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RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?

I get what you’re saying about drafts, but I actually noticed a bigger difference with the window coatings than I expected. Maybe it’s just my house,...

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RE: Beating the heat with my own window install—anyone else try this?

Totally get where you’re coming from—those low-E quotes are wild, especially if your windows aren’t a standard size. We actually did a mix: put low-E ...

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RE: Would you actually go for triple pane windows or nah?

Triple pane is tempting, but honestly, I think it’s a bit overhyped unless you’re in a super cold area or have crazy street noise. We swapped out our ...

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RE: Things I wish I knew before swapping out old windows for vinyl

That’s exactly it—vinyl just doesn’t play nice if you’re not 100% level. I remember thinking “how hard can it be?” and then spent half a day fighting ...

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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window—caulk or weather stripping?

Solid pointers there, especially about checking gutters—had a similar issue myself a while back. Thought it was the window seal failing, but turns out...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Interesting to hear foam tape worked out for you—I had a totally different experience. Foam tape seemed promising at first, but after a couple months,...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

Haha, fair point... but honestly, I went triple-pane last year and haven't regretted it. Even in our moderate climate, the noise reduction alone made ...

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RE: Window Shopping Dilemma: Andersen 100 or Pella 250 for the Budget-Conscious Homeowner?

Totally agree that installation is the biggie here. When we replaced ours, I obsessed over brand specs for weeks, but honestly, the installer made all...