Had some new windows put in about two months ago, and at first everything seemed great. But now that the weather's getting colder, I'm noticing some pretty noticeable drafts around the edges, especially in the living room and upstairs bedrooms. It's weird because I thought new windows were supposed to fix exactly this kind of problem, you know?
I already called the company back once, and they sent someone out who basically just shrugged and said it was normal "settling" or something. Um, is that even a thing? I mean, I get houses settle, but should brand-new windows really be letting in cold air already?
Wondering if anyone else has had similar experiences after getting new windows installed. Did you have to get them redone or resealed or something? Or maybe there's a quick fix I can do myself without having to deal with the company again...
Honestly, even the best windows won't help much if the installers skimped on insulation or sealing around the frames. I'd double-check the caulking and insulation around the edges—might be an easy DIY fix rather than dealing with company excuses about "settling"...
Good point about the sealing, but honestly, sometimes drafts aren't just about insulation or caulking. I replaced windows a few years back and did all the sealing myself—still had drafts. Turned out the frames themselves weren't squared up properly during installation. Had to shim and adjust the frames a bit, and that finally did the trick. So yeah, DIY sealing helps, but sometimes the issue runs deeper than just caulk and foam...
"sometimes the issue runs deeper than just caulk and foam..."
Exactly right—seen this happen more times than I'd like. Proper squaring and shimming are often overlooked, even by pros. Good catch on your part, glad you sorted it out.