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RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
Gotta say, I've seen the opposite happen too. Had a client who spent ages sealing and insulating around some pretty average double-pane windows, thinking it'd solve everything. It helped a bit, sure, but the real game-ch...
RE: Finally beat the icy drafts sneaking through my windows
Haha, window science for the win. I once had a client who swore by bubble wrap taped to the glass - looked kinda goofy, but honestly, it worked surprisingly well. Thermal curtains are definitely a step up in style though...
RE: Windows for mountain homes - vinyl vs fiberglass?
Funny you mention the popping sounds - I had a client last year who swore his vinyl windows were haunted because of those random pops at night. He even joked about calling in a ghost hunter before I explained it was just...
RE: Windows for mountain homes - vinyl vs fiberglass?
Had a similar experience with fiberglass windows myself, but honestly, I wouldn't write them off completely. A few years back, I installed vinyl windows in a client's mountain cabin - thought they'd hold up fine. Well, t...
RE: Just saw an article claiming Fibrex beats vinyl and fiberglass for windows - thoughts?
I've done a handful of Fibrex installs myself, and honestly, they're pretty solid windows. Had one customer who insisted on Fibrex because he'd read all the marketing hype. Funny thing is, he spent so much time obsessing...
RE: Swapped out old windows, heating bill dropped big time
Had a client last year who swore up and down that new windows wouldn't do squat for his heating bill. He was convinced it was all marketing hype. Fast forward to this winter, he calls me laughing, saying he's eating crow...
RE: thinking about moving down south, worth the hype?
Lived in Austin for about 5 years, and yeah, summers are no joke - think walking into an oven every time you step outside. But honestly, you adapt pretty quick. Traffic can suck, especially during festivals or game days,...