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RE: Which windows actually keep out city noise?
Honestly, I’ve always been a bit skeptical about how much difference the “special” glass actually makes. I mean, I get that laminated glass is supposed to help with sound, but when it comes to those low rumbles from truc...
RE: Winter drafts and the legend of the bubble wrap window
Bubble wrap on windows is one of those things that sounds clever until you actually try it. I gave it a shot a couple winters ago, mostly out of curiosity and because I had a ton left over from moving. I’ll admit, it was...
RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?
Yeah, the price hurts. I actually put off dealing with my foggy kitchen window for a couple years because I figured it was just condensation and would go away when the weather changed. Spoiler: it never did. Tried every ...
RE: Street noise driving me nuts - storm windows or acoustic glass?
Sealing gaps definitely helps, but honestly, how much noise reduction are we really talking here? Like, is it enough to sleep through garbage trucks at 5 AM, or just muffling the neighbor's dog barking? Curious if anyone...
RE: Windows icing up again - time for an upgrade or ghost story?
I've had insulating curtains up for a couple winters now, and honestly, condensation behind them is definitely a thing. Noticed some moisture build-up last year, especially on colder days. Didn't see mold yet, but it mad...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
Yeah, those shrink film kits always seemed a bit gimmicky to me. I mean, if you're gonna spend time and money sealing your windows, might as well do something that doesn't make your house look like a microwave dinner, ri...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
I've used silicone spray on my window tracks for a while now, and honestly, it's decent but not perfect. Definitely cleaner than graphite - learned that lesson myself after leaving fingerprints all over the white trim (o...
RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet
Totally get where you're coming from with the hybrid sealants. I gave one a shot last fall when I was trying to seal up my drafty kitchen window before winter hit. At first, I was pretty impressed - went on smooth, looke...
RE: Window Contractor Transparency and Sales Experience in Tampa Bay
My project was a lot smaller than most here - I only needed to replace a single window (a large picture window in my living room that had a crack). What I learned is that some of the bigger window companies aren't very e...
RE: Energy Efficiency Results After Window Replacement in Tampa Bay
I have a 1980s ranch-style house in Largo, and I replaced my old aluminum-frame windows with new energy-efficient vinyl ones. One thing I noticed – aside from the lower electric bill (down by about 12% on average) – is h...