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RE: Little details after window install - what actually made a difference?
Funny, I always thought backband was just for looks until I saw how much it covers up. I’m with you on the caulk - sometimes I try to get fancy with tape, but nine times out of ten I just end up smoothing it out with my ...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
That mental image cracked me up - been there, sort of. When we did our kitchen, the window was so off-center it looked like we were prepping for a drive-thru. I kept joking about serving coffee out of it to the neighbors...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
I get the hesitation, but honestly, sometimes jumping in early isn't all bad. A friend of mine installed SageGlass about two years ago, and yeah, there were a couple hiccups - like the sensors misreading cloudy days - bu...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
I remember touring an office building last year that had some sort of smart glass installed - not sure if it was View or SageGlass, honestly. It was a pretty gloomy day, and I distinctly recall thinking the lighting felt...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
Good point about sunlight - I remember last winter, I left my blinds cracked open a bit and noticed way less condensation on sunny days. Still wondering if fiberglass windows would really justify the extra cost though......
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
I've wondered the same thing about fiberglass myself. A neighbor of mine upgraded to fiberglass frames a few years back, and he swears by them - says they're holding up way better than his old vinyl ones ever did, especi...
RE: Planning to replace windows myself - what should I remember?
That's a solid point about the feel test - I learned the hard way when I replaced my windows last summer. Thought tighter meant better insulation, but nope...ended up with windows that stuck slightly. Also, don't underes...