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RE: Privacy upgrade dilemma: smart blinds or switchable glass?
I went through the same debate last year and ended up choosing smart blinds, mostly because I wanted something that could help with insulation year-round. Agree that switchable glass is pretty sleek and definitely pet-pr...
RE: City noise driving me nuts - soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?
I went down the acoustic curtain route first, hoping it'd be enough... nope. Ended up biting the bullet and upgrading windows too - huge difference. Curious though, anyone tried sealing around electrical boxes? Wondering...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
I get the energy savings argument, but honestly, sometimes those old windows have way better craftsmanship than newer ones. I've seen some vintage wooden frames that, with a bit of TLC and weatherstripping, outperform bu...
RE: Getting tired of street noise - thinking window film & heavy curtains might help?
I've actually done weatherstripping around my windows, and it made a noticeable difference - not just for noise but drafts too. Didn't completely eliminate street sounds, but definitely toned them down enough to sleep be...
RE: Vinyl window frames - paint 'em or leave 'em?
Went through this myself a couple years back. I actually did paint mine - used a primer specifically for vinyl and everything. Looked great at first, but after two winters, started noticing tiny cracks and peeling around...
RE: are Pella windows really worth the extra cash?
I went with Marvin's laminated glass windows a couple years back, mostly because the Pella quote made my wallet cry a bit. Honestly though, noise-wise they've been great - haven't heard my neighbor's leaf blower since. D...
RE: wood vs fiberglass windows: which is greener?
I've been thinking about this myself lately... fiberglass seems like the better choice for insulation and durability, but I wonder about the manufacturing process. Does anyone know how much energy actually goes into prod...
RE: thinking about swapping out windows myself - am I nuts?
Been there myself. Swapped out three windows last summer thinking it'd be straightforward - spoiler alert: it wasn't. The first one took forever, and I had to redo the flashing twice because of leaks during a storm. Got ...