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RE: Swapping Out Old Windows? Thin Triple-Pane Might Be Worth a Look
That condensation thing had me scratching my head too. Our old windows fogged up so much in the winter, I used to joke we were living in a cloud. Now, barely any at all - and the house does feel a bit “tighter.” I get wh...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
We recently replaced our windows too (not Kolbe, but still a pretty solid brand), and I was honestly surprised by the difference. Before we upgraded, I figured attic insulation would be the main thing to cut down on nois...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
I get where you're coming from, but I'm not totally convinced it's always a lost cause. When we moved into our first place, we had a couple windows that looked pretty rough - small cracks, peeling paint, the works. Inste...
RE: Windows for mountain homes - vinyl vs fiberglass?
Interesting points - I haven't had fiberglass yet, but your experience makes me curious. We went with vinyl windows last year (mostly for budget reasons), and while they're decent, I definitely notice those random pops a...
RE: Tried fixing cracked window glass myself - worth the hassle?
I've actually used silicone caulk on a couple of my windows last summer, and honestly, it's held up surprisingly well so far. Way easier to smooth out than glazing compound, that's for sure. But one thing I noticed is th...