DIY Chatroom -  DIY Home Improvement Forum
    DIY Forum     DIY Blogs     Photos     Woodworking     Advertise     Contact Us  

CLICK HERE AND JOIN OUR COMMUNITY TODAY...IT'S FREE!
Go Back   DIY Chatroom - DIY Home Improvement Forum > Home Improvement > Windows and Doors

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 09-30-2012, 05:27 AM   #1
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 266
Default

Canadian Triple Pane Fiberglass Windows


Anyone ever use Accurate Dorwin windows out of Canada? They offer triple pane fiberglass windows with U-Values of <0.20.

I tried Marvin Integrity fiberglass but they cannot make triple pane and their double pane numbers don't impress me.

JackOfAllTrades is offline   Reply With Quote
Join DIYChatroom.com

Join the #1 DIY Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

DIYChatroom.com - Are you about to start a new home improvement task and need some help? Do you need advise on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that DIY Chatroom is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally free.

Join DIYChatroom.com - Click Here
JOIN FOR FREE


Warning: The topics covered on this site include activities in which there exists the potential for serious injury or death. DIYChatroom.com DOES NOT guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information contained on this site. Always use proper safety precaution and reference reliable outside sources before attempting any home improvement task!
Old 10-01-2012, 08:40 AM   #2
Exterior Construction
 
Windows on Wash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: VA, MD, DC
Posts: 3,493
Default

Canadian Triple Pane Fiberglass Windows


U-Factors of sub 0.20 in triple pane are nothing to write home about as far as being a world beater.

Check out InLine fiberglass windows. They basically invented the technology and there is zero comparison between their pultrusion.

They use Cardinal glass packages and have optional 5 layer glass systems that will drive the U-Factor numbers into the low teens.

__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.



To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


Windows on Wash is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-01-2012, 02:51 PM   #3
Windows & Remodeling
 
HomeSealed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Milwaukee,WI
Posts: 1,183
Default

Canadian Triple Pane Fiberglass Windows


How long ago did you get that info on the Marvin? They recently started offering triple pane glass. I'm not sure if that applies to the Integrity though.... In my experience, most folks that are very concerned about excellent performance ratings are not buying Marvin.
The Inline mentioned above has some phenomenal ratings as far as fiberglass products go.
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
,
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
,
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
,
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
,
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
HomeSealed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2012, 02:22 AM   #4
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 266
Default

Canadian Triple Pane Fiberglass Windows


Quote:
Originally Posted by HomeSealed View Post
How long ago did you get that info on the Marvin? They recently started offering triple pane glass. I'm not sure if that applies to the Integrity though.... In my experience, most folks that are very concerned about excellent performance ratings are not buying Marvin.
The Inline mentioned above has some phenomenal ratings as far as fiberglass products go.
Just a month ago. Marvin started doing triple pane but they are very limited in what sizes they can do, right now they can only do small window dimensions in triple pane and the price is pretty high. They also are not using the same glazing spacing that Canadian triple pane manufacturers use, it is much narrower and that reduces the efficiency of the window.
JackOfAllTrades is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-02-2012, 02:40 AM   #5
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 266
Default

Canadian Triple Pane Fiberglass Windows


Quote:
Originally Posted by Windows on Wash View Post
U-Factors of sub 0.20 in triple pane are nothing to write home about as far as being a world beater.

Check out InLine fiberglass windows. They basically invented the technology and there is zero comparison between their pultrusion.

They use Cardinal glass packages and have optional 5 layer glass systems that will drive the U-Factor numbers into the low teens.
I did get a quote from Inline but it was about 50% more expensive.

I'm looking at the U-Value numbers right now and they are identical. As far as U-Values, the Accurate Dorwin #'s are identical to the Inline #'s.

From what I read both Inline and Accurate Dorwin use the same fiberglass poltrusion process. How do they differ?
JackOfAllTrades is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


-->
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Triple Pane Windows - Worth it? JackOfAllTrades Windows and Doors 3 01-04-2012 08:50 AM
Pella Windows - Serious Frost Issue snowman72 General Discussion 22 07-08-2011 01:39 AM
Any restitution for VERY late windows? msbriggs Building & Construction 21 10-05-2010 07:25 AM
How do I install new windows? RickT Carpentry 17 10-12-2006 07:06 PM


Top of Page | View New Posts


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:54 PM.


© 2003 - 2010 The Building Network LLC