Another possibility would be the accessories used on the vinyl window. Perhaps Alside has purchased weep hole covers or balance covers or some other cheap plastic part of the window from China. This is just a thought based on the fact that we know plastics imported from China can be problematic.
One of my earliest suspicions about the odor was the carpet. I pulled that up and through it away. Then I wondered about the glue left behind so I had a contractor seal the floor with Kiltz sealer and the paint it with an indoor latex paint.
Since we just moved into the home the room is empty. I have had the windows open even in inclement weather for 3 months now and when aired out and very cold, the smell is a bit had to detect, but still there. As soon as I close the windows for a day and the sun warms up the room, the odor returns if full force. If it is a sealent problem or something else used in installing the windows, how can I determine it?
And what could be done about it? Is there any way to get someone to come out and determine just what the chemical is causing the odor? Thanks to all for your responses. I was sure hoping it is not the windows, but nothing else is out there. You could hire a professional indoor air quality testing company to test the air. I'm sure it won't be cheap, but they could probably be very helpful in pinning the source down. If it was a sealant around the windows, it could be cleaned out from around the windows and new sealants applied.
I doubt this is the source, by the way, but thought I'd offer something to at least consider. I would also hire and IAQ professional and get the air tested for what contaminants are in the air. I just had to respond to the chemical smelling room.
I have a boy cat who has ruined several windows. Does is small like cat pee? The urine seeps down into the window seals and down into the wall. When the sun comes in and heats up the smell gets stronger.
I have actually poured an enzyme for cat urine Natures Miracle down into the cracks. Good luck. Any window by Alside is garbage. I just had a customer call me about replacing his Alside " Ultramaxx" windows. They are 3 years old and leak a tremendous amount of air. The warranty will not cover that because the window is poorly designed. He is going to replace all 14 of his windows, he is now doing his job twice.
This can also lead to problems. Just a bulky, poorly designed window. Same with sheffield. I know what you think of Alside. And, are the windows you install a regional window brand? I'm gathering information while saving my pennies to replace my "big mistake". Indem Sie weiterhin auf der Website surfen bzw. Mehr erfahren. Small-Space Living. Kitchen and Dining Seating.
Living Room and Entryway Seating. Sign In. Join as a Pro. Houzz TV. Houzz Research. Looking for the perfect gift? Send a Houzz Gift Card! Alside Windows - any reviews? Email Save Comment Featured Answer. Like 1 Save. Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. See 17 more comments. Like Save. AKCO 10 years ago. Once again, I really appreciate the help from people who know the business. Related Discussions Any way to fix this "bay" window? The left side is a casement, just because I like being able to open a window in the kitchen.
Fred, -I- lack experience reading plans and being able to visualize how they will actually translate to the real world, yes. Unfortunately I've been too busy to micro-manage the project to be able to catch this and correct it before now if we weren't both very busy, we would likely have been doing much of the framing ourselves instead of contracting it out!
Scott, The only portion of the PWF basement we contracted out was the concrete for the foundation - we did all the framing ourselves. The bay bump-out ends at floor joists for the first floor; the bottom of it is hidden behind the pile of fill in the photo.
I agree that the full bump-out was required for the look of the exterior, but I don't think calling out standard windows for it was the right way to go we just went with the window sizes called out by the architect on the 'window schedule". I'll have to give some thought to squaring it off, and then see if it's something my husband is willing to consider.
If we could even move the side windows closer to the center, and change the center out for a larger window, I think I'd be happier with it. Garden Oaks, The loft windows do look modern, but the house itself should look less "modern" once it's finished. The decks and front entrance will be timber framed, and the other side of the house has a prow-shaped window wall. We're going for a timber-frame look without it actually being a timber framed house I designed it with the possibility of making the main portion of the house truly timber frame in mind, but it was cost prohibitive.
I'll attach the architect's rendering of the front exterior for reference. I'm not sure what you mean by "rook"? The room off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry, with an upright freezer shown in the smaller area in behind the wall ovens we intend to put in an "all refrigerator" fridge. As it is now, there isn't a good option to relocate the door and still have it relatively accessible to the kitchen.
I've seen some examples of the sink being pushed back into a bay, and I don't dislike the idea. This, for example, I quite like the look of, I'm just not sure I want to lose cabinet space due to the angles.
I just went in person to a vendor and they recommended the SPC product - which is supposed to be a cross between their vinyl and laminate with the best properties of each type being present in this product.
Does anyone have any experience with this particular evoke product? Just looking for some good quality vinyl planks that hold up well. If there's nothing wrong with your windows, I wouldn't replace and would the replacements be vinyl? Tinting and frosting aren't upgrades in my opinion. I have never heard of the company or brand, but an upgrade to me would be a superior brand or material.
And the only way to know if you are getting a deal is to get a comparable quote from a company that did not knock on your door I had to laugh when a cheap vinyl window rep knocked on my door I was lucky enough to buy a house with super high quality wood windows that likely will live for 50 years Need Floorplan review Q.
I've helped build a few homes so here are my suggestions I'm not an expert in this though : I'd position the downstairs half bath so you're not looking straight into it when walking into the door. It looks like that's what's happening now. It would be great to have the dining room and the great room closer to each other as a big space, so people can mingle between the two.
This is my biggest feedback for all new homes: light in the northern hemisphere comes in from the south. Maximize your south facing windows. It makes a huge difference light in summer, direct sunlight in winter. High ceilings are overrated. Avoid having huge blank walls unless you have lots of windows on them.
One of the biggest problems posted here are people asking what to do with their big big blank walls. Hope this helps! Enjoy building :. Royj 10 years ago. I have had Alside Excaliber in my home for 3 years with no problems! OhioWindoze 9 years ago. If you don't like Alside excalibur or silverline by Andersen, what would you recommend? Windows on Washington Ltd 8 years ago. Where are you located? It's a beautiful thing. As you can see the mulls are still pretty thick. There are many reasons why the Alside Mezzo Single Hung is a good value and a good product.
Remember that installation is everything and call us today if we can help you personally. As you look over replacement window reviews remember that it's a matter of preference in many cases. Here's a cutaway of that extruded screen frame and the roll formed type. The extruded is so much stronger. It's one of the best things about this window.
It's also one of the big reasons our Mezzo Window Reviews are favorable, as this is really homeowner friendly. Single hungs also rate better performance wide as well as having more glass and they're more water hose friendly if we need to clear off the dirt and cob webs with a water hose. Another positive is the sloped sill design which does not have weep holes.
We're not big fans of replacement windows with weep holes as they can get clogged up and retain water. That retained water, if it freezes can crack the frame. Often little bugs, twigs or leaves can clog the weep holes. Keeping water out of the frame is always a better choice.. The Northern Perspective vs. That's one of the smallest frames in the industry. Mezzo Window Reviews seldom mention they have matching Casement Windows.
More choices make our reviews higher as well as they are a solution oriented manufacturer. Mezzo Sliders and Casement Windows Matching products for all the different applications we see. Alside Vinyl Replacement Windows One of the best ways to get something a little different and make a statement. Alside is manufactured by AMI. They will never come as a recommendation from me. Tim - Industry Expert - Alside and Okna Windows I can't understand why people are raving about Okna and then bashing Excalibur in the same breath.
Have you seen how much Okna costs? That hefty price means better material and design , so it's kind of obvious that it's better than Excalibur without people comparing the two.
Considering the Excalibur is in a lower class than the Okna , it's pretty nice for its pricing as well. So, stop comparing things that have such different price tags.
It's not helping when you have a tight budget. Brock - Past Customer - [Contractors Reply] Okay, it's clear that price is closely connected to quality. We get it. But, the low priced windows might seem like a deal at first , but they can cost you more in the end. You might want to just throw your money at the first thing you can afford and get those windows replaced quickly, but it's better to try saving up for something a little more expensive so that you can avoid the issues that come with a bargain buy.
Those windows can warp, bow and leak over a short period of time. Then, you're replacing one window after only 5 years, then another and another. Even if you have terrific customer services backing you up, it's going to cost you a pretty penny. How do the Silverline and Excalibur compare? Can anyone suggest anything else?
Will - Past Customer - [Contractors Reply] Those will work for a rental or a house flip, but I wouldn't put them in something you're planning on living in for a while. Those are definitely better than what you're looking at. If you don't have any plans to pick anything besides what you named, though, then at least choose the over Excalibur.
Bernard - Installer - Read all of the Silverline window reviews. Alside Sheffield Windows Reviews We've had Sheffields in our house for about a year now and the experience hasn't been great.
They soon began to leak air, letting in the winter cold. That put them at about the same level as the windows we had previously, which were about 10 years old. It could be a bad install or the windows aren't as good as we hoped they'd be. The installer himself is making it hard to get it fixed or even looked at. We're thinking that we should have gone with something or at least someone else, maybe even Andersen's Renewal model like our neighbor.
They've had a nice experience with those. They get subcontractors for the most part, which means it can be a bit of a gamble what kind of installation quality you'll get. They also get most of their supplies from Alside.
If you're looking for a pretty basic window without any bells and whistles, then this company works fine. You're going to have to pay more for the extra features though, like energy efficiency and different styles. Window World is definitely not the best company out there.
I personally want windows in my home that are energy efficient to help with bills and indoor comfort. Window World's cheap windows are typically sensible for rentals or houses you're not planning to live in.
I live in a condo and all of the windows got replaced.
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