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RE: Window leaking again... need tips on reliable caulk or sealant

I've had mixed luck with OSI Quad myself. Used it on some south-facing windows a few years back, and while it held up pretty well overall, I did notic...

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RE: Window leaking again... need tips on reliable caulk or sealant

Quad Max isn't bad, but honestly, I wouldn't call it a breeze to smooth out. It does set quicker than some others I've tried, so you've got to work in...

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RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows—anyone tried View vs SageGlass?

I was in a similar boat when I considered smart windows last year. Ended up visiting a friend's office that had SageGlass installed—pretty impressive ...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

Funny you mention weatherstripping because I was pretty skeptical at first. I mean, how much difference could some sticky foam really make, right? But...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

Had a UV film on my south-facing windows for about 7 years, and when I finally got around to removing it, things weren't exactly smooth sailing. The f...

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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window—caulk or weather stripping?

Checking weep holes isn't rocket science, but it's not always obvious either. On mine, I usually just eyeball them first—sometimes dirt or spiderwebs ...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

I hear you on that. When we moved into our current place, I fell in love with the huge windows overlooking the backyard. First winter hit, and reality...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

Had almost the exact same thing happen when we first moved in. Windows were fogging up constantly, and I figured they were ancient and needed replacin...

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RE: Thinking about getting ReliaBilt windows from Lowe's—anyone seen this story?

Glad yours worked out, but honestly, I've seen mixed results with Reliabilt. My neighbor installed them a couple years back—initially seemed fine, but...

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RE: finally got new windows and it's like a whole new house

Had a similar revelation when I discovered my attic hatch was basically an open vent to the outside...all that fuss over insulation and windows, and i...

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