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Milgard Replacement Product Lifetime Limited Warranty
Milgard Manufacturing LLC warranty document for windows and doors manufactured after January 1, 2026 for installation into existing structures. Provides lifetime coverage for original purchasers while they own and occupy their residential dwelling, and 10-year limited warranty for all other owners. -
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2025-02-26StART SIRRPP Update — Field Assessment: Window Installation and Maintenance Issues (Slide 11, February 26, 2025)
A presentation slide (page 11) summarizing field assessment findings related to window installation and maintenance issues, including screws at sill bottoms promoting water damage, caulked-over weepholes, and design factors affecting longevity and repairability. Specific concerns noted include non-removeable storm panels on fixed picture windows and inability to clean windows with moving sashes. -
2025-02-26StART SIRRPP Update — Field Assessment Findings: Windows, Doors, and Ventilation — Slide 10 (February 26, 2025)
A presentation slide summarizing field assessment findings for a noise insulation or mitigation program. Key findings include operational and appearance issues with windows (locking, condensation, seal failures, mold), absence of entry doors in port-sponsored installations, and ventilation via non-mechanical vents or fresh air intakes. -
2024-05-02Port Of Seattle Sound Insulation Repair, Replacement, and Preventive Program (SIRRPP) Homeowner Condition Survey
Port Of Seattle SIRRPP (Sound Insulation Repair, Replacement, and Preventive Program) homeowner condition survey administered via Qualtrics, dated 2024-05-02. Survey assesses current condition of previously installed sound insulation treatments — including windows and doors — in homes participating in the Port noise mitigation program near Sea-Tac Airport. Questions cover address verification, property ownership (own vs. -
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Port Of Seattle Sound Insulation Repair, Replacement, and Preventive Program (SIRRPP) Homeowner Condition Survey
The Port of Seattle developed this Qualtrics survey to assess the condition of sound insulation treatments — such as windows and doors — previously installed in homes near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Residents are asked to verify their address, confirm property ownership and length of residency, and answer detailed questions about their windows, including how many exist and whether they were installed by the Port. The survey aims to identify items that may need repair, replacement, or maintenance. -
2024-02-26Five Typical Examples of Port Package Damage
These images document window condition issues including fogging between glass panes, condensation buildup, mold growth, and deteriorating frames and seals. The photos show evidence of moisture intrusion and seal failure in residential windows, with visible mold, rust stains, and dirt accumulation along window tracks and sills. Such conditions are commonly associated with prolonged exposure to noise-related vibration and humidity in properties near high-traffic areas like airports. -
2024-02-04Some typical examples of Port Package problems
This document illustrates common defects found in Port Package window and door installations in homes near Sea-Tac Airport, showing problems that go beyond normal wear and tear. Issues documented include exterior mold growth that impairs visibility, active water leakage between window panes, and serious structural damage caused by water infiltrating wall framing — in one case requiring a full wall replacement costing $100,000. These problems are reported across the geographic area where Port Packages have been installed and are not attributed to homeowner misuse. -
Port Package Documentation – Rotted Window Sill
Karen Hynes, Des Moines, outer wall replacement Port Package 09-29-2020 -
2020-02-25Failed windows
A presentation slide titled 'Failed Windows' states that Alpine Windows installed in the 1990s had a higher than average failure rate, that Alpine went bankrupt in 2000 and stopped honoring warranties, and that approximately 5,000 homes received Alpine window products. The slide also notes that other products from the late 1980s and early 1990s may be failing due to end-of-lifespan issues, and that state legislation is being proposed to allow replacement of failed products.