elskel
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looking for windows - vinyl
To all: Has anyone bought or ordered vinyl windows in the southern baja? I am geting close to needing some windows and a sliding door. Also, looking
for a front door and some interior doors. My parcel is in Pescadero so. of Todos Santos.
Thanks Brian
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longlegsinlapaz
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Just had them installed here in La Paz....on the 3rd house I've built....Used the same supplier for all 3 casas! Hirales Vidrio & Aluminio
124-2723 Owner is Jorge; doesn't speak English, nor do his workers. He custom manufactures all types & styles from square to arch tops &
sliding doors & screens.
Edit: You looking for metal front door, glass & metal or wood? Metal or wooden interior doors? I have La Paz people I'd recommend for either!
[Edited on 1-13-2008 by longlegsinlapaz]
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msawin
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Vinyl windows...
I truly do not have an answer to "Vinyl" " windows" as of yet.... I am in the window/ glass bussines.. My windows are loaded in my Tahoe / trailor,
to take down to Loreto right now.. I have some wood / exterior claded aluminum windows for my bedroom and a few Vinyl, one of which faces west so we
shall see,,,,,, Use aluminum if you can,, The vinyl ,I do not think is going to stand up to the sun. I will see with my own use. A must is the new
low-e #240 tint...Price- less in blocking the sun razes... About 72% blockage of the suns long sun rays ,"heat"..
martin=o
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comitan
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well after 3 tries posting and loosing everything ditto to the above.
[Edited on 1-13-2008 by comitan]
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
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longlegsinlapaz
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| Quote: | Originally posted by comitan
well after 3 tries and loosing everything ditto to the above. |
Wiley, you referring to MY 3 times or some
personal experiences?? I got lost on the "loosing everything".....
msawin, I've used white vinyl clad aluminum for all windows & sliders, first place I built is 8 years old & all vinyl is in good shape. I
think the white reflects the sun rather than absorbing the heat.
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BajaWarrior
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| Quote: | | Originally posted by msawin Use aluminum if you can,, The vinyl ,I do not think is going to stand up to the sun. |
Isn't that what they said over 20 years ago when they were introduced to the construction market?
Not that there is anything wrong with a quality aluminum window.
Haven't had a bad trip yet....
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Bob and Susan
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you can't hardly buy anything BUT plastic in southern california anymore...
no aluminum
not energy efficient and too costly
my neighbors have had plastic for ten years and they still look NEW!!!
the ONLY glass in southern california sold with NEW windows is double pained energy efficient glass
not available here in mulege
you need to watch out when you purchase...and get "block-frame" if you are building with concrete...
these are "special order" in southern california as there are NO block houses there...
there IS a good supplier in ensenada now for windows...
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Acuity
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From the Baja Western Onion:
"Good American Made Windows Now Available In Baja Calif Sur - Windsor Windows vinyl or aluminum clad wood windows are now available in our area.
Double pane, low-E, impact resistant glass, delivered, and installed! For more info email me. - nancyserfas@aol.com"
She lives in TS. I have no commercial connection.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob and Susan
there IS a good supplier in ensenada now for windows... |
Would that be ABS? That's where I got mine.
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bajamigo
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Would that be AMS?
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AMSCO has a distributor in Ensenada....on Reforma near D'Volada Coffee
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Bob and Susan
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i think thats the one
my neighbor got his there
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajamigo
Would that be AMS? |
I was close.
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msawin
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vinyl...
Amsco windows have been a perty good line of windows.
I rate windows on maintance / fixing problams. That is my bussines. A problem with a lot of vinyl is the little glazing bead that holds on to the
glass edge, trim. When it fails, and cracks, and breaks its gone. You can not repalce. I'am trying a few almond colored windows..... we will see..
Low-e #240..
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elskel
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vinyl
thanks for the replies. I was leaning toward the vinyl vs. alum., due to the salt air. I will check out the windsor and the ansco products. It would
be great to find a good product and not have to transport them down.
thanks brian
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comitan
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The house next to me has vinyl windows here in La Paz if you want me to find out the supplier let me know.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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