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RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma

Had a similar run-in with condensation after we swapped out our original 1940s single panes a few years back. The installer also brushed it off, but I...

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RE: Swapping Out Old Windows for Jeld-Wen Casements: Worth It?

That creaking and shifting sounds all too familiar. I put in a set of Jeld-Wen casements in my ‘62 split-level, and every big temperature swing, there...

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RE: Anyone tried those ultra-slim triple glass windows yet?

I know what you mean about that dry winter air—my wife jokes she can shuffle across the living room and power a small appliance with static. We put in...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

We had a similar experience—windows helped, but weren't the magic bullet. One thing that surprised me was sealing gaps around recessed lighting fixtur...

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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

That's a good point about indoor humidity. When we first switched to vinyl, I had similar condensation issues until I realized our humidity was hoveri...

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RE: Can you combine utility rebates and federal tax credits? My experience so far...

When we replaced our furnace a couple of years back, we were able to claim both the utility rebate and the federal tax credit without any issues. As o...

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RE: south-facing windows and thermal mass—worth it for winter heating?

We went through something similar a few years back, and honestly, the thermal mass effect wasn't as dramatic as we'd hoped. We added a concrete slab f...

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RE: Hypothetical scenario: freezing temps hit and your windows leak like crazy—what's your DIY fix?

That's exactly right—condensation is basically a mini science experiment happening on your windows. Weatherstripping definitely helps, but I've also f...

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RE: high-altitude windows—special gas or regular air?

Went through something similar myself when we moved into our high-altitude place a couple of years back. The original windows had regular air fill, an...

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