.com>> wrote:
>
>     Hi Folks,
>
>     Am looking for windows for the new part of the house. I'd used
>     Thermotech (Ottawa) last time, but don't know if they are still
>     around. The house faces NW, onto a lake, so efficiency is
>     important. As always, I want the best for the best price.  What
>     have folks used and like?
>
>     Thanks in advance!
>
>
>     Lynelle Hamilton
>
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