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RE: Let’s See Your Window Glow-Ups: Any Photos of Swaps That Made a Big Difference?
We actually debated this exact thing last year. Our house is a 1940s colonial with the original wood windows, and while they look great, the drafts were unreal. I did a ton of reading on the thermal performance of storm ...
RE: Why Does Storm-Proof Glass Cost More Than My Roof?
I’ve wondered the same thing - how can glass cost more than a whole roof? I looked into impact windows last hurricane season, but the quotes were almost double what I paid for my last re-roof. For now, I’m sticking with ...
RE: Anyone tried switchable glass for skylights? Worth the upgrade?
I get the appeal of switchable glass, especially for those impossible-to-reach skylights. But I’m still a bit skeptical about ditching traditional shades completely. In my place, the old-school cellular shades actually h...
RE: Street noise driving me nuts - storm windows or acoustic glass?
I had a similar dilemma when I moved into my current place. Initially, I went with heavy blackout curtains and weatherstripping around the windows, thinking it'd be enough. It helped somewhat with voices and lighter traf...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
I've struggled with silicone sealant myself - it can be tricky stuff. I've heard about using a bit of soapy water on your finger or a smoothing tool to help glide over the silicone without it sticking as much. Tried it o...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
Interesting point about the fading issue - I hadn't considered UV exposure as a significant factor. Do you think applying UV-resistant coatings or films to vinyl frames could mitigate this, or would that just be a tempor...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
I see where you're coming from on the privacy angle. When we renovated our place last year, I briefly considered smart windows because our neighbors' windows line up awkwardly close to ours. But after crunching numbers, ...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
Interesting insights about installation quality and sealing maintenance. I've been wondering, though, does the type of glazing used in vinyl windows significantly influence their performance in extreme cold conditions? I...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
I upgraded from double-pane to triple-pane about two years ago, and honestly, the difference was noticeable but not exactly groundbreaking. If you're already considering double-pane, you'll see a massive improvement over...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
Interesting to hear your experience with triple-pane windows. I've been leaning toward double-pane with argon myself, mainly due to cost considerations, but your points about drafts and noise reduction are making me reco...