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RE: Tried out privacy glass in my bathroom - worth it or just a gimmick?
- Totally get what you mean about the leaks. - - Same here, sealing up those edges made way more difference for me too. - The privacy film looks fine, but it’s not magic for drafts. - If I had to do it again, I’d ...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
- Same here, my house is from the 60s and nothing lines up. Had to shave a bit off one side just to get the new window in. - Didn’t get any weird issues except the trim didn’t want to go back on flush. Ended up just caul...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
- Good call on the cloth wrap, hadn't thought of that. - Tried alcohol once too - definitely helps loosen things up. - Glad I'm not the only one battling stubborn window fog every winter...
RE: Windows icing up again - time for an upgrade or ghost story?
- Had the same icing issue last winter, humidity was def the culprit. - Got a cheap hygrometer, realized we were way over recommended levels. - Quick fix with a dehumidifier cleared it right up... maybe check your indoor...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
Haha, been there myself. Quick tips: - WD-40 helps get it off skin if you're stuck. - Less is more... learned after scraping dried foam off window frames for an entire afternoon. Good luck with the rest of the project!
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
- Good points, I've wondered about that too. - Installed SageGlass last year - comfort is definitely noticeable, but bills barely budged. - Still, no regrets here...the glare reduction alone made it worth it for me. - Ag...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
- Had a similar experience - triple panes didn't really blow me away on noise reduction either. - Agree curtains made a surprisingly bigger difference (plus sleeping in is always a win...). - Energy savings are solid tho...
RE: Window Contractor Professionalism in Tampa Bay: Homeowner Experiences
One more thing I appreciated: the crew was very mindful of my pets. I have two indoor cats who are notorious escape artists. I told the installers about them beforehand, and they made sure to keep doors closed and even c...
RE: Window Replacement Experiences in Older and Historic Tampa Bay Homes
My 1963 home in Port Richey gets brutal west-facing sun in the afternoons. When we upgraded the windows, we opted for a subtle gray tint on the west side glass. You can't really tell unless you're looking for it, but it ...
RE: My experience with replacement window contractors in Tampa Bay
One more thing to consider: if you also need to replace any exterior doors (like sliding glass doors or front doors), think about timing it with your window project. We ended up doing our windows first and then our patio...