made the big decision on windows

pappastratos · 07-07-2012, 09:39 AM

made the big decision on my doors and windows, went with impact doors and windows. My house is on pilings so access to windows is a little tough, espically as I get a little older. Cost was $2800 more compared to standard windows and hurricane panels.

wolfish82 · 07-18-2012, 08:18 PM

What company did you use?

pappastratos · 07-22-2012, 05:54 PM

hey, I bought them thru NFL, MI brand

Ocean Master · 08-13-2012, 03:05 PM

That's mighty cheap. You must not have very many widows. I have one door that cost that much..!

Sorry I didn't read the post correctly. $2,800 more than compared to others. You will be glad you have them. Mine are built by Life Guard. All stainless steel.

jaster · 08-13-2012, 09:29 PM

If its on pillons, sounds like its close to the water, if Thats the case, i would recomend vinyl. Just my opinion. Have those stainless windows started showing any kind of rust ocean master? I know you said stainless, but i have seen stainless rust on the coast!

jim t · 08-13-2012, 09:42 PM

I almost killed myself before Ivan.

Picture a 50 year old man and his buddy putting up pre-measured corrogated tin panels. A few windows were above the drive way. I had an extension ladder. We pulled it apart. I gave him the one with the feet. I took the one with just plastic ends.

Set them up on either side of a window, second floor. I climbed up with the panel. As I reached across to mount the panel, the ladder began to slide out from beneath me. I threw the panel away, grabbed the ladder, hung on and prepared for a broken ankle or two at the bottom.

I hit the concrete and laid back, NOTHING wrong!!!!

"WHEW,... THAT was close!!!" I thought! Then a second later the panel came down and a corner hit the concrete a couple inches from my throat....

It bent the corner about 4 inches.

That was my latest "near death experience".

My new house has "High Impact Glass" throughout except for the sliding glass doors where I have those folding accordion doors installed.

A man has to know his limitations. Mine at 50 years old, became ladders over 6 feet tall.

Jim

floorguy · 08-13-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jaster

If its on pillons, sounds like its close to the water, if Thats the case, i would recomend vinyl. Just my opinion. Have those stainless windows started showing any kind of rust ocean master? I know you said stainless, but i have seen stainless rust on the coast!

I have seen it rust in less than a year , used to work for a general contracor that salt air destroys anything it touches

jaster · 08-13-2012, 11:25 PM

I have seen stainless hardware rust within a year and fall apart rusty within 3 years. I am talking 316 stainless. I dont belive anything can hold up to salty air. But i was curious of the windows? And maybe even if they offer a warranty?

pappastratos · 08-22-2012, 10:16 AM

The cost extra for doors and windows was $4100 more. I have a french door, 2 standard doors and several windows. My wife did not want the lag bolts (panel mates) sticking out around the doors and windows or the channels at top and bottom. Did not budget for it but one less worry, espically if I am out of town and a storm quickly develops.

07-07-2012, 09:39 AM	#1
pappastratos Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Magnolia Springs/Bon Secour Posts: 771	made the big decision on windows made the big decision on my doors and windows, went with impact doors and windows. My house is on pilings so access to windows is a little tough, espically as I get a little older. Cost was $2800 more compared to standard windows and hurricane panels.

08-13-2012, 03:05 PM	#4
Ocean Master Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gulf Breeze Intercoastal Posts: 2,082	That's mighty cheap. You must not have very many widows. I have one door that cost that much..! Sorry I didn't read the post correctly. $2,800 more than compared to others. You will be glad you have them. Mine are built by Life Guard. All stainless steel. __________________ "How I Roll" On channel 68 "Wheelchair Accessible Fishing" Last edited by Ocean Master; 08-13-2012 at 03:10 PM.

08-13-2012, 09:42 PM	#6
jim t Neptune calls me "Daddy" Grand Slam Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,369	I almost killed myself before Ivan. Picture a 50 year old man and his buddy putting up pre-measured corrogated tin panels. A few windows were above the drive way. I had an extension ladder. We pulled it apart. I gave him the one with the feet. I took the one with just plastic ends. Set them up on either side of a window, second floor. I climbed up with the panel. As I reached across to mount the panel, the ladder began to slide out from beneath me. I threw the panel away, grabbed the ladder, hung on and prepared for a broken ankle or two at the bottom. I hit the concrete and laid back, NOTHING wrong!!!! "WHEW,... THAT was close!!!" I thought! Then a second later the panel came down and a corner hit the concrete a couple inches from my throat.... It bent the corner about 4 inches. That was my latest "near death experience". My new house has "High Impact Glass" throughout except for the sliding glass doors where I have those folding accordion doors installed. A man has to know his limitations. Mine at 50 years old, became ladders over 6 feet tall. Jim __________________ GO GATORS!!!

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07-18-2012, 08:18 PM	#2
wolfish82 Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 10	What company did you use?

07-22-2012, 05:54 PM	#3
pappastratos Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Magnolia Springs/Bon Secour Posts: 771	hey, I bought them thru NFL, MI brand

08-13-2012, 09:29 PM	#5
jaster Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Milton Posts: 2,608	If its on pillons, sounds like its close to the water, if Thats the case, i would recomend vinyl. Just my opinion. Have those stainless windows started showing any kind of rust ocean master? I know you said stainless, but i have seen stainless rust on the coast!

08-13-2012, 11:25 PM	#8
jaster Senior Member White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Milton Posts: 2,608	I have seen stainless hardware rust within a year and fall apart rusty within 3 years. I am talking 316 stainless. I dont belive anything can hold up to salty air. But i was curious of the windows? And maybe even if they offer a warranty?

08-22-2012, 10:16 AM	#9
pappastratos Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Magnolia Springs/Bon Secour Posts: 771	The cost extra for doors and windows was $4100 more. I have a french door, 2 standard doors and several windows. My wife did not want the lag bolts (panel mates) sticking out around the doors and windows or the channels at top and bottom. Did not budget for it but one less worry, espically if I am out of town and a storm quickly develops.

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