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RE: Condensation between panes on a ReliaBilt window: warranty or installer?
The point about getting the manufacturer’s written position before paying is important, but I’d also check how they require the failed seal to be confirmed. Some warranties may accept clear photos of condensation between...
RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news
Yeah, I hear you - old wood trim and sticky tape are a nightmare combo. I’ve used those shrink kits too, and the plastic always ended up looking wonky after a few weeks. Draft stoppers have been my go-to for years now. H...
RE: Smart Window Gadgets: Worth It for Awkward Spaces?
I hear you on the cheap models - learned that lesson the hard way. I tried one of those “budget” brands for a skylight in my old place. It jammed up after maybe six months, and the replacement parts were impossible to tr...
RE: KEEPING THE SUN OUT WITHOUT GOING BROKE
That’s true, sealing up those little leaks saved me a ton on the AC bill last year. I tried those insulated cellular shades too - bit pricier than blackout curtains, but they actually helped with drafts in winter too. No...
RE: Wood windows for old houses - who actually makes good ones these days?
Yeah, I’ve noticed Marvin’s hardware isn’t what it used to be. The crank handles on mine feel a bit cheap compared to the old ones from the 90s. I’m with you on the maintenance - repainting is a pain, but it beats dealin...
RE: Tried out black window trim - totally changed my curb appeal
I hear you on the prep - my first time doing black trim, I underestimated how much cleanup there’d be. Dust gets everywhere, even taped up tight. I was also worried about it looking too modern for my old brick house, but...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ll be honest - I did go for the new windows a few years back, and I don’t regret it. Yeah, it was a chunk of change (and yeah, I took out a small loan), but my old aluminum frames we...
RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows - what’s the real difference?
You’re spot on about vinyl getting a bit flimsy in the cold - I’ve noticed the same thing, especially on older installs. Wood’s got character but yeah, the swelling and sticking is a pain every summer. I put in fiberglas...
RE: Did you go Euro for passive house windows or stick with local triple-pane?
That hits home. I went with local triple-pane too, mostly because I didn’t want to gamble on shipping delays and weird hardware issues. The Euro stuff looks great, but honestly, I’d rather have something I can fix or get...
RE: Sticker shock: are Milgard or Pella windows more budget-friendly?
I get what you mean about missing the old window feel - mine had that satisfying weight too. The Milgard handles do feel a bit cheap, but I couldn’t justify Pella’s price either. Out of curiosity, did anyone actually not...