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

I get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t say it’s totally hopeless. I swapped out all my old wood windows for fiberglass frames about five years...

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RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?

I’ve definitely run into the same thing—backer rod and standard caulks just don’t hold up in older homes with big temp swings. That “shrinking and get...

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

I totally get where you’re coming from—there’s a point where the comfort factor just outweighs the numbers on paper. I’m usually the type to crunch ev...

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RE: Swapping old windows for new: did your curb appeal actually improve?

Restoring old wood windows is a labor of love, for sure. I tried it on my 1920s bungalow—lots of sanding, reglazing, and cursing at stuck sashes. They...

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RE: WHAT MADE YOUR WINDOW QUOTE JUMP? MATERIALS VS. INSTALLATION

I’ve run into this exact thing with window quotes and it’s honestly one of the more frustrating parts of home ownership. “Site conditions” is such a c...

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RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills—a coastal homeowner's dilemma

I get the frustration—coastal air eats through everything eventually. But I’m not sold on aluminum as the lesser evil. That’s fair, but in my experie...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

I've been considering View windows myself, but your comment about the app interface being clunky gives me pause. Honestly, my experience with smart ho...

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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window—caulk or weather stripping?

Good point about the flashing—it's often overlooked. But before jumping to conclusions, have you considered the possibility of condensation rather tha...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

That's a fair point—smart windows alone won't magically slash your energy bills if other factors aren't optimized. I looked into View and SageGlass my...

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RE: Found out you can finance new windows—who knew?

I financed a window replacement about two years ago, and while the terms weren't exactly deceptive, there were definitely a few gray areas. For exampl...

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