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RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
This nails it for me too. I went with Marvin a couple years back after a lot of back and forth - mainly because I wanted better insulation, but yeah, the condensation was a curveball at first. It’s just a sign they’re ac...
RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?
I actually think there’s something underrated about using a single bold fabric throughout a house, even across ten windows. It’s not always as overwhelming as it sounds, especially if you pick a pattern with a balanced r...
RE: Stormy Nights and Salty Air: Window Choices for Coastal Living
Couldn’t agree more on that tradeoff. The initial cost gave me pause, but after two storms with barely a scratch on the glass? Worth every penny. I do think folks sometimes over-worry about the salt - modern coatings are...
RE: Trying To Make Sense Of All These Green Building Labels - Is It Just Me Or Is It Overwhelming?
Couldn’t agree more about the difference installation makes. People get caught up in the numbers - R-values, green certifications, all those acronyms - but if you’ve got gaps or thermal bridges, it’s like wearing a fancy...