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RE: If you had to pick: cordless blinds or shades for a house with kids and pets?
Yeah, cordless mechanisms are a bit of a gamble with kids around. I’ve seen plenty of those plastic handles snap off or get yanked out of alignment - especially when someone’s pretending the shade is a parachute. Still, ...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
That's solid advice, but I'd be a bit cautious about universally recommending capillary tubes. While they're great at handling pressure differences, they do come with their own quirks. For instance, windows with capillar...
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
I totally get the caution around tech reliability, especially after your blinds incident - that sounds rough. But to be fair, privacy glass tech has improved quite a bit lately. I've installed it for several clients, and...
RE: Window Shopping Dilemma: Andersen 100 or Pella 250 for the Budget-Conscious Homeowner?
Glad to hear your Andersen 100s have held up so well. I've installed quite a few Fibrex windows over the years, and your experience matches what I've seen in the field. Fibrex really does seem to handle temperature swing...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
Good question - maintenance is definitely worth considering. In my experience installing windows in colder mountain climates, fiberglass frames hold up impressively well. I worked on a project about five years ago where ...