clewis57
clewis57
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RE: Which window brand let you down more: Pella or Andersen?

Nailed it—installer makes or breaks it every time, no matter the sticker price. I’ve had both Pella and Andersen in different places, and honestly, th...

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RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?

I get what you’re saying about the little differences bugging you over time. But do most people really notice, or is it just us who obsess over hardw...

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RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?

I get what you’re saying about the color shift, but I’m not totally convinced it’s all down to the low-e coating. I swapped out a bunch of windows las...

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RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?

I get what you’re saying about the shadowy spot. I’ve used those kits a couple times, and yeah, they do stop the crack from turning into a spiderweb d...

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RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?

That’s exactly where I get stuck. I like the look of my 1920s windows, but I keep wondering if I’m just being sentimental. Have you noticed any issues...

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RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)

I get where you’re coming from, but is “good enough” really enough when you’re dealing with drafty old windows year after year? Rope caulk worked for ...

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RE: Did you know window boxes used to be called "window gardens"?

I always wonder why we tend to overcomplicate things, especially with stuff like window boxes, or “window gardens”—never heard that term before, but I...

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RE: Did you go Euro for passive house windows or stick with local triple-pane?

I’ve wondered if the Euro tilt-turns are really worth the headache in these older homes. The air sealing is great, but did you have any issues with ha...

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RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade

Tried the foam sleeves myself once for a bunch of old storm windows, but honestly, they did get squished pretty quick—especially when I stacked more t...

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RE: Swapping Out Old Windows? Thin Triple-Pane Might Be Worth a Look

Has anyone else noticed that the “quieter room” benefit is a bit hit or miss? I swapped out my old single-pane windows for triple-pane last winter, an...

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