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RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings—Anyone Else Fed Up?

Can’t say I’ve ever had a window that didn’t give me some kind of headache eventually. My last place had those old wood sashes—looked great but the ma...

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RE: Keeping wood windows healthy—any tricks to stop them rotting?

That hits the nail on the head. I’ve spent way too much time fussing over which primer to use, but then realized half my problem was just water sneaki...

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RE: Trying To Make Sense Of All These Green Building Labels—Is It Just Me Or Is It Overwhelming?

Honestly, I get what you’re saying about sealing up the obvious stuff first, but I kinda wonder if skipping the bigger picture with those green labels...

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RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?

Tried the “hybrid” route last year—did two fiberglass on the coldest wall and left the rest. Gotta admit, the draft difference is real, but the look i...

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RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air—Any Recommendations?

That’s kinda what I’ve noticed too. My neighbor put in “coastal grade” vinyl sliders a few years back—looked great at first, but now the frames are st...

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RE: Anyone else stuck upgrading to triple-pane windows because of new regs?

That’s interesting, because I was under the impression the triple-pane thing was only really necessary for super cold climates. I’m in a drafty old 70...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

Haha, been there. First time I tackled window sealing, I thought "how hard can foam be?" Famous last words... ended up scraping dried foam off my hand...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Yeah, I did notice a bit of a draft near the edges initially, especially on windy days. Open-cell foam is decent, but at high altitudes, wind-driven c...

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RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results

We upgraded a couple windows to premium triple-pane glass last year, mostly because the sales guy swore we'd see a big difference. Honestly, the rooms...

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RE: Double vs triple pane windows—worth the extra cost or just hype?

Yeah, I'm with you on this one. Had double panes in my last place and honestly never felt like I was missing out. Maybe triple panes help if you're so...

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