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RE: Windows icing up again - time for an upgrade or ghost story?
Insulation could help, but have you considered airflow? I had decent insulation and humidity levels, yet still got ice buildup... turned out my curtains were trapping cold air against the glass. Maybe check if something ...
RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills - a coastal homeowner's dilemma
Interesting you mention MS polymer...tried something similar on my deck railing last spring. It held up great through winter storms, but curious - did yours discolor at all after prolonged sun exposure? Mine went slightl...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
Couldn't agree more on this point. A few years back, we upgraded our windows to triple-pane because everyone was raving about them, especially for cold climates. But honestly, the biggest improvement we noticed didn't co...
RE: Stripping vs sanding old window trim - what works better?
Have you found the chemical stripper actually saves you time overall? I've tried it a couple times, but always felt like I spent forever cleaning up the goo afterward...maybe I'm doing something wrong.
RE: Window Shopping Dilemma: Andersen 100 or Pella 250 for the Budget-Conscious Homeowner?
I've actually heard from a couple installers that Andersen windows can be a bit more forgiving during installation because their frames tend to be pretty consistent. On the flip side, one guy mentioned Pella sometimes ha...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
Interesting points about hedges - never really thought of them as noise blockers, but it makes sense. Do you find they actually help much with traffic noise, or is it mostly just visual privacy? I've been debating betwee...
RE: Installing new windows? Don't learn safety by accident
Totally agree with this. I've learned the hard way that even the smallest oversight around windows can make a noticeable difference in comfort and heating bills. One thing I'd add is the importance of checking the window...