Have you looked into fiberglass frames at all? I know they’re not totally maintenance-free, but in my case, they’ve held up a lot better than the viny...

That’s exactly it. I’ve pulled trim and found framing that looked like it was chewed by squirrels, and once a whole wasp nest. Lead paint is another w...

Interesting—did you notice any difference in air leaks or condensation between the two brands, or was it just the tightness of the fit? I’ve always wo...

Funny, I’ve actually had the opposite happen with a heat gun—maybe it’s just luck or the age of the glass? For me, it was the putty knife that did mor...

Interesting you mention the comfort factor—when we swapped out our 80s-era windows, I was surprised how much less condensation we got on the inside gl...

That’s a fair point about the cold spots—my place is mid-century with a lot of weird drafts that seem to defy logic, even after I upgraded to low-e gl...

When we redid our living room, I thought triple glazing would solve everything, but honestly? The difference was noticeable, but not magic. Still got ...

Good points about the energy audit—wish I'd done that before jumping into my window upgrade. I noticed a decent improvement with triple-pane Kolbes, e...

Good info on the EPDM, hadn't thought about how well it holds up in extreme temps. Makes sense, though—I've had foam tape compress and lose its seal a...