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keeping windows insulated way up in thin air
Came across this article yesterday about how they're building some new research station high up in the Andes, and apparently, regular window insulation just doesn't cut it at…
finally solved my high-altitude window fogging issue
After months of dealing with condensation and fogging up here in the mountains, finally upgraded my windows to ones filled with argon gas. Huge improvement, no more foggy…
high-altitude windows - special gas or regular air?
Hey everyone, I'm looking into replacing some windows at our cabin up in the mountains (around 8,000 ft elevation). The guy at the store mentioned something about special…
Ever heard about space-time getting stretchy?
I stumbled across something pretty wild today - apparently, gravity doesn't just pull stuff toward planets and stars, it actually bends and stretches space itself. Like, imagine a…
window insulation issues living up in the mountains
Moved to a house in the mountains last year, and we replaced some old windows with these fancy gas-filled ones. The guy at the store said they'd be…
Window gas fills useless at high elevation?
Anyone else kinda annoyed that window companies push these fancy gas-filled windows, but then you find out they're basically pointless if you live up in the mountains or…
Thinking about upgrading windows - any tips for mountain weather?
Last winter was rough, you know, colder than usual and the wind just seemed relentless. Our cabin has these older windows that've been here since before we bought…
Finally upgraded our drafty mountain cabin windows - what a difference
We've had this little cabin up in the mountains for years, and every winter I'd dread the crazy heating bills and drafts that made it feel like we…
WINDOWS ACTING WEIRD AT HIGH ALTITUDE - ANY IDEAS?
Noticed something odd last weekend when we stayed at a cabin up in the mountains. The windows were fogging up like crazy and seemed harder to open and…
window insulation tips for high-altitude living?
Moved into a cabin recently that's pretty high up, and I'm noticing the windows get super drafty and cold at night. Anyone dealt with this before or have…