I’ve had similar luck with butyl, especially when dealing with older wood frames that aren’t exactly square anymore. The acrylic tapes just never seem...
Shrink film’s a classic move, no question. I’ve put it up for plenty of folks—never looks great, but it does the job when you need it. Weatherstrippin...
I’ve seen that happen plenty—folks watch a couple videos and think flashing’s just slapping some tape on, but they don’t realize how easy it is to mis...
That’s pretty much how it goes. I’ve seen it in a bunch of jobs—folks pick a color from the swatch, love it in the store, then once those low-e window...
Had a client swap out just one old drafty window in their weekend place, and honestly, the difference was night and day for that one room. Rest of the...
Honestly, I’ve seen plenty of folks get composite frames thinking they’re maintenance-free, but scratches are a pain. Buffing them out only helps a li...
Had a job last year where the homeowners mixed traditional and contemporary Simonton windows—traditional up front, contemporary in the back addition. ...
Had a similar experience myself. Did a job for a family friend who was convinced new windows would fix everything—drafts, noise, heating bills, you na...
Had a client last year who went all-in on privacy glass for their living room windows. Looked great at first, but within a month they were complaining...
I've installed vinyl windows in plenty of homes here in Wisconsin, and honestly, cracking usually happens when they're cheap or poorly fitted. Had a c...
