richard_frost
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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?

I’ve wondered about this myself, especially after we swapped out our old aluminum windows for double-pane with argon a couple winters ago. I was prett...

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RE: NEW WINDOWS, HIGHER HOME PRICE? TRY THIS FIRST

Frames are sneaky, right? I had a similar “aha” moment when I swapped out my old windows a couple years back. I figured new glass would solve everythi...

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RE: What would you do if your old wooden window frame splits in the middle of winter?

Plastic wrap and duct tape have definitely saved my bacon more than once, though I wouldn’t call it a long-term fix—more like “please just keep the wi...

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RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows—worth the extra cash?

Funny, I had a similar situation—brand new windows, but still felt like I was living in a wind tunnel until the installer came back and added more ins...

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RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows

Anyone tried using those magnetic window insulator kits? I keep seeing them pop up but not sure if they’re worth the hassle or just another thing to p...

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RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated

That’s pretty much my experience, too. I switched to black fiberglass on the west side last year and yeah, those frames get warm but I honestly don’t ...

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RE: Getting sticky windows to glide again: what’s your go-to fix?

Funny timing—I was just fighting with my dining room windows last weekend. The candle trick definitely helps, though I’ve had mixed luck with paraffin...

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RE: Fiberglass window brands in the news—worth the hype?

I get what you’re saying about insulation being the real fix, but I actually noticed a bigger difference from swapping out my old aluminum windows tha...

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RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?

That’s interesting about the tighter tolerances—did you have to adjust your rough openings at all, or did everything fit without too much fuss? I’m ab...

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RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?

Totally get where you’re coming from. The paperwork side almost made me regret starting the whole thing, but it’s wild how much smoother it gets once ...

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