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RE: Double or triple pane windows - worth the extra cash in freezing temps?
Honestly, triple panes are great on paper - better insulation, less noise - but in practice, the difference in warmth isn't always night and day. I installed them in our family room last winter (DIY project, still recove...
RE: is it really worth calculating savings for installing windows yourself?
I see where you're coming from - those detailed calculators can be a bit tedious, but they're usually worth the effort. A while back, I ran one of those detailed calcs for replacing my basement windows. Thought I'd save ...
RE: finally ditched aluminum windows for milgard vinyl, anyone else notice a difference?
Had vinyl windows installed about 14 years ago, and honestly, they've held up pretty well. Granted, I'm not exactly living in Death Valley or anything, but we do get some intense summers and harsh winters here. I did not...
RE: Best Window Types for Humid Climates?
I've had a similar experience with vinyl. Installed some mid-range ones about 10 years ago in my workshop - humidity levels there fluctuate like crazy, especially when I'm running the saw and generating heat. Honestly ex...
RE: Need quieter windows - neighbors driving me nuts
I feel your pain - my old place was right next to a busy intersection, and I swear every motorcycle rider in town decided to rev their engines outside my window at 2 AM. Anyway, I bit the bullet and upgraded to double-pa...
RE: anyone else fed up wiping condensation off windows every morning?
Totally feel your pain on this one - I spent way too many mornings doing the towel dance myself. Upgraded to double-glazed windows last year, and honestly, they're a huge improvement. Not perfect though; condensation sti...