I can relate to your concerns—UV exposure on west-facing windows is brutal. My place gets hammered by afternoon sun, and I had the same problem with t...

I’ve had fiberglass windows on my south-facing wall for about six years now, and honestly, I haven’t seen much chalkiness or staining—at least not com...

I’ve noticed the same thing—aluminum doesn’t really win any style points, but it just shrugs off the humidity and salt. I do wish it insulated better,...

Honestly, I underestimated this too. Last winter I did a blower door test and was shocked—most of the noise (and cold) was sneaking in through gaps ar...

I actually went with composite frames in my last reno, mainly because I wanted to balance the insulation of vinyl with the look of aluminum. They’re n...

That’s a solid combo—especially the hot glue trick for corners. I’ve found that layering solutions like you described really does make a difference, e...

Good point about the vents and noise—I've seen that happen too. It's a tricky balance between airflow and sound insulation. One thing I've noticed is ...

I've had good experiences with thermal curtains too, especially in rooms with large windows. They definitely simplify things compared to window films—...

Fiberglass windows definitely have their advantages, especially with the matte finish you mentioned. But one thing to consider is energy efficiency—so...