I've had surprisingly good luck with Simonton windows. Installed a set about 8 years ago as a temporary fix, but they've held up remarkably well—no dr...

You're right about glass thickness and installation being key factors, but I'd argue frame material still plays a noticeable role—especially if you're...

I've actually done exactly what you're suggesting—triple-pane windows on the west-facing side where the afternoon sun hits hardest, and double-pane ev...

Had something similar happen a few years back—spent ages sealing around the window frame, only to find out later it was actually dripping down from a ...

Good point about weatherstripping—I learned that lesson the hard way years ago. But honestly, even with proper sealing, wood window prices lately are ...

Good points about humidity—I've seen folks invest heavily in composite windows expecting miracles, only to realize later their insulation or vapor bar...

Good point about the seals—hadn't thought about altitude affecting them, but it makes sense. When we moved up here, I noticed our windows seemed to fo...

Interesting points made about fiberglass. I've had vinyl windows installed for about ten years now, and while they're relatively low-maintenance and c...