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RE: Choosing Energy-Efficient Windows in Florida's Heat and Humidity
Following this thread with great interest. I'm in Brandon (Hillsborough) and our house still has 1990s single-pane windows. They leak air like crazy. 🤦♂️ This discussion is motivating me to ...
RE: Planning to replace windows myself - what should I remember?
Haha, been there with the spray foam fiasco myself. First time I did it, I thought "more is better," right? Nope. Ended up having to slice away a ton of excess foam that bulged out and messed with the window alignment. N...
RE: Vinyl windows holding up okay in sticky weather?
I've wondered about that too. We've had vinyl windows for about 8 years now, and our summers get pretty humid. So far, haven't noticed any brittleness or warping... knock on wood. But a neighbor mentioned their seals sta...
RE: Torn between Andersen and Pella for triple pane windows
We went with Andersen triple panes about 4 years ago, and honestly, they've been great. My neighbor across the street chose Pella around the same time because she loved their style options. Hers look fantastic, but she's...
RE: Just Found Out Lowe's Card Can Help Spread Out Window Costs
Totally agree about the noise thing. When we replaced ours last fall, I was mostly hoping to cut down on heating costs (which it did, thankfully), but the biggest surprise was how much quieter our bedroom got. We live ne...
RE: Simonton Retrofit Windows - Easy Enough for a Weekend Warrior?
Yeah, Simontons are pretty forgiving. I tackled a couple last summer, and even though my openings weren't perfect (old house problems...), they still went in without much headache. Just take your time and keep those shim...