In alt.home.repair on Sun, 17 Jul 2005 17:16:46 GMT "Robert E. Lewis"
posted:


I've lived in the Houston area my whole life, and am surprised how slow
insulated glass has been to catch on here; I can recall a decade or so back,
a "home remodeling expert" on a local radio station saying they weren't
worth the added price. I accompanied my friend looking at a more upscale
townhouse built in the mid-80s -- fireplaces, whirlpool tub, stainless
appliances, but just basic aluminum-framed single-glazed windows.

Wow.

Somewhat similar: It's amazing how long it took Baltimore to build
garages with the houses. Well some houses had them in the 30's to the
50's or 60's but then came 2 or 3 decades where most seem not to, even
very expensive places. They might have carports.

There were fewer garages here than in Dallas, which I visit regularly.

I think they've caught on now.

But strangely, they almost all use two single doors, instead of one
two-car door. that means you can't pile stuff at both sides and park
one car in the middle, and it means that every time you go in or out,
you have to avoid hitting that post in the middle. How much more does
one double garage door cost than two single ones?

Plus you have to buy one fewer garage door opener, and carry one
fewer transmitter.

Thanks to everyone who responded.

--

Robert


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