sam_turner
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RE: Winter window woes: Which material survives the freeze?

I’ve swapped out a bunch of windows over the years, and honestly, fiberglass does hold up better in wild temps—less warping, less shrinking/expanding ...

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RE: Keeping street noise out: what works for sealing old windows?

Yeah, the foam tape can be hit or miss—especially if the paint’s old or a bit flaky. I’ve run into that a lot in these older houses. Sometimes you got...

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RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?

Funny thing, I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve heard folks blame the windows themselves for condensation, when honestly, it’s usually more about ...

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RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows—what’s the real difference?

That “plasticky” feel with vinyl is real, especially once the sun’s been on them for a few years. I’ve seen it get worse if the installer skimps on ca...

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RE: Did you know window boxes used to be called "window gardens"?

Funny you mention the root tangling—I've run into that a few times, especially with petunias and those crazy-fast growers. I started slicing a couple ...

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RE: Torn between Simonton and Pella for new windows—what swayed you?

That’s a fair take on the hardware—sometimes “heavy duty” just means you’re fighting with it more than you’d like. I’ve put in both Simonton and Pella...

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RE: That time my window got stuck during a thunderstorm…

Couldn’t agree more about the double-pane upgrade—it’s wild how much quieter and less drafty the room gets. I’ve patched up my share of old windows wi...

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RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills—a coastal homeowner's dilemma

Gotta agree on fiberglass durability. Installed a set of fiberglass sills on a client's place near the shore about six years ago, and they're still ro...

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RE: Window letting in cold air—any quick fixes?

Removable caulk can be pretty handy, but yeah, results vary. I've seen it peel off cleanly most times, especially if you prep the surface well beforeh...

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