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RE: Desert house dilemma: windows that don’t melt or warp?
I hear you on the dust - mine look grimy within a week, especially after a windy day. I’m still debating if the trade-off is worth it, but the drop in temp is real. Have you ever tried hosing them off, or does that just ...
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
You nailed it with the wiring bit - that was my one hesitation, too. I had privacy glass put in our powder room last winter, and while the effect is really slick, I wish I’d pushed harder on the installer to hide the cab...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
Yeah, silicone's definitely been my go-to lately. I remember when I first bought my place, I thought polyurethane was the miracle fix - until winter hit and it cracked like crazy. Silicone holds up better, but you're rig...
RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows - worth the hype?
Same experience here - privacy films are great for, well...privacy, but the energy savings claims always felt exaggerated. We put some frosted film in our bathroom window (because who wants to wave at neighbors mid-showe...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
I haven't personally tried SageGlass, but I did install View windows in my home office last year. Honestly, the glare reduction is impressive - especially during those brutal summer afternoons. Before, I had to constantl...