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May 4, 2010 at 9:47 PM in reply to: 4S Ranch–Comparison of Remaining 4 Builders of 3000 sq ft homes #547042May 4, 2010 at 9:47 PM in reply to: 4S Ranch–Comparison of Remaining 4 Builders of 3000 sq ft homes #547140
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Participant[quote=afirsthomeowner]Hi freshman, I know a lot of cars here have tint windows, which normally came with a little dark color. What about the tint windows for houses? Do they also have some colors on? And how do I know whether the window is tinted or not? Thanks.[/quote]
afirsthomeowner, the new windows that have been released in 2009 are “Low E” and come in both double and triple-paned (1/2″ to 3/4″ thick) in various window styles. They are manufactured with “argon gas” between the layers of glass.
Select versions of these windows are eligible for tax credits of up to $1500 for 2009 and 2010 ($5000 purchase for the full credit). I purchased a large picture window in December 2009 called Pella SunDefense at Lowes, when they were running a special. These particular windows have white vinyl frames and truly do keep out the heat and cold and act as “sunglasses” for your room so that your carpet and furniture don’t fade.
These windows are awesome and do everything they are advertised to do. The way you can tell a window is “Low E” is to look at it carefully from the side. It has a subtle green or gray tint to it, which is not discernable looking at it directly. From the inside of the house, they make the outside truly come alive – actually make you feel as if you are outside. Some are designed to see out of, but not into from the street.
This type of window also comes with a wood frame, but it is much more expensive.
I can’t imagine that new construction is using these windows yet, as they are fairly new on the market and there hasn’t been much construction in the last year or so.
May 4, 2010 at 9:47 PM in reply to: 4S Ranch–Comparison of Remaining 4 Builders of 3000 sq ft homes #547411Participant[quote=afirsthomeowner]Hi freshman, I know a lot of cars here have tint windows, which normally came with a little dark color. What about the tint windows for houses? Do they also have some colors on? And how do I know whether the window is tinted or not? Thanks.[/quote]
afirsthomeowner, the new windows that have been released in 2009 are “Low E” and come in both double and triple-paned (1/2″ to 3/4″ thick) in various window styles. They are manufactured with “argon gas” between the layers of glass.
Select versions of these windows are eligible for tax credits of up to $1500 for 2009 and 2010 ($5000 purchase for the full credit). I purchased a large picture window in December 2009 called Pella SunDefense at Lowes, when they were running a special. These particular windows have white vinyl frames and truly do keep out the heat and cold and act as “sunglasses” for your room so that your carpet and furniture don’t fade.
These windows are awesome and do everything they are advertised to do. The way you can tell a window is “Low E” is to look at it carefully from the side. It has a subtle green or gray tint to it, which is not discernable looking at it directly. From the inside of the house, they make the outside truly come alive – actually make you feel as if you are outside. Some are designed to see out of, but not into from the street.
This type of window also comes with a wood frame, but it is much more expensive.
I can’t imagine that new construction is using these windows yet, as they are fairly new on the market and there hasn’t been much construction in the last year or so.
ParticipantIf it burned all that time without being noticed or the fire department showing up, then where was the “covenant security” personnel all that time?? Don’t RSF owners pay through the nose for two HOA’s (the Master Assn. and neighborhood Assn.) What good did these layers of bureaucracy (before reaching the fire dept.) do in a time of crisis? Obviously, the owners were away when this happened . . . when nobody was “minding the store.”
ParticipantIf it burned all that time without being noticed or the fire department showing up, then where was the “covenant security” personnel all that time?? Don’t RSF owners pay through the nose for two HOA’s (the Master Assn. and neighborhood Assn.) What good did these layers of bureaucracy (before reaching the fire dept.) do in a time of crisis? Obviously, the owners were away when this happened . . . when nobody was “minding the store.”
ParticipantIf it burned all that time without being noticed or the fire department showing up, then where was the “covenant security” personnel all that time?? Don’t RSF owners pay through the nose for two HOA’s (the Master Assn. and neighborhood Assn.) What good did these layers of bureaucracy (before reaching the fire dept.) do in a time of crisis? Obviously, the owners were away when this happened . . . when nobody was “minding the store.”
ParticipantIf it burned all that time without being noticed or the fire department showing up, then where was the “covenant security” personnel all that time?? Don’t RSF owners pay through the nose for two HOA’s (the Master Assn. and neighborhood Assn.) What good did these layers of bureaucracy (before reaching the fire dept.) do in a time of crisis? Obviously, the owners were away when this happened . . . when nobody was “minding the store.”
ParticipantIf it burned all that time without being noticed or the fire department showing up, then where was the “covenant security” personnel all that time?? Don’t RSF owners pay through the nose for two HOA’s (the Master Assn. and neighborhood Assn.) What good did these layers of bureaucracy (before reaching the fire dept.) do in a time of crisis? Obviously, the owners were away when this happened . . . when nobody was “minding the store.”
Participant[quote=UCGal]Technically – only the 2nd district supervisor has to listen to the people of Santee. She did, and that’s why Jacobs was the dissenting vote . . . [/quote] I meant to say, Jacob’s “opponents,” not “running mates” – LOL!
UC Gal, you are correct, Jacob can be counted on to look out for her constituency. The other 4 are only obligated to be loyal to *their own* constituency.
Participant[quote=UCGal]Technically – only the 2nd district supervisor has to listen to the people of Santee. She did, and that’s why Jacobs was the dissenting vote . . . [/quote] I meant to say, Jacob’s “opponents,” not “running mates” – LOL!
UC Gal, you are correct, Jacob can be counted on to look out for her constituency. The other 4 are only obligated to be loyal to *their own* constituency.
Participant[quote=UCGal]Technically – only the 2nd district supervisor has to listen to the people of Santee. She did, and that’s why Jacobs was the dissenting vote . . . [/quote] I meant to say, Jacob’s “opponents,” not “running mates” – LOL!
UC Gal, you are correct, Jacob can be counted on to look out for her constituency. The other 4 are only obligated to be loyal to *their own* constituency.
Participant[quote=UCGal]Technically – only the 2nd district supervisor has to listen to the people of Santee. She did, and that’s why Jacobs was the dissenting vote . . . [/quote] I meant to say, Jacob’s “opponents,” not “running mates” – LOL!
UC Gal, you are correct, Jacob can be counted on to look out for her constituency. The other 4 are only obligated to be loyal to *their own* constituency.
Participant[quote=UCGal]Technically – only the 2nd district supervisor has to listen to the people of Santee. She did, and that’s why Jacobs was the dissenting vote . . . [/quote] I meant to say, Jacob’s “opponents,” not “running mates” – LOL!
UC Gal, you are correct, Jacob can be counted on to look out for her constituency. The other 4 are only obligated to be loyal to *their own* constituency.
Participant[quote=SkyRanchOwner]. . . Good point flu, but really, the Board of Supervisors needs to listen to the people of Santee. This is an old building/comlex left over from the 60s. There are many places to put this jail, and there has been a lot of redevelopment in Santee to support not plopping the new expansion jail in the middle of it all.[/quote]
Skyranchowner, the County has owned this land for nearly 50 years. Not only is Las Colinas situated there, but Edgemoor long-term care facility is also there, as well as other County offices. The County has a *fleet* of attorneys well versed in land-use matters in its employ and at their disposal (not hourly) to pursue eminent domain. They have nothing but time on their hands and will litigate into oblivion, all the way through the appeal process.
Every single business that has moved into Santee in recent years was AWARE that the County owned a HUGE parcel in the middle of Santee BEFORE they moved in.
County is only attempting to get eminent domain rights against the developer’s use of the fringes of the land they already own (most likely for easements for jail bus parking, truck loading ramps and the like).
I am a retired County employee, not necessarily always on the side of the County and can tell you that yes, this particular group of supervisors has been on board for 16 to 18 years. Every 4 years, each one comes up for re-election in their respective districts (Slater-Price’s and Horn’s districts have been “gerrymandered” in recent years) and they either run unopposed or “win” another term. I can personally recall two expensive and persistent campaigning attempts by one of the County’s unions for Dianne Jacob’s running mates. Alas, they did not work.
Skyranchowner, the PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN. Things are what they are. You must accept what Santee actually is below you as it is in your constant view 🙂
Participant[quote=SkyRanchOwner]. . . Good point flu, but really, the Board of Supervisors needs to listen to the people of Santee. This is an old building/comlex left over from the 60s. There are many places to put this jail, and there has been a lot of redevelopment in Santee to support not plopping the new expansion jail in the middle of it all.[/quote]
Skyranchowner, the County has owned this land for nearly 50 years. Not only is Las Colinas situated there, but Edgemoor long-term care facility is also there, as well as other County offices. The County has a *fleet* of attorneys well versed in land-use matters in its employ and at their disposal (not hourly) to pursue eminent domain. They have nothing but time on their hands and will litigate into oblivion, all the way through the appeal process.
Every single business that has moved into Santee in recent years was AWARE that the County owned a HUGE parcel in the middle of Santee BEFORE they moved in.
County is only attempting to get eminent domain rights against the developer’s use of the fringes of the land they already own (most likely for easements for jail bus parking, truck loading ramps and the like).
I am a retired County employee, not necessarily always on the side of the County and can tell you that yes, this particular group of supervisors has been on board for 16 to 18 years. Every 4 years, each one comes up for re-election in their respective districts (Slater-Price’s and Horn’s districts have been “gerrymandered” in recent years) and they either run unopposed or “win” another term. I can personally recall two expensive and persistent campaigning attempts by one of the County’s unions for Dianne Jacob’s running mates. Alas, they did not work.
Skyranchowner, the PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN. Things are what they are. You must accept what Santee actually is below you as it is in your constant view 🙂
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