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RE: Swapped out my drafty windows for Harveys - worth it?
Funny you mention the install crew - I've seen some beautiful windows get totally wasted by a rushed job. Once had a client who spent a fortune on high-end replacements, but the installers left gaps all around the frames...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
I hear you on those quotes - fiberglass isn’t cheap, and it’s a tough pill to swallow when you’re juggling all the other costs of a new place. Honestly, I see a lot of folks go vinyl for the same reason you did. It’s wha...
RE: Where do you even begin with swapping out old windows?
Funny you mention that - I’ve definitely seen folks go with inserts just to sidestep the unknowns behind the trim. Sometimes it works out, especially if the old frames are still solid, but I’ve also pulled off interior t...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
Cellular shades definitely make a noticeable difference. I remember working on an older home a couple winters ago - big windows, beautiful views, but man, the drafts were brutal. After we installed cellular shades, you c...
RE: City noise driving me nuts - soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?
This is spot-on. I remember working on a client's apartment downtown - right above a busy intersection. They'd already installed acoustic windows, which helped with traffic noise, but the bass from passing trucks was sti...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
Yeah, exactly. Had a similar experience a while back - client lived near train tracks, and even after installing top-notch acoustic windows, those deep vibrations from passing trains still came through. But you're totall...