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RE: TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF MILGARD WINDOWS ARE WORTH THE COST
The big price spread may be less about “Milgard vs. everyone else” and more about which Milgard series and what’s included: - Compare the same frame material, glass package, grids, coatings, and opening style. A basic v...
RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
- Totally get the mix-and-match dilemma. I’ve seen plenty of jobs where the only giveaway is a handle that’s just a smidge shinier or a lock that’s shaped a bit differently. Most folks don’t notice unless they’re right u...
RE: Making homes smarter: how I upgraded my windows for energy savings
- Couldn’t agree more with this: Happens all the time - folks get shiny new windows and then still feel a draft from somewhere... turns out it’s the attic doing a bad impression of a wind tunnel. - Windows are great, b...
RE: Swapping out old windows to save on heating and cooling? Here’s what worked for me
- Been there - folks always blame the glass, but it’s usually the sneaky stuff around it. - Did a job last fall where the owner swore her windows were “leaking arctic air.” Turned out, the real culprit was a half-inch ga...
RE: Triple pane windows and the weird trick with argon gas
- Drafts are like that one guest who never leaves - windows help, but insulation’s gotta show up too. - Argon double panes are a big step up, but you’re right, not a miracle cure. I tell folks to think of it as layering ...
RE: What would you do if every window quote was wildly different?
- Been there... Had a customer once who picked the “deal of the century” - they didn’t realize their quote didn’t include ANY caulking or insulation. Middle of January, you could feel a draft from across the room. - ...
RE: Cheap tricks for keeping car windows clear in the morning
- That towel method’s solid if you remember to hang it up - totally agree. I’ve seen too many people just leave it balled up and then wonder why their car smells like a gym locker. - Cracked window thing is hit or miss… ...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
- Man, those multi-tools are a double-edged sword (pun intended). - On one hand, they slice through old paint like butter - if you use the right blade and a light touch. - On the other, they vibrate so much you risk ...
RE: Trying to budget for new Andersen double hung windows - what should I expect?
- Out-of-square openings are pretty much standard in anything older than the 80s, I swear. Shim city every time. - Found a mystery wire once - turned out to be an old intercom that went nowhere. Made me wonder what else ...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
Good call on the humidity - seen that plenty of times. Couple other sneaky culprits I've run into: - Drapes or blinds trapping moisture against the glass (yep, curtains can betray you). - Furniture blocking airflow near...