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    moisture damage of window

    Is this bay window under a soffit overhang, or was there a roof built for it? If the latter, that would be a place to look, in addition to the potential of condensation causing it. Very common on under-insulated bay windows. To fix it, obviously the first thin would be to identify the root...
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    Best Practices?

    Take a small rake up there with you and make a path, then rake it back smooth when you are done. Now would also be a great time to air seal the main chases (chimney, plumbing stacks, electrical boxes, etc) is that hasn't already been done... This is definitely the best time of year to be up...
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    HELP! Simonton Daylight Max or Milgard Tuscany

    Good info from Neal, and some other very valid points as well. You mentioned that "sound control" is an option on the Simonton. What is that consisting of in this case? Most often it would be laminated glass, but perhaps it is the offset glass thickness? ... If neither product that you are...
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    Door Question

    Find a supply house or lumber yard that sells the product, or if the glass is clear you can get a new unit made up by a local glass shop.
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    Proper way to measure the window frame for replacement windows.

    It depends if you are installing as inserts or new full frame... All vinyl windows and most wood windows these days are available in custom sizes down to the quarter or eighth inch. Harvey is not bad, certainly a fine choice in a garage :)
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    Is this a double-pane window?

    Older style double pane window with an aluminum box spacer. Likely clear glass with no low e or argon... Definitely room to upgrade in those areas ( add a couple points to r value) , but even more importantly in air infiltration. ... Ironically, most folks' biggest complaint with old windows is...
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    Window Comparison - Farley vs. Okna

    Where are you located? The low shgc may actually be detrimental if you are not in a hot climate as passive solar heating is desirable in colder areas. You should also look at the structural ratings, namely air infiltration and design pressure. I'm not familiar with Farley, but okna/HiMark is one...
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