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lambabbey
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| 05/24/2009 6:19 PM |
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I'm sorry to hear you had problems with your windows.
For the record, I've heard of far more people who've been very satisfied with Fibertec and the windows they've gotten from them.
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John A Gasbarre
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orchard@lambabbey.com
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LINYER
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| 05/24/2009 7:11 PM |
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| One more thing John....Negotiating a payment schedule is not going to work in this case because it isn't until they are installed and functioning that you see what the problem is. The cranks themselves aren't stripped, it is what the cranks are attached to that are separating and falling apart. Most of the windows are about six feet high and will not close on top. Again, because the crank assembly isn't strong enough to close it. Also, the frame for the screens is very hard to attach to the frame. Two of my screens broke within two years. I had problems with some of the windows the first year I moved in. Again, I will say that it is just my husband and myself living in this house and we take very good care of it. We have Anderson Windows installed in our basement and garage and the screens are easy to put in the windows and the crank assembly works much better. Just my opinion..... |
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LINYER
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| 05/24/2009 8:33 PM |
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Posted By daphidoc on 05/24/2009 2:37 PM
Wow! Thanks, LINYER. I am sorry that you have had such trouble. I hope some good will come from your experience. I certainly will cross them off the list. I am still looking at Inline and Accurade Dorwin, but now I have my concerns with the ease at which a company without representation in the US can "ignore" attempts at getting in touch with them to rectify problems. I have also been in touch with Serious Windows. Anyone have any experience with these windows?
Go back to this thread:RE: Thermotech vs Fibertec Windows
Posted By rashley on 07/30/2008 10:13 PM and read what swmal posted about Fibertec. Click on the link where you will read another horror story about Fibertec. Then read the post after that. The problems with this company have been going on for years and to this day haven't been corrected. I don't want anyone to go through what I am. Windows are a big investment in a home. |
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john Rizzotto
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| 06/23/2009 5:33 PM |
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| almost all windows meet a certain criteria regarding air and water infiltration, however, improper installation is the most probable cause. Business Network Solutions Inc has developed and selling adjustable window and door bucks and van be previewed at www.bnsusainc.com |
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panorama
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| 08/05/2009 9:26 AM |
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Just a note to tell you how pleased we are with our new windows. We want to compliment you on the quality of your product and your workmanship.
Michel, Woodbridge, Ontario
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panorama
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| 08/05/2009 9:29 AM |
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What a transformation it (Fibertec) made to a 55 year old home!
Boz, Oak Brook, Illinois
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windowrookie
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| 08/06/2009 9:13 PM |
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Panorama
You must be Oprah rich to be able to afford two entirely different identities and two places you reside in(Michel, Woodbridge, Ontario and Boz, Oak Brook, Illinois) from your last two posts.....lol. Both with excellent referals for the same company....
I also checked the link that I posted on May 15, 2009 and it was entirely changed??? Now from two referals both 0 out of 10 stars, you now have three referals all 10 out of 10 stars...all posted on the exact same day....what are the chances..... 
http://homestars.com/companies/2663486-fibertec-window-door-mfg
This is a serious discussion thread, if you want to advertise your products....pay for it like everyone else!
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joker
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| 09/09/2009 7:31 PM |
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Not sure if this was already posted, anyways I just found it. Is this the same company?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zixeEKDGZ48
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jemconsulting@mac.com
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| 09/15/2009 6:48 PM |
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| I would check out Serious Windows -
http://www.seriouswindows.com/
They are an American company - I wouldn't rule out their Vinyl line - its affordable and very energy efficient. |
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Kori Fox
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| 09/24/2009 3:03 PM |
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| I would recommend looking at the Serious window. This window has u-values in the teens. We happen to be a distributor of this product in Oregon/Washington. I happy to forward you any specific information you are interested in, or get you in contact with someone in your area. |
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jimchoff
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| 09/30/2009 8:51 PM |
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| I just ordered 43 Serious Materials windows from Logic Window Systems in CO. I did a lot of research on windows and chose them for our new home at 7200'msl near Durango, CO. The windows are "tuned" for exposure and purpose. Ex, the S facing clerestories have a fair U-value and a high SHGC, as we want that sunlight in the winter, whereas the N facing slider has a very low U value (2 panes of glass and 2 films +Krypton) to keep in the heat. The pultruded frames are made by In-Line fiberglass in Canada. Very low expansion coefficient, unlike PVC or Vinyl. On top of all that, the windows will arrive painted inside and out. We are building a modern home, so the clean lines are a big plus. I can't say the price, but can say that these came in at lower price than a top name company, with better U-values and I don't have to finish the inside surfaces. |
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cfoster
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| 10/01/2009 1:39 AM |
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Hi WindowRookie,
I agree that panorama post looks pretty weird/suspicious. But I'm actually one of the posts on homestars and remember thinking at the time "Why does that say June 29? It's July XX." System hiccup or something?
Anyway, I really did have a great experience with their product and service. (Not to discount the experiences of the other folks -- not sure why a company could be so hit-and-miss.) We have just one window in the whole place (25 window openings, 37 windows, 22 openers -- mix of casement, awning and sideways slider) that has a bit of a sticky lock and our sales rep (Steven Hall) has offered to come by to check it out when he's in the neighbourhood. (We're still getting settled after our move so there just hasn't been a good time for us yet.)
But we've had some big rains hit those windows and there hasn't been any water penetration anywhere. I've been on a phone call while table saw ran 10' from my window and the triple glaze makes it sound like it's barely there. Certainly no need to leave the room to hear the person talk, or call them back.
If getting the right sales rep is the difference between getting good and bad service with Fibertec maybe try asking for our guy? We were on such a tight budget and weren't sure we wanted to lay out the kind of cash needed for fiberglass windows that we gave him a pretty hard time to get the sale ("How long have you been in business? How's business now? Can we come see your facility to make sure people are working there?" -- at the time we didn't realize they were one of the bigger fg manufacturers.) But he was great about the whole thing.
Anyway, I'll leave it there but happy to talk with anyone about our experience if it will help.
-Colin Foster
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