We went triple pane last year too, and I agree it's not magic, but it does help. One thing I'd add—make sure your frames and seals are solid too, othe...

I've actually had pretty good luck with silicone spray on window tracks, especially after dealing with exactly the kind of grime you're talking about....

I've had aluminum windows for about 5 years now, and yeah, the salt air can be brutal. One thing that's helped me is rinsing them down every couple of...

The hose test is a solid idea, even if it does get a bit messy. I've done it myself—ended up soaked but found the leak pretty fast. If you haven't tri...

Double-check everything! That's my advice. I wish I had been more detail-oriented when reviewing the order contract for our windows. In our case, we w...

@frodochef I was in the same boat as you. Seeing my summer electric bills was one big reason I decided to replace my windows (mine were 25-year-old si...

@frodochef I was in the same boat as you. Seeing my summer electric bills was one big reason I decided to replace my windows (mine were 25-year-old si...

I just want to chime in to say this thread has been incredibly helpful and enjoyable to read. It's like having a community brainstorming session with ...

My neighbor came over to see my new windows because he noticed I stopped complaining about street noise 😂.

It's funny, before reading this I mostly heard about window replacements for energy savings or hurricane protection. The noise reduction aspect is lik...