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

Had mine swapped to fiberglass about three years back. Install was a pain—took longer than the crew promised, and yeah, they tried to skip steps. Had ...

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RE: City noise driving me nuts—soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?

Can’t argue with the comfort upgrade—same thing happened here after I swapped out the old windows. Did you notice less condensation too? That was a bi...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

I went with motorized shades about a year ago, and honestly, noise hasn't been an issue. Like you said, it's just a quiet hum—barely noticeable unless...

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RE: Replacing windows without emptying your wallet

Have you noticed any fading or finish issues on the aluminum cladding? I went with vinyl replacements about 10 years back—budget decision at the time—...

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RE: Budgeting for new windows—how do you approach it?

Yeah, seems like that's always the way with older houses. Did you get multiple quotes beforehand or just wing it with one contractor? Sometimes shoppi...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Honestly, durability mattered more for me. Tried cellular shades first—looked great but didn't survive the dog. Switched to vertical blinds, way sturd...

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RE: Thinking about privacy glass for home windows—worth the hype?

Interesting points, but I'm curious—did your friend's smart glass come with any kind of warranty or guarantee? Uneven opacity after just a couple year...

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RE: Why Are Wood Windows So Crazy Expensive These Days?

You ever notice how vinyl windows seem to amplify rain noise instead of muffling it? We replaced our old wood windows about five years ago—went with f...