charliefilmmaker
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RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?

That’s a fair take—windows definitely aren’t just about the sticker price or the brand name. I’ve actually seen a couple of newer builds around here w...

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RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?

I get what you mean—sometimes I think I’m just being overly cautious too. In my experience, a little bit of moisture can show up just from condensati...

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RE: Swapping Vinyl for Fiberglass Windows: Surprising Perks (and One Annoyance)

That dust thing is real. I went with dark frames too, and it’s wild how fast they look dirty, especially after the lawn guys come through. I swear, I ...

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RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?

Yeah, I’ve run into this exact problem. It’s wild how variable the workmanship can be, even with companies that have decent reviews. I guess in their ...

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RE: SURPRISED BY WINDOW REPLACEMENT COSTS? WHAT TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING OFF

Couldn’t agree more about the “miscellaneous” trap. Been there—my last window job had a “site cleanup” fee I didn’t even notice until the final bill....

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RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?

I get where you’re coming from. I’ve got similar walls—nothing’s plumb, and wood just sort of “forgives” those weird old-house quirks. I’m still skept...

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RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?

Yeah, I’ve heard the same about krypton—unless your panes are really thin, it’s not some night-and-day difference over argon. I get what you mean abou...

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RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?

I hear you on the sticker shock for triple-pane—my wallet winced just looking at the quotes. I went with double-pane too (fiberglass, like you), and h...

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RE: Beating the heat with my own window install—anyone else try this?

I get the appeal, but honestly, I’m not totally sold on low-E glass for everyone. We looked into it last year and the price nearly made me choke—espec...

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RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air—Any Recommendations?

Yeah, I’ve seen the same thing with aluminum—doesn’t matter how good the coating is, salty air just finds a way. Fiberglass is supposed to be better f...

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