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RE: Worth switching to fiberglass or hybrid window frames?

I get where you’re coming from—when we swapped our old aluminum frames for fiberglass about five years back, I was hoping for a noticeable drop in hea...

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RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up

That’s been my experience too—vinyl wraps just don’t seem to handle the cold, especially with big temperature swings. I tried patching up a few spots ...

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RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade

I get where you’re coming from. I tried to get creative with my old panes after our window upgrade—figured I’d make a cold frame for the garden, maybe...

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RE: Swapping old windows for new: did your curb appeal actually improve?

I get where you’re coming from. I actually debated going with dark green frames once, just to try something different, but when I saw it against my be...

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RE: Figuring out what you’ll really pay for new Andersen windows

I ran into the same headache last summer—quotes were all over the board, and nobody seemed to include the same stuff. One thing that helped: I asked e...

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RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?

I get where you’re coming from. We replaced half our windows with low-e a few years back (the worst offenders, south and west facing) and honestly, it...

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RE: GLASS VS. POLYCARBONATE: WHICH HOLDS UP BETTER OFF-GRID?

I’ve always liked the feel of real glass, but you’re right—polycarb is just less nerve-wracking when the wind picks up. I did try an anti-fog spray on...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

I tried mineral wool last fall around some drafty attic windows. Honestly, it was pretty easy to handle and noticeably less itchy than fiberglass. Did...

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RE: Battling mold around window frames—anyone else seen this news story?

Yeah, moisture absorbers are more of a temporary fix, honestly. Had mold around our bedroom windows a few winters back—tried everything from vinegar s...