- Swapped out original aluminum windows in my 1960s ranch about 8 years ago. - Aluminum held up to storms, but man, the condensation was a nightmare...

- Totally agree—sometimes it feels like we need a decoder ring just to buy insulation or paint these days. - I’ve done both: tried the fancy labeled s...

- Gotta say, I’ve had the opposite experience with silicone spray. Used it pretty sparingly and wiped off the excess—never got that sticky mess you me...

- Agree on the thermal comfort—triple pane made our upstairs way more livable last winter. - Noticed less draftiness, but honestly, the install qualit...

Good point about the natural wood finishes—matching wood tones can be trickier than it seems. I've found that even subtle differences in undertones (w...

Good call on triple-pane—makes a noticeable difference. From experience: - Glass definitely matters most (argon fill FTW). - Frame material can matter...

- Installed vinyl windows with stainless hardware about 5 yrs ago (coastal FL). - No significant fading yet, but slight dulling on vinyl facing direct...

Totally agree about seeing them in person first—online pics can be deceiving. I went through this last spring when we replaced our old windows. A few ...