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RE: Printing custom window latches: what worked for me
Yeah, that’s been my experience too. Once the wood starts getting soft or crumbly around the latch area, it feels like every “fix” is just buying a little more time. I’ve used PETG for latches as well - holds up better t...
RE: Clerestory Windows or Skylights: Which Brings in Better Light (and Less Hassle)?
Can totally relate to the skylight leak paranoia - my old neighbor was forever fighting drips after heavy rain. When we redid the kitchen, I mapped out a step-by-step to maximize natural light without cutting holes in th...
RE: Surprised to Learn Simonton Offers 0% Financing? Here’s What I Found
I totally get what you mean about HRVs looking complicated at first glance. I remember standing in my basement, staring at the install manual, thinking there’s no way I could pull this off without screwing up the ducting...
RE: Foggy Windows: The Mystery Of The Ghostly Condensation
That’s a great point about the dryer vent - honestly, I didn’t even think about that until we started getting that musty smell in our laundry room. Turns out, ours was half-blocked with lint and the humidity was going st...
RE: Which is less of a headache: full-frame vs. insert fiberglass window installs?
That’s the thing - every time I think inserts are the easy win, I end up staring at that chunkier frame and wishing I could squeeze out a bit more daylight. But then, full-frame swaps are a can of worms. Last time, I pul...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
Triple-pane isn’t overkill at all in my experience, especially if you live somewhere with real winters. I swapped out old single-pane windows last year and the difference was wild - no more sitting by the radiator in a h...
RE: Swapping old windows for new: did your curb appeal actually improve?
That’s pretty much the tradeoff, isn’t it? I wrestled with the same thing - kept thinking I’d miss the old wavy glass and wood sashes, but after one winter of not having to chip frost off the inside, I was sold. The new ...
RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade
I ran into the same problem after swapping out the old windows in my ‘60s split-level. First, I tried listing the panes online for free - figured someone might want them for a greenhouse or art project. Maybe two got pic...
RE: Don’t skip the flashing: a small step that saved me big headaches
Yeah, I totally get that. Even after doing the flashing “by the book,” I still find myself on the ladder with a flashlight after a heavy rain, just for peace of mind. Old habits die hard, I guess. For me, the turning po...
RE: Window replacements that actually look old (but work like new?)
That draftiness rings a bell - We had the same issue with magnetic storms in our 1920s bungalow, especially during windy spells. Here’s what I ended up doing: I taped a thin bead of clear caulk under the magnetic strip,...