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RE: Worth it to go triple pane for subzero winters?
I’ve been looking into this a lot because my house is from the 70s, and the double panes are decent but I still get frost around the edges when it’s -20°C. The triple pane quotes I got were almost double the cost of new ...
RE: If you had to pick: painted or stained window trim for a fixer-upper?
That’s exactly what I’m worried about. Is there any way to tell what kind of wood is under all those layers before you start? I keep imagining some gorgeous grain hiding out, but then again, if it’s just cheap pine or pa...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
I’ve been wrestling with the same thing about mixing window brands, especially since I’m super detail-oriented and tend to notice stuff like that. My house is a 1950s ranch, and when I started replacing windows, I got to...
RE: Trying to pick between angled and curved windows for living room upgrade
That’s interesting about the gaskets - never thought a simple swap could help so much. I’m leaning toward curved for the aesthetics, but the draft issue makes me nervous. Is it just poor sealing that causes problems, or ...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
That’s interesting about your vinyl windows warping - makes me wonder if it really does come down to installation or maybe the grade of vinyl, like you said. I’ve only just started looking into window options for my plac...
RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?
That’s interesting - especially about the hidden framing gaps. When you mentioned, , it got me thinking about my own place. My house is from the 70s and I’ve always wondered if replacing just the glass would help, or if ...