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

Yeah, the draft reduction was a game changer for me too. I barely notice the tint unless I’m standing right up against the glass and squinting. As for...

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RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step

Man, you nailed it with the “cushy vs. disaster” bit—there’s just no universal hack when you’re dealing with old houses and their charmingly unpredict...

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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?

Totally get this. I used to think the old glass gave my house “character,” but honestly, after swapping to modern double-pane, it’s wild how much quie...

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RE: Storm-resistant glass: worth the hype or just marketing?

I get where you’re coming from. We did the storm shutters thing for a while at our old place—total pain to haul them out every time, and honestly, I a...

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RE: City Traffic Driving Me Nuts—Do New Windows Actually Help?

Not to play devil’s advocate, but I actually think the whole “install is everything” thing can get a little overhyped sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, a...

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RE: Did you know Andersen has a 100 series made from Fibrex?

Yeah, you nailed it about the expansion—Fibrex handles temp swings way better than plain vinyl. I’ve worked on a few remodels where the old vinyl sash...