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SoCalScott
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| 06/16/2009 4:14 AM |
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Here's the thing.......All window companie have access to the same technologies (glass, coatings, films and their different configurations). The thing is that they select which ones to offer so that they can effectively market and sell a particular line "branding". I think that what Dave is saying is that Serious Windows is willing to provide him custom IGs to meet the particular criteria he is asking for. In essance all manufacturers could offer this, it just that the cost of production goes up the more options they offer, which is why more companies don't offer it (or market it in their literature).
John - "Their website gives you a range of U-factors and SHGCs for each series of windows, without letting you know which is associated with which. And then they complicate this further by showing you great numbers in their 'Glass Packages,' which refer solely to the glass itself without the frame." ?????????
Refer to the "Technical Specs" on thier website and it clearly states "Full Frame Performance" above specific U & R values and SHGC for each specific window. I don't see any ranges. Maybe you are not looking in the right place? |
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lambabbey
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| 06/16/2009 4:30 AM |
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Scott:
Here's an example from the PDFs on their website:
If you take a look at their "Technical Specifications" for their 925 Series windows, they list a range of R-values from 5.3 to 9.1, marked with an asterisk as "full frame" measurements. Yet immediately next to this you see their "Glass Packages" for these same windows. One, the SeriousGlass 14 SunShade lists a specific R-value of 14.3, and the SeriousGlass 9 HeatGain lists an R-value of 9.1. This is for the glass ONLY; these aren't R-value for the "full frame."
You may be looking some place else for information, but these are the numbers to which I was referring. Where were you looking specifically?
John
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John A Gasbarre
Lamb Abbey Orchards
Union, ME 04862
orchard@lambabbey.com
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SoCalScott
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| 06/20/2009 11:18 AM |
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Here you go. It lists each specific "window" product and its correlating specifications.
http://www.seriouswindows.com/SeriousWindows_Tech_Specs.pdf
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lambabbey
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| 06/20/2009 3:47 PM |
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That's a helpful document.
I personally wouldn't go with the Serious Windows for the simple fact that living in Maine, I'm after BOTH a high R-value and high SHGC. SW's heat mirror windows just don't stack up to something like the triple-glazed Unilux windows. I don't think they look nearly as attractive or well-made, either. Plus, I'm not convinced that the heat mirrors will wear well over time.
Just my 2-cents.
John
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John A Gasbarre
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orchard@lambabbey.com
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