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RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency—worth the upgrade?

That lines up with what I’ve seen too. We switched our old double glazing for triple in the front rooms last winter—cost a fair bit, but the differenc...

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RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?

That’s pretty much how I feel about it. I replaced two foggy panes last winter, and one is just a bit more “blue” than the others if you catch it in t...

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RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?

That’s pretty much my feeling too—painted wood lets you see what’s going on before it turns into a big mess. I know cladding is supposed to be “mainte...

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RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?

I totally get the urge to just rip out all the old windows and start fresh, especially when you walk past one and feel that icy breeze on your ankles....

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RE: How do you seal your windows—tape, liquid, or old-school metal flashing?

Yeah, those tapes are so hit or miss depending on the weather. I had the same issue last winter—thought I’d save myself some time with the fancy tape,...

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RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air—Any Recommendations?

That’s been my experience too—no window seems to be totally immune to the salt and sun. I went with vinyl for the lower maintenance, but even those st...

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RE: Keeping Rain Out: What Actually Works for Leaky Windows?

That cracked me up because it’s so true. I’ve spent more time chasing down mystery leaks than I care to admit, and it’s always the spot you think is f...

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RE: Cheap and cheerful ways to dress up plain window frames

Yeah, I’m with you—too much going on with decals can start to look a bit cheesy, but a little detail goes a long way. I actually painted the inside ed...

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RE: ENERGY TAX CREDIT PAPERWORK IS DRIVING ME NUTS—ANYONE ELSE?

That’s been my experience too—the smaller contractors just seem to care more about making things easy for you. I’ve started keeping a folder on my pho...

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