foodie88
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RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?

I've been through this exact debate myself a couple years back when we renovated our cabin up in the Rockies. Winters there are no joke—temps regularl...

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RE: Planning to replace windows myself—what should I remember?

Haha, been there, done that. Another thing I learned the hard way: don't underestimate the importance of flashing and sealing around the windows. It's...

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RE: finally got my window trim looking sharp with aluminum

Interesting take, but I gotta mildly disagree on the airflow thing. Sure, a bit of ventilation helps, but intentionally leaving a crack in the window ...

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RE: are Pella windows really worth the extra cash?

Interesting point about the laminated glass—I had a similar experience when I redid my home office windows. Triple-pane seemed like the obvious choice...

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RE: finally replaced my windows without losing a finger

Fair point about the insulation—probably did miss some opportunities there. I did my best sealing around the frames with expanding foam and caulk, but...

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RE: anyone else stressing over budgeting for new windows?

I'm somewhere between A and B myself. Usually, I'll start with a rough budget based on what I think is reasonable, but once the quotes start rolling i...

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RE: Fiberglass windows holding up way better than vinyl after 5 yrs

I've had fiberglass windows in for about four years now, and I agree—they've been solid performers. Vinyl wasn't terrible for me, but it did warp slig...

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RE: low-e vs clear glass windows in hot areas, what if you had to pick?

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing after swapping out my old clear glass windows for low-e. The difference isn't huge, but it's noticeable enough that ...

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