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Aluminum capping is the WORST thing anyone can do to a window sill. Most home owners with wood windows think they are solving a problem by having aluminum capping installed....but they are just hiding the real problem. Exterior paints are expected to last 9 to 14 years according to paint...

I have been replacing and repairing wood frame and wood sash windows for several years and have SLOWLY LEARNED what I think is a major problem. In the "olden days" when putty was used as the primary glazing compound EVERYONE knew that the paint had to cover the putty and carry over onto a...

You have a choice; of reducing the A/C costs OR getting some solar heat in the winter. If there is no shade on the south side in the summer and the A/C is a burden then get the Low-E. If you can provide shade with trees or shutters in the summer then the free heat in the winter may be desireable.

I am in the window installation and repair business and noticed there are a lot of people interested in this subject....and lots of misunderstandings on the subject. So....... How important is the seal in a sealed unit? The seal is only there to keep the two interior surfaces of the glass...