Yeah, tapes can be hit or miss depending on weather and prep. Did you clean the surface thoroughly before applying? I've noticed even tiny bits of dus...

Interesting you've had no brittleness yet, even at sub-zero temps...makes me wonder if it's more about the frame material or the glass itself holding ...

I've installed woven wood shades for several clients with large windows, and honestly, they're pretty forgiving when it comes to smudges. The natural ...

How noticeable are those nighttime reflections, though? I remember installing privacy glass for a client in their living room... looked amazing in day...

I've actually experimented quite a bit with both acetone and alcohol for window installs. Acetone definitely cuts through grease and oils faster, givi...

When you're shimming, try the "feel test"—basically, slide the shim in until you just feel resistance, but not so much that you're forcing it. You wan...

Interesting to hear your experience—I switched to composite windows on my own place about three years ago, and yeah, the upfront cost definitely stung...

I get why it bugs you, but honestly, a single crack like that isn't usually as dangerous as it seems. Glass in windows is typically tempered or lamina...