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RE: GLASS VS. POLYCARBONATE: WHICH HOLDS UP BETTER OFF-GRID?

Glass is king for clarity, no question, but my back’s still mad at me from hauling those panels into place. I get the appeal of polycarbonate—it’s lig...

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RE: Window replacements that actually look old (but work like new?)

I get where you’re coming from. I went down the rabbit hole with “historic” replicas too, and honestly, half the time I’m not convinced the extra expe...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

Had a similar issue at my old place—big south-facing windows, looked amazing but were a nightmare for heating bills. I was skeptical at first about th...

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RE: Choosing Windows for a Fresh Farmhouse Look

Fiberglass definitely holds its own in damp spaces. I had vinyl windows in my bathroom for years thinking they'd do fine, but now they're starting to ...

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RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast

Interesting idea with the silica packets...though personally, I found them a bit of a hassle to keep swapping out. Ended up using a small dehumidifier...

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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

Vinyl's decent, but honestly, I'd be cautious about relying on it alone in a harsh mountain winter. We had vinyl windows in our old place, and while t...

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RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps

Could be onto something there. I've had vinyl frames up here in Minnesota for about 8 years now, and yeah, they creak a bit when temps really dip, but...