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richardsnorkeler
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RE: Swapping out double-pane glass for triple-pane: is it possible?

I get the points about weight and frame issues—those definitely matter, especially in older houses. But I have to push back a bit on the condensation ...

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

Definitely agree—undertones matter way more than I expected. I tested three “whites” side by side and only noticed the difference in direct sunlight. ...

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RE: What made me stick with Andersen after shopping around

I get the appeal of Fibrex—my brother-in-law swears by it, and it does look surprisingly close to wood from a distance. But I’ll admit, I’m still not ...

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

That’s the tricky part, right? I asked my installer a million questions and watched like a hawk. I also checked for things like expanding foam around ...

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RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything

That wavy glass is definitely something special—modern replacements just don’t have the same character. I’ve run into that out-of-square problem plent...

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RE: What would you use if you had to clean 20 windows in one afternoon?

I hear you on the aluminum poles—mine felt like it was about to launch me off the porch if I leaned in too far. Fiberglass is just so much more reassu...

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RE: Windows icing up again—time for an upgrade or ghost story?

I’m not entirely convinced it’s just sealing or orientation, honestly. In my place (built 1920s), I found the real culprit was humidity—too much moist...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Had a similar experience after swapping out old vinyl for composites last fall. The thermal performance is noticeably better—my infrared thermometer s...

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RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames

Epoxy's great, but honestly, prep work is half the battle. I learned the hard way that if you don't thoroughly remove all the soft, rotten wood first,...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Had a similar issue last winter, but humidity wasn't my culprit. I spent ages troubleshooting airflow and insulation, only to realize the window seals...

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