tobyw28
tobyw28
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RE: Ever wonder if argon gas leaks out when swapping to low-e glass?

Argon’s kind of the poster child for “energy efficient windows,” but honestly, I think you nailed it—it’s not a magic bullet. The gas helps slow down ...

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RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?

You nailed it about the mess—folks always underestimate how much dust and noise comes with a window swap. I see people get sold on those glossy “insta...

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RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?

I’ve got to agree, triple panes in the South usually don’t make sense unless you’re right next to a busy street or you’ve got massive west-facing wind...

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RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve put in new Marvins next to original trim and just stood back, squinting, hoping somehow the stain would magically b...

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RE: Why Does Storm-Proof Glass Cost More Than My Roof?

Couldn’t agree more about the install making or breaking it. I’ve replaced a bunch of windows for folks who spent a fortune on “hurricane glass” but t...

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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’ve worked on plenty of homes with those labels, and I get the appeal—on paper, it’s a shortcut. But I’ve also seen places with shiny certi...

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RE: Why do my smart window sensors keep disconnecting?

Yeah, I hear you on the plaster walls—those things are a nightmare for any kind of wireless signal. People love the character, but they never mention ...

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RE: ANYONE DEAL WITH SIMONTON WARRANTY LATELY?

Couldn’t agree more—every time I have to track down a Simonton serial number for a client, it’s like playing hide-and-seek with the window sash. The “...

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RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve actually had a customer call me back a month after their window job because “something smelled off” every time the air kicke...

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RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows

You’re right about the battery shades being way less of a compromise than they used to be. I’ve put in a handful of Lutron and Hunter Douglas battery ...

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