# New Window **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [September 30, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-window/233053 "2013-09-30T12:13:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2013, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-window/233053/21 "2013-10-03T08:57:47Z")
> [@1QIKZ](#): > > I’ve gotta start raising my prices. Or buying/installing more expensive windows 😉 ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2013, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-window/233053/22 "2013-10-03T13:34:13Z")
Or bullshit the hell out of cheaper ones. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2013, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-window/233053/23 "2013-10-03T16:29:29Z")
> [@93dx--hatch](#): > > ^Not all vinyl windows are the same… You’re absolutely right. Serious question though. Do bristol windows have fusion welded frames or are they mechanically fastened? ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-window/233053/24 "2013-10-03T18:46:29Z")
> [@sobo](#): > > Serious question though. Do bristol windows have fusion welded frames or are they mechanically fastened? Bristol Standard Double Hung Replacement Window Features: PVC Virgin Vinyl multi-cavity main frame Reinforced sub frame of HDR (High Definition Reinforcement) Bar or Reinforced sub frame of HDR and thermally broken aluminum Mechanically joined mainframe Sash frames are reinforced with a proprietary composite HDR Bar Adjustable 80lb. pressure alignment clips on both jamb sides 7 degree 5-Air Barrier sloped sill incorporates a unique weep hole system Double fusion welded sash frames Exclusive windjammer flexible weather-seal Snap-in interior glazing Patented Q-IV 4-Point Steel Deadbolt Locking System ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-window/233053/25 "2013-10-03T19:04:33Z")
… yikes. I could kinda see that from the picture but I couldn’t decipher bristol’s 90’s website layout to find that information. Well, regardless. It’s a window that’s worlds better than the ones they replaced efficiency wise. ---
**Author:** ![Johnnylude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2013, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-window/233053/26 "2013-10-04T05:54:09Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > Bristol Standard Double Hung Replacement Window Features: > PVC Virgin Vinyl multi-cavity main frame > Reinforced sub frame of HDR (High Definition Reinforcement) Bar or > Reinforced sub frame of HDR and thermally broken aluminum > Mechanically joined mainframe > Sash frames are reinforced with a proprietary composite HDR Bar > Adjustable 80lb. pressure alignment clips on both jamb sides > 7 degree 5-Air Barrier sloped sill incorporates a unique weep hole system > Double fusion welded sash frames > Exclusive windjammer flexible weather-seal > Snap-in interior glazing > Patented Q-IV 4-Point Steel Deadbolt Locking System Not sure what all ^^ means but is it really necessary for a window? or just overkill? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-window/233053.md?page=1)