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RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?
Funny, I tried low-e film on our old slider door a couple summers back and had a similar experience - definitely helped with the heat, but getting it smooth was way trickier than I thought. Ended up with one corner that ...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
That's a pretty solid idea. I had a similar experience when we moved into our older house a few years back. We replaced the windows hoping for a huge improvement, and while it did help somewhat, it wasn't exactly life-ch...
RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet
I did something similar with plexiglass inserts, and yeah, they definitely help with traffic noise. But I'm wondering - do they also help much with insulating against cold drafts in winter, or is that asking too much fro...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
We went with double-pane too about three years ago, and I had the same thought process. Triple-pane sounded impressive at first, but when I looked into it, the extra cost didn't really seem justified for our climate (we ...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
Couldn't agree more. We held off for years thinking we were saving money, but after finally biting the bullet, the difference in comfort alone made us wonder why we waited so long. You're definitely not alone in feeling ...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and my heating bill dropped big time
Good call on sensor placement - I learned that the hard way after battling mold near my laundry room. Once I moved a sensor there, it was eye-opening how much humidity spiked during laundry days. Curious though, did anyo...
RE: Best Windows for Homes Up in the Mountains
Yeah, I can relate to that. When we first moved up into the mountains, we went with vinyl too - seemed like a good deal at the time. But after a few winters of heavy snow and intense sun exposure, they started warping an...
RE: Composite windows - worth the hype or just fancy marketing?
I've wondered about those UV sprays too, but honestly, wouldn't they just wash off after a few rains? Seems like you'd be reapplying constantly. Has anyone seen composite windows hold up well past the 10-year mark withou...
RE: Poll: Best Window Replacement Option for Salty Coastal Air?
Fiberglass definitely seems like a solid choice from what I've seen too. About aluminum with protective coatings - I had a neighbor who went that route about three years ago. Initially, they looked great, but lately I've...
RE: TILT AND TURN WINDOWS IN AMERICA - WORTH THE HYPE OR JUST FANCY MARKETING?
Yeah, energy savings seem like the real deal here. But I wonder how much of that improvement comes from just having new, properly sealed windows versus specifically tilt-and-turn ones... anyone seen comparisons on that?