FHB Podcast Segment: How Long Will Black Window Frames Last?
In this Fine Homebuilding Podcast Segment, the team chats about whether or not black-framed windows are a good idea.
In this Fine Homebuilding Podcast Segment from episode 645, the team discusses a question submitted by longtime listener Ed. He wonders if black window frames will stand the test of time, as they tend to become extremely hot in direct sunlight. Black windows have risen in popularity over the past decade, so if problems with them do begin to arise, they’ll be quite common soon enough. Watch the video or listen to the full episode below to see how the FHB team responds to Ed’s question.
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