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

You nailed it—sealing helps a bit, but with single-pane glass, it’s like putting a band-aid on a leaky boat. I’ve swapped out a lot of old windows in ...

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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

I’ve run into this a bunch—warped frames can be a real headache. Inserts are quick, but yeah, if the frames are out of whack, you’ll still get drafts ...

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RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles

I see where you're coming from with the trim affecting how open the room feels. It's pretty common actually—especially when you're switching from a co...

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

Had a similar experience with a client recently—installed triple panes hoping it'd cut down street noise significantly, but honestly, the difference w...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

Haha, sounds like your dog and mine went to the same school of mischief. Anyway, marking lightly with pencil is a solid tip—definitely saves on tape. ...

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RE: How thorough are companies about screening window installation crews?

You're right that references help, but honestly, I've found even those can be a bit unreliable sometimes. People usually only list references that'll ...

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RE: Just got Renewal by Andersen windows installed—here's how it went

Windows definitely help, but don't underestimate the sealing you did earlier. I've seen clients who upgraded windows without proper sealing and still ...

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RE: Just saw a news story about water damage from window gaps—am I doomed?

You're definitely not doomed—catching it early is half the battle. Flashing tape is solid advice, and I'd also suggest checking your window sills and ...