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RE: Worth the upgrade? My take on switching to triple pane windows
Trickle vents are a bit of a mixed bag in my experience. I put them in a couple windows when I upgraded, hoping they'd balance out the stuffiness without going full HRV. They do let in some fresh air, but honestly, on re...
RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
If you’re building from scratch, I’d say Jeld-Wen’s worth considering, but I wouldn’t go all-in on their top tier unless you’re chasing a certain look or dealing with wild weather. I swapped out to full replacements in m...
RE: Dealing with steamy windows: dehumidifier or just crack the window?
Those moisture-absorbing crystals are basically glorified cat litter, in my experience. Tried them in the bathroom and they filled up fast, but didn’t make much difference unless the room was tiny. Dehumidifier’s definit...
RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade
That death grip putty is no joke - I had to break out the heat gun and still wound up with shards everywhere. It’s funny, I tried the salvage yard route too, and got the same “not wavy, not interested” spiel. I’ve seen f...
RE: If your cabin could talk: windows that keep out the howling wind
I’m with you - those shrink film kits are like a winter hazmat suit for your windows. Not pretty, but they do the job. I actually tried the interior storm inserts last winter (Magnetite, if anyone’s curious). Way less ha...
RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?
That price tag nearly knocked me over too. I tried to justify it by calculating the “energy savings” but, let’s be honest, it’s gonna take a decade or two to break even. Still, I swapped out the worst offenders - old sin...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
That lines up with what I’ve seen messing with my own ancient windows. I tried getting fancy with conditioner once, but honestly, the old wood just laughed and soaked up the oil anyway. Only time I bother now is if I’ve ...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
Fiberglass is decent enough for basic noise reduction, but honestly, I've never found it impressive on its own either. When I redid my bedroom windows, I initially went with fiberglass batts and thought I'd nailed it... ...