Looking for recommendations/actual experiences with new windows - please no stupid questions!

[wdukes]

I thought it was, however I was not explicit in saying why I chose to identify their ethnicity.

Here is what I left out. Only one on the crew who was the supervisor spoke much english. I suspect they did not even know what silicosis was. Plus because they were contractors not employees of TALC of NC, TALC of NC is probably not even required to tell them what safety measures to take. Plus the effects may not show up for years. I did mention it to the supervisor (the fan), and that everyone the dust reached was at some risk. On parts of the house they could set the saw back another 5 feet and that would help in dispersing it faster, but on my patio they were in an area where only one side was open to a breeze and the dust lingered longer. I seem to remember ther e was a dustless cutting device and I asked the salesman if the crews used is and he said yes. If that was true then maybe they provide crews that perhaps employees with it.

[BobMac]

Well, I was going to chip in with my own experiences in completely replacing all the windows in my house, but frankly, I can't be bothered to deal with a snotty little idjit like you.

[BobMac]

It appears that you annoyed him.

So, whatever else happens, your day is not wasted.

rm

[Owen Lawrence]

Do you suppose you could chip in for my sake? We've finally saved what I hope is enough money to replace our windows, but I'm just at the beginning stage of researching the project. I've got 11 windows to replace (and maybe both doors), and I'm considering doing the labour myself (to save money, no other reason). Please say what you have to say. Thanks.

- Owen -

[USENET READER]

You obviously can't even offer up an on-topic response. Or explain the medium - what is there to comprehend - if some twit like Tina wants to post a comment and then edits her posting in such a way that it makes it look like she wrote something that she didn't write, then let her learn how to repost as a proper quotation.

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[USENET READER]

My God - an actual on-topic response.

Actually, I wouldn't consider solid aluminum for the windows. I was referring to wooden-framed windows clad with aluminum (two different types of aluminum cladding) vs. vinyl or other types of plastic.

[Gary L. Burnore]

I could. But why should I?

[Gary L. Burnore]

It's USENet, Dip. People can say what they want and it's up to you to ignore it. You obviously can't.

[Gary L. Burnore]

... and even then, you're a jerk. No shock there.

[Tom Disque]

[snip]

He's wrong, anyway. 'too' modifies the shortness of life in the above quote, not the triviality of 'dribble' (whatever that is).

Now, if he'd corrected you about using the term 'dribble' when you meant 'drivel', then I'd have no argument with him.

[Edwin Pawlowski]

This thread went to hell pretty fast. You may get better result starting a new one.

[else24]

Hey. I'm getting tired of this chilly Wisconsin weather. I think I might wander out there some weekend and take advantage of that sultry tropical weather you got.

[USENET READER]

And never once a single on-topic response from Gary the Criminal Sex Offender!

[Gary L. Burnore]

Quite a few, actually. Are you now claiming this thread shouldn't have ever been posted to tri.gen?

[Owen Lawrence]

I believe our house is actually an Alcan home, built in th '70s nearly 30 years before we bought it. Can't say I'm really impressed with the construction, but you buy what you can afford. I kind of like the idea of putting Alcan windows on an Alcan home.

When did you do this, and may I ask the cost? How happy we are has a lot to do with how closely our expectations match our reality.

My neck of the woods is Ottawa; we probably get one more month of winter than you do.

Knowing that I'm capable of rebuilding everything except the foundation, I'm tempted to get started myself. I resist the urge, though. It would be better to just move on. Unfortunately some things aren't going to wait for us to do that, so here I am. :(

Yup. Do you ever watch "Holmes on Homes"? Many of his clients checked out several references and STILL got seriously burned. I'll take the advice, but I'm not expecting it to make my world problem free.

Thanks for all the other great suggestions. I'm saving a copy of your response for future reference.

- Owen -

[Robert Bonomi]

Except that it demonstrated his _inability_ to respond as requested to a "polite request" constructed according to *his* definition of polite.

So, not only is he a proven liar, with apparent Alzheimers-induced short- term memory problems, who expects professionals to _give_ him the benefit of their expertise when he has already stated he is not even a potential customer, he is also a two-faced bastard, who uses a different standard for his own behavior than what he DEMANDS of the rest of the world.

[Tom Disque]

[snip]

Have you actually gone out and talked to them? Granted, there are probably many that do fit your description, but it is rather bigoted of you to paint them all with the same broad brush. Just because you look Hispanic is no indication that you are not an American citizen.

I think that those who hire illegals should be penalized, but first we should make it easier for them to verify the illegality of the workers. As it stands, if the employer does more checking on someone who is obviously Hispanic than he/she does one someone who is obviously Anglo, he/she can be sued for discrimination.