foodie67
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RE: Worth it to go triple pane for subzero winters?

Really interesting to hear how much difference triple pane made for you—especially that bit about noticing cold spots elsewhere. I had a similar exper...

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RE: Winter window woes: Which material survives the freeze?

I’ve owned my place for over twenty years, and I’m convinced installation matters more than the material half the time. Vinyl gets a bad rap, but if i...

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RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows—does it bug you?

That subtle green tint definitely caught me off guard when we upgraded our windows a couple years back. I actually measured the light levels with a me...

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RE: Why does fixing a single window cost so much?

Window repair costs really do seem out of proportion sometimes. I’ve been in my 1920s house for over 20 years, and every time I’ve needed a single win...

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RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows

I’ve had mixed results with shrink film too—definitely agree it’s less visible than bubble wrap, and the light isn’t affected much. One thing I’ve alw...

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RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?

That’s interesting about the gap between the brick and the window frame—I’ve run into something similar in my place (built in the late ‘50s). Even aft...

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RE: Which windows actually keep out city noise?

I actually went down the triple-pane rabbit hole last year when my old single panes started rattling every time a bus went by. Ended up going with dou...

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RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything

I’ve definitely fallen into that trap—thought I’d save myself some hassle by letting it sit longer, but that sludge is no joke. I do wonder if certain...

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RE: Thinking about Simonton windows—worth it or nah?

That’s interesting to hear about the track buildup. I’ve noticed the same thing with mine, especially after a wet spring—seems like debris just finds ...

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