ascott17
@ascott17
Eminent Member
Joined:
Topics: 1 / Replies: 19
Reply
RE: Double pane vs. low-e film: which saved you more on bills?

Has anyone actually tracked their energy bills before and after putting in double pane inserts? I’m curious if the comfort boost matches up with real ...

Reply
RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)

Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with vinyl—looks fine at first but after a couple summers it starts fading and gets brittle. I haven’t tried composi...

Reply
RE: Saw a study on window longevity—are we doing enough?

Funny, I had the same “maintenance-free” pitch with our last set of windows. It’s wild how quickly that promise fades—literally and figuratively. Ours...

Reply
RE: Big brands or local shops: which windows are actually better?

I get where you’re coming from about the installer mattering more than the window itself, but I keep wondering—doesn’t the actual window design and ma...

Reply
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated

Funny, I always thought bigger windows would mean higher energy bills, but when I swapped out my old single panes for new, larger double-glazed ones, ...

Reply
RE: Keeping the cold out: DIY window hacks for off-grid living

That lines up with what I’ve seen too. I used to blame the cold for the peeling, but it was always worse in spots where condensation would collect. Ha...

Reply
RE: Fastest way to get old windows out without a mess?

I totally get where you’re coming from with the zip-up doors—feels like overkill for a couple windows, and I’ve wrestled with those frames in cramped ...

Reply
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)

Totally get where you’re coming from. When I had my windows done, I obsessed over every line of caulk at first, but now I barely notice. Have you noti...

Reply
RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills—a coastal homeowner's dilemma

Yeah, I get the appeal of keeping wood for the look, but after fighting with moisture and peeling paint for years, I finally caved and tried aluminum ...

Page 1 / 2