I would not chose these if I were installing new windows. I spent a fortune on aluminum clad, wood casement windows when I built my house. I have 33 windows. They leak inside from condensation frost on the outside. They are drafty and the screens are so flimsy they fall apart when cleaning. I would not use this product again! We had a custom home built in and used all Kolbe and Kolbe windows. The home is large and because we like light and the view we installed a total of 29 on the upper level and 17 on the lower walkout level.
About one third crank out the remainder are fixed. In 20 years we have replaced only one fixed pane because it developed a gas leak. We live in Iowa hence we have brutal winters. All seal well against drafts. The secret is good initial installation to prevent air and water leaks. YES, happy after 20 years! New home built in , I purchased brand new Kolbe and Kolbe single sash casement windows for new construction. These are aluminum clad wood, double glass glazings with a metal bead separating the two glazings.
I precisely installed these windows myself so I know it's not an installation issue. Every window operated perfectly when I first installed them. About 1 year in, many started to become difficult to close. This is when I first noticed the amount of water being held inside the sash. I thought I had a high humidity level so I started running ventilation. It hasn't helped. I live in PA and as soon as the weather starts turning cold, I get an amazing amount of "dew" developing on the bottom inch or two of glazing and if I open the window, it contains about two shot glasses of water all along the inside of the frame and sash.
The moisture is condensing on the cold surfaces. I don't know where the cold is getting thru. On installation, I insulated the area between the windows frame and the rough frame. It's a mystery to me. It's now so the windows are now 25 years old, but still, you would think they would last the lifetime of a house Why wouldn't they?
I would not purchase any Kolbe and Kolbe products in the future and would not recommend them. Almost all of my windows blow cold air in. I have to put towels and tape to minimize the cold air. None of them align correctly to lock properly but one will not lock at all, resulting in noticeable wind blowing in my bedroom.
These windows leak like sieves and are worst than s casement windows I once had. Windows are horrible, wind blows right through, actually had a thermometer in the window inside and it read 32 degrees when the inside temperature was Today, the company has grown into an international window and door company with seven locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Colorado. Varied offering: Kolbe manufacturers six different window lines in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and styles.
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Accessible design features, double-wide openings, hardware for emergency exit etc. Distinctive color and panel designs; fiberglass panels with aluminum frames. Three sash offer a large daylight opening with smooth, sliding operation.
Four sash can open in center for pass-through applications. For situations demanding a unique shape, function or configuration. Windows Kolbe windows go beyond the mainstream options to defy the limits of function, performance and style. Sliding Windows Can be configured up to four sash, side-by-side; offer a pass-through solution Single Double Triple Quad.
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