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ainferno40
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RE: Double Vs. Triple Glazed Windows: Which Really Cuts Down City Noise?

I get where you’re coming from about the diminishing returns. We switched out all our old single panes for double glazing back in the early 2000s, and...

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RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?

I get it, but I actually waited almost a decade before swapping out my old windows. They were drafty, sure, but a little plastic film and weatherstrip...

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RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows

Yeah, that haze drives me nuts too. I’ve tried the greenhouse plastic and had similar results—clearer for longer, but still not perfect. One year I tr...

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RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated

Had the same debate a few years back—kept wanting to hang onto those old wood sashes for the “character,” but after one winter of fighting drafts, I g...

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RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?

I actually had the opposite experience—did insulation first, then windows a couple years later. The insulation made a difference, sure, but the window...

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RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air—Any Recommendations?

Never messed with UV protectant, just stuck to hosing them off every few months. The chalky film’s annoying but honestly, it beats the saggy look my n...

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RE: City Traffic Driving Me Nuts—Do New Windows Actually Help?

Double-pane windows made a big difference for us too, but I hear you on the cost and the mess. I remember thinking the installers would be in and out ...

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RE: Got a refund for new windows—totally worth it

I had the same thing happen after I swapped out my old windows—was expecting to see a big drop on my bills, but honestly, it was the quiet that really...

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RE: Thinking about fiberglass windows from Pella, are they worth it?

Had the same debate a few years back—my old wood windows were just getting hammered by the sun, and I got tired of dealing with peeling paint every sp...

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RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles

Yeah, I've definitely run into that before. When we replaced our old windows a few years back, the rep made it sound like mixing styles was practicall...

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