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Donald Bosch

Canada

On Vacation
returns 11/10/2009

Expertise

I can answer any question relating to windows & doors, glass and mirror, including performance specs, insulation specs, installation and design.

Experience in the area

I am a retired window & door specialist, having had related businesses in the industry for over 20 years. I also have very good knowledge of glass, sealed units,(thermal glass) insulation.

Education/Credentials

Many industry related technical courses and seminars and a lengthy career in sales with large manufacturers.

What do you like about this subject?

The fact that windows & doors make up a large portion of a homes energy loss and gain.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to be able to cap off a successful career in this field by sharing my knowledge with home owners who too often get misinformed about energy efficient products

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Glass insulation available today can be nearly as efficient as an R-19 wall.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Cost ratios compared to benefit ratios are somewhat controversial, as many people believe that more expensive windows do not have a good payback, yet they fail to insert the "comfort" parameters into the equation.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Jeanne	10/28/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you, Donald for your advice and .....
Tim	10/06/09	10	10	10	10
Gord	10/01/09	10	10	10	10
Dan	09/28/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for the advice and for such .....
Gary	09/01/09	10	10	10	10	thanx Don that answered my question Gary

Recent Answers from Donald Bosch

2009-10-28 soundproofing:

Hi David, It would work to a point. It would definitely eliminate most of the noise, and if that is not enough, there is specific insulation for soundproofing that is sold in the large stores as well

2009-10-27 cellar door:

Hi Jeanne, Installing a steel door with a steel frame can easily be done with tapcon screws if you are installing in the foundation. You can indeed also use plastic plugs, but I prefer the tapcon screws

2009-10-25 Sagging window frames:

Hi Jessie, Sorry for the delay, I was setting up a new computer and things got out of hand. Having said that, your problem may be a bigger one than you think. Windows that are unable to open in

2009-10-19 leaking door:

Hi Rochelle, Did you see the water come in on the sill under the weatherstripping or did someone assume that's where it was coming from? I ask because the water may be coming in from underneath the

2009-10-16 Bathroom Window Weep Holes:

Hi Paul, Are they still designing homes like that? I thought finally someone had figured out that a shower stall is not quite the right place to put a window. Depending on the weather, you may have

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