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kenneth_inferno
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RE: Triple pane vs double pane windows: worth the upgrade or just extra cost?
That’s spot on. You can throw all the high-performance glass at a place you want, but if there’s still air infiltration around the frames or through the attic, you’re just losing that heat elsewhere. Triple panes definit...
RE: That weird greenish hue on new windows - does it bug you?
That’s a really balanced take. The greenish hue on Low-E glass is a byproduct of the metallic oxide coatings used to reflect infrared and UV light, so it’s pretty much unavoidable if you want that energy efficiency. You’...
RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows - regrets, anyone?
I’ve actually installed a couple hybrid (aluminum-clad wood) windows in my last reno, and they’re kind of the best/worst of both worlds. The exterior aluminum holds up to weather, but the inside wood still needs attentio...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Absolutely nailed it. I’ve had luck with scribing too, but on some of the older sash frames, I’ll sometimes use epoxy wood filler for spots where the wood’s just too far gone to chisel cleanly. It’s not traditional, but ...
RE: Which Is Better: Argon or Air Between Window Panes?
Couldn’t agree more with this - so many people focus on the gas between panes and forget the frame is half the battle. From a technical standpoint, argon does have a lower thermal conductivity than air, so in theory, you...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Totally agree about the wavy glass - nothing modern quite matches that old distortion. I tried restoring a couple of sashes from my 1948 place, and tracking down salvage glass was an adventure in itself. The glazing putt...