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RE: Ever tried to update vinyl windows with paint? Quick poll time
That’s spot-on about prep - honestly, I’ve fixed more window paint jobs than I care to admit because someone skipped primer or didn’t clean the vinyl first. I do wonder if climate plays a bigger part than people think, t...
RE: That time I learned the hard way that “dry heat” isn’t always better
That’s pretty common with older houses - if there’s a lot of air leaking out, humidifiers or even insulation upgrades don’t always have the impact you’d hope for. Did you ever look into weatherstripping or sealing up dra...
RE: Trying to pick between angled and curved windows for living room upgrade
Curved windows definitely have that wow factor, but you’re spot on about the cleaning. I’ve worked on a few homes where the owners ended up joking about starting a “microfiber club” just to keep up with the streaks. Stil...
RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up
That’s a solid point about thermal bridging - aluminum just can’t help itself, right? Even with the best weatherstripping in the world, that metal’s gonna move heat whether you like it or not. I’ve seen a few folks try t...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. Most folks I work with just want the drafts gone and some peace and quiet - not a stack of paperwork. That said, if you’re already opening up walls or doing a big overhaul, s...
RE: When your “smart” windows aren’t so smart after all
Funny you mention signal boosters - I’ve tried both, but honestly, the repeaters seemed easier to tuck away in weird spots like behind furniture or, yeah, on top of the fridge. Boosters felt a bit overkill for my setup, ...
RE: Saw a news piece on folks fixing up old aluminum windows themselves - worth the effort?
You nailed it with the hassle factor. I see a lot of folks patching and hoping for another season, but at some point you gotta ask - are you saving money or just delaying the inevitable? Sometimes those old aluminum fram...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Matching profiles is definitely one of those things that looks easy on paper, but turns out to be a total time sink in the real world. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve measured everything six ways from Sunday and sti...
RE: DID YOU KNOW THESE WINDOWS USE REAL WOOD INSIDE?
That’s a fair point about the composite diverters. I’ve swapped out a few over the years, and honestly, it’s not that big a deal, especially compared to sanding and re-varnishing wood trim every couple summers. But have ...
RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?
I hear you on the towels - used to do the same thing in my old house, and it felt like a losing battle every winter. About the “damp” feeling: when I swapped out my windows (also an older brick place, 1962), I actually n...