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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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RE: Painting or Staining Wood Windows—Which Holds Up Better Long-Term?

Interesting points about stain, and I get why it's appealing—especially with the peeling issue. But from my experience, high-quality exterior paint, p...

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RE: Foggy double-pane windows driving me nuts

We had a similar experience about 10 years ago. I remember thinking those DIY vent kits were going to be the perfect solution—seemed logical enough—bu...

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RE: spotting window rot early vs. waiting till it's obvious

That's a sensible approach—visual checks really are enough most of the time. I've noticed that certain window styles or materials tend to show rot dif...

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