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jonknitter8030
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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

I get the appeal of acoustic windows, but honestly, before dropping serious cash on them, I'd suggest looking into sealing air leaks first. I spent mo...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Good call on the surface prep—I rushed mine too (lesson learned, right?), and ended up redoing half the windows next season. But yeah, EPDM's been a c...

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RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills—a coastal homeowner's dilemma

Funny you mention the yellowing—mine stayed pretty clear, but it developed this weird tackiness after a full summer in direct sun. Wonder if it's batc...

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RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?

I think you're onto something there. A few years back, I swapped out some ancient aluminum-frame windows in my own place for Andersen 400 series, and ...

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RE: Thinking about tackling window replacement myself—am I nuts?

Haha, sounds familiar. When I replaced mine, I figured I'd just swap out the old single-pane for a nice energy-efficient double-pane. Ended up discove...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to energy-efficient windows, but are they worth it?

Glad you mentioned this—I had a similar experience a couple winters ago. My house is older, built in the late '60s, and the windows were definitely no...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

Yeah, cellular shades are definitely underrated. We had roller shades at first too, and I remember noticing those annoying gaps every afternoon—especi...

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RE: Thinking about fiberglass windows for humid coastal weather

We've had fiberglass frames for about 4 years now, right by the ocean. Honestly, they've held up way better than our old aluminum ones did—those thing...