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RE: Anyone tried those ultra-slim triple glass windows yet?
That made me laugh - never thought I’d miss a chilly draft sneaking in, but after swapping ours out for the ultra-slim triple glass last winter, I get it. Our living room’s way cozier, but yeah, the air just kinda... sto...
RE: ANYONE DEAL WITH SIMONTON WARRANTY LATELY?
I actually had a totally different experience with Simonton, which surprised me after reading so many posts like this. Our house was built in 2007 and we’ve got the original Simonton windows - one of the balances snapped...
RE: DID YOU KNOW THESE WINDOWS USE REAL WOOD INSIDE?
Can totally relate to that - my living room windows get hammered by afternoon sun and it’s wild how fast the finish fades. I tried the “no maintenance” route once, but ended up with splotchy patches and regrets. Now I ju...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
I've tried weather stripping before, and honestly, it didn't hold up as well as I'd hoped. Maybe I got the wrong type or something... Ended up going back to caulk after a couple seasons, and with good prep, it's been sol...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Totally agree. We swapped out our ancient single-pane windows for double-pane last year, and honestly, the difference was night and day. No more foggy mornings or drafts...and my wallet didn't cry too much either, haha.