Seriously, I just had a small crack in one of my living room windows—nothing major, just a little accident with a soccer ball (thanks, kids)—and the quotes I'm getting are insane. Like, it's just glass, right? But apparently it's some kind of special NASA-grade glass judging by these prices. I'm half tempted to just duct tape it and call it a day, you know? Anyone else run into this or am I just unlucky?
"I'm half tempted to just duct tape it and call it a day, you know?"
Haha, been there myself. But honestly, it's not just "glass" anymore—most modern windows are double-pane with gas insulation (usually argon), special coatings for UV protection, energy efficiency ratings, etc. All that tech bumps the price way up. If it's just a small crack and you're not losing heat or anything, you might be able to get away with a DIY epoxy repair kit temporarily. Worked fine for me until I bit the bullet and replaced mine.
Duct tape's tempting, but honestly, epoxy or clear silicone sealant is your friend here. Had a similar issue last winter—small crack, didn't wanna shell out hundreds right away. Used some clear silicone and it held up surprisingly well through rain and snow. Not a permanent fix obviously, but buys you time to save up or shop around for deals. Window prices are nuts these days...
Yeah, silicone sealant's definitely the way to go for a temporary fix. I had a similar situation when I moved into my place last year—noticed a small gap around one of the bedroom windows. Thought about duct tape too, but figured it'd peel off the first time it rained. Ended up using clear silicone, and honestly, it surprised me how well it held up through storms and temperature swings.
One thing I'd add is to make sure you clean and dry the area thoroughly before applying it. Learned that the hard way when my first attempt peeled off after a couple weeks because of leftover dirt and moisture. Second try held strong though, lasted several months before I finally got around to replacing the window properly.
But yeah, window replacement prices are insane right now... I've been getting quotes and it's like they're pricing windows as if they're made of gold or something. Guess I'll stick with temporary fixes a bit longer while I keep an eye out for sales or discounts.