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RE: Trying To Make Sense Of All These Green Building Labels—Is It Just Me Or Is It Overwhelming?

Yeah, I’ve noticed that too—our place was “certified green” but I still get cold drafts in the living room every winter. We did the candle test by the...

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

That’s interesting about the fiberglass holding up better than aluminum. I keep hearing mixed things about them—some folks swear by fiberglass, but a ...

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

Can’t argue with the salt air part—it’s brutal. I’m pretty sure my last set of “coastal” windows started rusting before the installer even left the dr...

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RE: Sticker shock with new vinyl windows—am I missing something?

Honestly, that’s been my hang-up too. I replaced a couple windows with vinyl in my ‘48 place—yeah, no more frost, but I’m not convinced my heating bil...

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RE: Which Corner Joint Holds Up Better for Window Trim—Miter or Butt?

I’m right there with you on the house shifting thing—my place is from the ‘50s and those walls definitely have a mind of their own. I tried miters in ...

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RE: Double vs triple pane windows—worth the extra cost or just hype?

We switched to triple panes about two years ago, mostly for insulation reasons, and honestly, I didn't notice a huge difference with noise. Maybe slig...

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RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles

Yeah, that's exactly what I'm worried about—those little details that make or break the look. Did you find yourself tweaking other things around the h...

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RE: Choosing Windows for a Fresh Farmhouse Look

Reclaimed pine does look nice, but aren't you worried about moisture damage over time, especially near windows? I'd be curious how it's holding up—any...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

Yeah, windows alone probably won't solve everything, but it's still a solid step, right? Curious though, did you notice a big difference immediately, ...