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apollocarpenter857
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RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?

That’s exactly how I felt the first time I tried to tackle the paperwork—just endless hoops. It’s weird, because the savings do add up, but sometimes ...

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RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?

Secondary glazing is actually pretty effective, at least in my experience. I did a DIY version on two of my bedroom windows last winter—used acrylic p...

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RE: WHY IS WINDOW ENERGY EFFICIENCY SO CONFUSING? U-FACTOR VS R-VALUE RANT

I hear you on the brain fog with U-factor vs. R-value. It’s like they’re speaking two different languages for the same thing, and you have to keep fli...

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RE: Which is more annoying: smart window disconnects or battery problems?

I totally get the masking tape trick—did that for a while, but then the tape itself started peeling off before the battery died, so that backfired. On...

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RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?

That’s exactly what tripped me up—fiberglass frames just don’t have any give, so if your opening isn’t plumb or square, you’re in for a headache. I ha...

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RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames

MS polymer definitely has its perks, but I wouldn't completely write off polyurethane yet. I've found that proper prep and application make a huge dif...

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RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?

Kolbes are definitely a solid upgrade—I swapped mine in about three years ago and noticed the difference immediately, especially with noise reduction....