After 15 years, I could not believe how many rotting sills and sashes I have replaced or repaired. I built a new home in 2000 and wanted the best windows and doors. My contractor recommended Kolbe. What a mistake, after spending $85,000. We had the problem before 10 years, but the last 5 years has been a...
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Windows are 14 years old have had multiple what problems starting at 4 to 5 years old have spent 10,000 dollars repairing them back then and now spend several thousand every few years . I have contacted manufacture and distributor both of which blamed me for improper maintenance which is ridiculous…. windows have been painted properly and...
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We installed about 40 Kolbe Ultra Clad Windows in 2003. We have since discovered that the windows sashes (both fixed and active) are rotting away. The problem appears to be in the lack of angle in the sill. The sill has an almost non-existent angle which allows water to stand on the sill. It is subsequently wicked...
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Having read the numerous other complaints posted on this site we find ourselves joining in. We are experiencing the same issue with our K&K windows – sashes rotting away. We are in WI and have found several others with the same situation. We are told by the company doing our replacements that the cause of this problem...
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We built a custom home 12 years ago and have had numerous problems with rotting sashes and frames on our home. A home that has a total of 64 windows and doors. Needless to say with the whole back of my house having windows, I have a lot of money invested in windows. Have had the middle...
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