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RE: window shopping dilemma: simonton or pella?
Since you’re mainly weighing durability and energy savings, I’d put less weight on the brand reputation and ask for the performance numbers on the exact window being quoted. Specifically, compare the whole-window U-facto...
RE: Worth the upgrade? My take on switching to triple pane windows
Can’t agree more about the air sealing - - that’s spot on. When I swapped mine, I actually found a few spots where the foam hadn’t expanded all the way. Ended up running a bead of caulk around the trim and it made a not...
RE: Would you attempt to swap out your own windows or call in the pros?
I hear you on the condensation worry. I did notice a little fogging on one of the windows I put in a couple years back, but it wasn’t between the panes - just some moisture around the edges after a cold snap. That was pr...
RE: Tackling new windows: where do you even start with DIY tutorials?
That’s the reality, isn’t it? Those videos make it look like you just need a screwdriver and a smile. I’ve learned to lay out every tool I *think* I’ll need first, then double it - saves a few trips but never all of them...
RE: How much time did you spend replacing your windows?
I get wanting to just get it done, but I’ve always had better luck waiting a full day or two before painting after caulking. Even if it feels dry, sometimes that stuff shrinks back and you end up with little gaps showing...
RE: Trying to pick between angled and curved windows for living room upgrade
That’s funny - my dog picked the sunniest ledge no matter what style window we had. I’ve found sloped ledges do help a bit with dust, but honestly, you still end up sweeping the floor more often. When I swapped from angl...
RE: Tried to swap out my own window - here’s what I learned the hard way
I get what you’re saying about the plastic film kits feeling like a Band-Aid, but honestly, I’ve had a bit better luck with them lasting through a couple seasons - maybe it depends on the brand or how smooth your window ...
RE: Saved my living room window with a DIY crack fix - anyone else surprised by how well those kits work?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had one of those flexible sealants last through three winters on my back porch window. Maybe it’s luck or maybe just less movement than I thought, but it hasn’t cracked y...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
Yeah, that’s been my experience too - if the window frame’s rough or warped, tape just doesn’t last. I’ve tried everything from foam strips to fancy “all-weather” tape, but nothing really sticks well unless you sand and ...