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wafflesking41
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RE: Dreaming up the ultimate smart window features

That’s pretty much what happened in my place too. I tried a “moisture-resistant” film, but after one summer, the corners still curled up. Maybe it’s j...

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RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air—Any Recommendations?

I went down the uPVC route too, mostly because everyone warned me about aluminum frames rusting out near the coast. I’ll admit, the insulation is noti...

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RE: Trying To Make Sense Of All These Green Building Labels—Is It Just Me Or Is It Overwhelming?

Those labels can definitely be confusing, and I get where you're coming from. I went through a similar thing when I bought my place last year. The hou...

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RE: Why do my smart window sensors keep disconnecting?

That’s interesting—my place is late ‘50s, and the walls are just brutal for signal. I’ve tried both Zigbee and Thread, but honestly, I can’t say Threa...

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RE: Trying to decide between Andersen and Pella windows—any thoughts?

I’ve been looking at both brands too, and honestly, I’m still not sold on vinyl for long-term durability. The Pella 250s seem decent, but I’ve read a ...

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RE: Why does replacing a window turn into a bigger mess than you expect?

Yeah, that’s exactly what I’m running into. Sealed up some drafty windows in our place and now I’m dealing with condensation on every cold morning. It...

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RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter

That’s exactly what’s kept me from pulling the trigger on those panels—my windows are original to the house (1950s), and nothing is square. I’ve had t...

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RE: Big windows vs heating bills—worth it?

That’s exactly what I keep going back and forth on. After we upgraded to double glazing last winter, I noticed the condensation on the inside of the g...

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RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles

I get where you're coming from with the slimmer trim. When I redid the windows in my own place (built ‘49), I went back and forth for weeks—chunky, tr...

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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window—caulk or weather stripping?

Weather stripping can definitely help, but honestly, if the leak's persistent, it might be worth checking the flashing above the window. Had a similar...

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