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RE: Trying to pick between modern composite and classic aluminum windows

- Salt air corrosion is a real issue. I’m in a coastal area, and the aluminum frames on my old sunroom started pitting within a few years, even with r...

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RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?

- 100% agree on the trim headaches. I’m working with 1920s casings and it’s wild how different the profiles are compared to what’s at the big box stor...

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RE: Letting in more light without roasting your living room

- Noticed the peeling too, especially on the bottom corners. Used double-sided tape because I don’t have a hair dryer, but it’s not perfect—might try ...

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RE: Regretting My ReliaBilt Choice? Long-Term Durability Woes

- Haven’t seen any actual fogging between the panes (yet), but I do get a bit of moisture on the inside glass when it’s super cold out. Not sure if th...

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RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?

- That candle trick is actually pretty clever. I read about it on a home maintenance blog once but never tried it—guess I’m worried I’d set off the sm...

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RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?

- Noticed the same thing after switching to triple pane in my old ranch. - From what I read, each extra layer of glass and the coatings (like low-E)...

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RE: Why Do My Aluminum Windows Always Sweat in the Morning?

- Had the same issue last winter—aluminum frames just seem to attract moisture. - Tried running a fan, but honestly, it only helped a bit. - Measured ...

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RE: Why my windows don’t freeze up anymore in winter: a weird discovery

- Totally get the hassle with the shrink film—lining up the tape is always fiddly for me too. - Magnetic panels sound interesting. Do they actually se...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

- Had the same debate with myself after moving into a place with massive south-facing windows. - Looked into both View and SageGlass—leaned towards ...