I’ve definitely seen what you’re talking about with Kolbe’s interior wood after a few seasons—especially if the finish isn’t kept up. It can get dinge...

Interesting take—I've seen both sides of this in my work. Sometimes folks expect weatherstripping to fix everything, but if the original windows are b...

That’s exactly what I’ve seen too—argon does make a noticeable difference, but only if the rest of the install is solid. I’ve worked on a bunch of old...

That’s actually a really common issue with older homes—sometimes the gaps around the window frames are the real culprits for sound sneaking in. Did yo...

Interesting you mention the sealing—do you think the foam or the caulk made the bigger difference? I’ve seen a few jobs where people skipped the backe...

Triple-pane definitely helps, but I'm curious—did you consider trying interior storm windows first? I've seen them work pretty well in similar setups,...

Totally agree about seals being overlooked, but have you guys ever found condensation issues even after resealing everything? I ran into a job last wi...

Great points about casements, especially with our Tampa weather. Curious though, have you seen many issues with the crank mechanisms on casements over...

Yeah, that's been my experience too. But I'm curious—has anyone noticed if triple-pane windows significantly cut down on outside noise compared to dou...

Interesting points about fabric weight—I've had similar issues with heavy curtains too. But I'm curious, did you ever try using curtain rings or clips...