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RE: What should a quote spell out for reflashing a window behind siding?
For the drainage detail, I’d have the quote say whether they’ll check the completed work for water shedding before the siding goes back on, and what counts as a pass. A controlled water test may be appropriate, but the m...
RE: Double pane vs. low-e film: which saved you more on bills?
Funny, I had the opposite experience. My old windows are a lost cause, but I slapped some of that shrink film on last winter - wasn’t expecting miracles, but it actually cut the drafts way down for me. Still got a bit of...
RE: Stuck between two window installers - would you go with the cheaper or the more established one?
That sounds about right - paperwork looks great in a folder, but it doesn’t stop drafts or leaks by itself. I had a similar thing happen with my old roof. Big company, big promises, and then I spent half my summer on hol...
RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news
Shrink-wrap kits are a lifesaver until you have to peel them off in spring and end up with sticky residue everywhere - been there more than once. My sash windows are ancient (think: painted shut by previous owners), and ...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
Yep, this is way too relatable. I keep thinking one day I’ll have the time and cash to do a full window overhaul, but then winter sneaks up and it’s back to shoving towels in the sills. I’ve tried that clear window film ...
RE: Why sealing windows near the ocean is trickier than you’d think
I hear you on the touch-ups - seems like every spring I’m up there with a scraper and a fresh tube of something-or-other. Have you tried any of those marine-grade sealants? I’ve wondered if they’re worth the extra cash o...
RE: What surprised me about high-end window brands (hint: it's not just the glass)
Yeah, I hear you on the settling cracks - my 1948 place is basically a living, breathing thing at this point. Even after a pro install, I had to chase down hairline cracks with a tube of caulk a month later. Guess old pl...
RE: Is it just me or do new windows barely make a dent in the bills?
Right there with you. I got sucked into the new window hype a few years back - figured it’d be instant comfort and savings. But after crawling around with a flashlight and a bunch of weatherstripping, it’s crazy how much...
RE: Why is outside noise STILL getting through my windows?
Man, I feel this one. My house was built in the 60s and I swear the original windows were basically just glorified Saran Wrap. I did that whole “seal every edge with weatherstripping” thing too, and yeah, it cut out draf...
RE: Turning old windows into a cool wall display - my favorite trick yet
That ghostly haze is the bane of my existence with these things. I had one window where the pressed ferns looked perfect for, like, two months, then suddenly it was like a haunted house in there - white fuzz, little spot...