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RE: Wood vs. vinyl windows near the ocean - what’s holding up better for you?
Not sure I’d write off wood completely, even near the coast. A neighbor has original wood windows from the ‘60s - yeah, he’s out there touching up paint every couple years, but they look amazing and have way more charact...
RE: Why Do My Aluminum Windows Always Sweat in the Morning?
- Totally agree with “condensation magnets” - my old aluminum sliders are the same. - I noticed it’s worse when the inside temp’s way higher than outside, especially after cooking or showers. - Have you checked for a...
RE: Is it really cheaper to swap your own windows? Real numbers wanted
- Did my own swap last fall - can confirm, the “weekend project” optimism is a trap. Ended up with three weeks of dust and a pile of shims I’m still finding in weird places. - Numbers-wise: paid ~$350 per window (mid-ran...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
- Looked into View before settling on SageGlass. Both seemed solid, but honestly, I couldn’t get a straight answer from either rep about how their systems handle total power loss. - From what I gathered, both rely on low...
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
I've been thinking about this too lately. A few things I've noticed from my own experience: - Privacy film definitely wins on the cost and ease-of-replacement fronts. Had a similar soccer-ball-meets-window incident (ser...