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RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
I get where you're coming from, but I’m not totally convinced a careful install always saves a so-so vinyl. I’ve seen vinyl frames warp in full sun, even when the flashing and foam were textbook. Fiberglass just seems to...
RE: What would you do if every window quote was wildly different?
That kind of thing drives me nuts. I’ve seen specs change between the estimate and the install more than once. Do you actually get everything in writing, like brand and spacer type, or just trust the installer? I’ve gott...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
Not to stir the pot, but I’m not totally convinced Elevate is some magic bullet for drafty old places. I’ve been called in more than once to fix “cold window” complaints where the new units were perfectly fine - it was t...
RE: Making fiberglass windows last: what I do to keep them going strong
Marine wax is one of those things I see folks debate all the time - honestly, I’m not totally sold. I’ve had a couple customers try it on their south-facing windows, and after a year or two, there wasn’t much difference ...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
Thermal curtains can help a bit, but have you considered window film kits? They're pretty cheap and easy to install - just shrink-wrap them with a hairdryer. I know they look kinda goofy, but they actually do a decent jo...