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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
- Upgraded to argon windows about 10 years ago. Didn’t notice much until I also added attic insulation. - Drafts were still an issue until I sealed up some gaps around the frames. - Looked into krypton, but the price ju...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
- Poking with a screwdriver works - if it sinks in easy, it’s probably rot. If it’s just rough paint and still solid, you’re probably fine. - Lead paint’s mainly an issue if you’re sanding or scraping. If it’s intact and...
RE: How I Broke Down the Costs for New Windows Without Losing My Mind
- Been there - hose test felt good, but sideways rain found the one spot I missed. - I’ve learned storms are the real inspector... nothing like a puddle on your new floors to keep you humble. - Tried the blower door ...
RE: Weird ways to spot drafty windows (and do they actually work?)
- Used heavy curtains on our front window (old 1920s house). - Noticed less cold air, but only if they’re thick and actually touch the sill/floor. - Didn’t totally fix drafts, but made the room feel warmer. - They’...
RE: New Discussion
- Yep, seams are dust and gunk central. I end up spot-cleaning those more than anything else. - “Maintenance free” is kind of a joke - maybe less maintenance, but not zero. - North side here too... always a mossy mess. P...
RE: Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help
- Yep, “temporary fixes might not win any beauty contests” - that’s the truth. - Rope caulk’s ugly but easy to peel off. I’ve used it every winter for years. - Agree on silicone - never again. It’s a pain to remove a...
RE: City Noise Driving You Nuts? My Window Upgrade Story
- Agree on the sleep thing - laminated glass isn’t pretty, but it’s practical. - Tried the films a few years back myself. Decent for muffling some chatter, but Yep, same issue here. - Didn’t love how thick the frame...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
- Noise reduction really is a game changer, isn’t it? Didn’t expect to notice such a difference until my neighbor started mowing and I barely heard it. - Paperwork for rebates = nightmare. I swear, they want everything b...
RE: Anyone else surprised by how window sensors can tell you if you left something open?
- Spiders seem to think my sensors are prime real estate too. Had one web so thick last fall it set off a false alarm. - Sun fades the plastic, but like you said, they keep working. My oldest sensor’s yellowed but still ...
RE: Stuck between simple trim and farmhouse-style frames for my windows
- Agree with sticking to simple trim, especially in open layouts. - Mixed styles can get busy quick - I've tried it, ended up looking like a patchwork quilt. - Simple trim’s easier to repaint or touch up down the roa...