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

- Pulled out the old wood windows last fall—house was built in the late 70s, so there was definitely some sketchy stuff lurking behind the trim (mold,...

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RE: Trading sirens for silence: imagining a window swap that changed everything

- Noticed the same thing—new windows made my place eerily quiet at first. - Tracked my energy usage for a few months. Saw about a 15% drop in heating ...

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RE: Window choices when living way up high

I've actually found fiberglass frames pretty decent, even in winter. A few things I've noticed: - Condensation usually happens if humidity indoors is...

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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

- Acoustic caulk isn't too tricky—just use painter's tape to keep edges clean. - Windows definitely outperform curtains, but sealing gaps first might ...

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RE: Installing new windows? Don't learn safety by accident

Went through something similar last year when I replaced a couple of windows in my living room. Thought I had accounted for everything—measured multip...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

Good tips on the UV film—I did something similar but went with solar screens instead. They're a bit pricier upfront, but installation was easy and the...

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RE: Just saw an article claiming Fibrex beats vinyl and fiberglass for windows—thoughts?

Recently replaced some old vinyl windows with Fibrex, here's my quick take: - Noticeably sturdier feel overall. - Slight improvement in noise reductio...

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RE: Just got Renewal by Andersen windows installed—here's how it went

Good tip on the bottom edge—I noticed something similar on mine. Quick check with a flashlight showed thinner foam spots. Easy fix, but glad you menti...

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RE: Keeping wooden windows alive longer without going broke

Latex definitely has its perks, but I wouldn't dismiss traditional putty quite so quickly. Just finished restoring some windows myself (first-time hom...

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