Good points on silicone vs polyurethane. A couple things I've noticed at altitude (~7,000 ft here): - Silicone handles temp swings better, but UV exp...

- Yep, learned this the hard way—bought pricey windows, skimped on installers. Big regret. - Local crew redid the job later, night and day difference....

- Been there myself, vinyl was a bust in cold climates. - Fiberglass windows made a huge difference here too—no more drafts or foggy mornings. - Hurts...

Went through the same debate last year. Ended up biting the bullet and installing triple panes in just our bedroom (north-facing wall). Honestly? Noti...

Totally agree on the credit card trick—works wonders. Couple other things I've learned the hard way: - Spraying a fine mist of water mixed with a tin...

- Pretty sure Lowe's does send alerts, but they're easy to miss in a crowded inbox. - I usually set my own calendar reminders a week ahead just to be ...

- Had similar issues with Pella warranty—lots of back-and-forth emails. - Didn't notice huge savings on bills, but drafts definitely improved. - Persi...

True, powder coating helps, but honestly, I've seen aluminum windows near the ocean start to pit and corrode even with regular rinsing. Salt air just ...