That’s a solid approach—resealing can buy you some time, but yeah, once that moisture gets in, it’s tough to reverse. I’ve found the same with the UV ...

I swapped out all the original wood windows in my 1960s ranch last spring, and I’d say the exterior change was... noticeable, but not dramatic. The ol...

I can relate to the noise reduction being the real benefit. After we swapped out our 80s-era single panes, I was expecting a big drop in heating costs...

I appreciate your perspective on Quad Max, and I get why it's appealing—especially given your silicone experience. I've actually had pretty consistent...

Good points about grille patterns—personally, I lean toward the prairie-style grids because they add just enough detail without cluttering the view. O...

I've actually looked into secondary glazing quite extensively when I was dealing with similar noise issues in my previous apartment. While I didn't en...

Interesting point—weather stripping can definitely surprise you sometimes. I'm curious, did you notice any difference in insulation or drafts after in...

I had a similar measuring mishap when I first tried DIY window inserts—thought I had it down, but ended up with gaps just wide enough for drafts to sn...

I'm a bit late reading through this discussion, but wow, it has everything a homeowner needs to know. It's almost like a friendly seminar, minus the P...

@culture426 I was in the same boat, torn between those two. In my case, Pro Tech’s quote came in slightly lower for the same specs, so I went with the...