Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

saraha70 · 2025-04-26T01:56:26Z

I was chatting with a buddy who just moved into a cabin way up in the Rockies, and he mentioned something kinda interesting. Apparently, regular windows don't hold up so well at higher elevations because of the pressure differences and extreme temperature swings...who knew? He said his first batch of windows actually ended up warping and developing leaks pretty quick, which sounds like a nightmare when you're dealing with mountain winters. He ended up having to get these special insulated windows designed specifically for high-altitude use—something about gas-filled panes adjusted for altitude or whatever. I never thought altitude would make such a difference in window choice, but it makes sense, I guess. Now I'm curious if anyone else has heard about this or knows more details. Like, is there a certain elevation where regular windows become useless, or is it more gradual than that? Just seems like one of those random facts that's oddly fascinating.

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- Same boat here...went double pane last fall, wallet's still recovering.
- But seriously, night-and-day difference from the old drafty nightmares.
- Triple panes sound fancy, but hey, baby steps—you're doing great already.

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