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danielt70
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RE: Don’t skip the flashing: a small step that saved me big headaches

Interesting—my house is about 30 years old and I’ve been slowly replacing the original windows. I’ve heard mixed things about flashing with brick, so ...

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RE: WHAT MADE YOUR WINDOW QUOTE JUMP? MATERIALS VS. INSTALLATION

That’s exactly how I felt looking at my first round of window quotes. I kept wondering, is “premium caulking” just code for “not the cheapest option o...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

Interesting points, but I'm wondering—is triple glazing really worth the extra cost? I've heard from friends it barely made a dent in their bills comp...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

I've tried the plastic wrap trick too, and it definitely works short-term. But do you find it's enough for really drafty windows or just minor leaks? ...

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RE: Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it?

Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it? Reading through this makes me wonder... how do you even spot frame rot before it becomes obvious? I...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

Glad to hear DIY is doable...but how tricky was sealing everything properly? I'm considering tackling mine soon, but worried about messing up insulati...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

Totally agree about polycarbonate holding up better in hailstorms. Had a nasty storm roll through last spring, and my neighbor's glass windows got abs...

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RE: Double vs triple pane windows—worth the extra cost or just hype?

I totally get the anxiety—still double-checking locks and faucets myself, haha. About the windows, I looked into triple panes last winter. From what I...

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RE: Thinking about tackling window replacement myself—am I nuts?

Definitely see your point about diving in—I've been guilty of overthinking projects myself and getting stuck in endless loops of research. But as some...

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RE: Windows that beat the heat - a sci-fi scenario

I've been wondering the same thing lately. Blackout curtains have definitely helped me manage heat, but losing daylight isn't ideal, especially in roo...

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