Can’t count how many times I’ve seen this play out—especially with older homes. Chains are all about volume, so they tend to gloss over the details un...

Funny you mention caulking—after 20+ years, I still mess up a bead now and then. The truth is, even the best window won’t do much if the install’s slo...

I hear you about the dust and rugs out here, but I’ll be honest—I don’t think bare floors are always the answer, even in the desert. Sure, you can swe...

Noise through the walls is a tough one, especially in older buildings with standard drywall and not much insulation. I've worked on a few retrofits wh...

You nailed it about the draft—old windows have “character,” but that character comes with a side of frostbite. I’ve seen a lot of folks get new window...

Noise reduction’s a big plus with Simonton, for sure—folks are usually surprised by that. On the drafts, though, you’re right: windows only do so much...

Funny you mention spring bronze—I’ve installed that on a few old casements, and it’s a lifesaver, but yeah, there’s a limit. Once the wood is too far ...

That’s pretty much been my experience too. The serial sticker is what they really care about—Simonton’s whole system seems to revolve around that. I’v...

Drafts can sneak up on you, especially with those big glass panes. Contemporary looks great, but it’s true—getting a tight seal is trickier with older...