- That putty is basically concrete, right? I’ve snapped more than one putty knife trying to get it loose. - Heat gun’s a gamble—works, but yeah, sco...

Totally agree—weatherstripping and sealing are key. A few extra thoughts from my experience: - Check your window frames carefully for tiny gaps; even...

I've actually had a similar experience with gels—it does last longer, but man...the grime buildup drove me nuts. I live in a pretty dusty area, so it ...

- Totally see your point about minor glitches, but honestly, even small tech hiccups can get annoying over time. - Had a friend who installed SageGlas...

Good points all around, but just to throw in a slightly different perspective: - Shades definitely help with coziness, but if your windows are seriou...

Yeah, UV exposure is definitely a valid concern with those big windows. I've had good luck using UV-rated window film on ours—helps cut down fading on...

Graphite powder's handy but yeah, it can get messy pretty quick. I've found applying it sparingly with a small paintbrush helps keep things cleaner—ju...

Good points, but honestly, sealing alone didn't do much for us. Tried caulking every gap I could find, even did the smoke test too... still heard plen...

Totally relate to the spline frustration. A few things I've learned from my own screen replacement adventures: - Definitely worth investing in a dece...