jake_thomas
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RE: Torn between Simonton and Pella for new windows—what swayed you?

That’s actually super helpful to hear about the warranty side of things—dealing with customer service is one of my big worries. I hadn’t really though...

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

That’s interesting about anodized aluminum lasting longer for you—makes me wonder if it’s just luck or something to do with the brand or thickness? I’...

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RE: Tripped up by the home energy tax credit paperwork—what did I miss?

I wondered the same thing about my attic insulation—my installer just gave me a basic invoice, no fancy labels or anything. I ended up attaching a scr...

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RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?

That’s exactly where I’m at. Our place is a 1971 ranch and I didn’t realize how much the original windows would affect the temperature until our first...

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RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?

Yeah, I totally get the struggle with warped old frames. I thought I’d do something Pinterest-worthy with the windows we pulled out during our reno—ma...

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RE: ANYONE DEAL WITH SIMONTON WARRANTY LATELY?

That serial sticker thing is a good tip—I didn’t even realize those numbers were useful until I started poking around online. I’m still waiting on my ...

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RE: Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it?

We upgraded our windows last year from super old single-pane ones to mid-range double-pane, and honestly, the comfort difference was pretty noticeable...

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

We actually just went through this decision ourselves when we bought our first home last year. I was leaning toward triple-pane at first because of al...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Interesting points, but I'm wondering... wouldn't triple-pane still be worth the extra cost if you're planning to stay long-term? Noise reduction is g...

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RE: Mountain sun glare is driving me nuts

Did you notice any difference in your indoor temperature after installing the film? I've been considering this myself because curtains just aren't cut...

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