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RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up

That faded color on the sunny side is totally normal—seen it plenty, especially in spots that get blasted all summer. Aluminum holds up, but the finis...

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RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows—what’s the real difference?

Not gonna lie, I get where you’re coming from with the noise drop—fiberglass windows do tighten things up a bit. But honestly, the glass itself is doi...

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RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air—Any Recommendations?

Yeah, salty air’s basically nature’s sandpaper. Aluminum’s tough but like you said, not the warmest. Fiberglass is better for insulation but those lat...

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RE: Trying to decide: triple pane vs double pane for Pella’s efficient windows

Man, that hits home. I swapped out my own windows a couple years back—lived right next to a main road where the city buses sounded like they were comi...

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RE: Struggling to keep drafts out—window sealing tape worth it?

Tape’s honestly a lifesaver when you’re in a pinch, but yeah, it’s the duct tape of window fixes—quick, easy, not exactly elegant or built for the lon...

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RE: Thinking about switching to composite frames—worth the hype or nah?

Nailed it with the “set and forget” line—wish I had a dollar for every time someone called me up mad that their “maintenance-free” deck or frames were...

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RE: Street noise driving me nuts—storm windows or acoustic glass?

Totally agree on this one. You'd be surprised how often folks spend a fortune on fancy windows only to realize later that the real issue was just some...

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RE: Privacy upgrade dilemma: smart blinds or switchable glass?

Good points all around, but honestly, switchable glass isn't as intimidating as it sounds. I've installed it a few times, and once you get past the in...

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RE: Double vs triple pane windows—worth the extra cost or just hype?

Yep, windows are just one slice of the pie. If you've ever peeled back old trim, you'll know insulation and sealing gaps is where the real action happ...