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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
Checks definitely feel more secure to me, too - at least you’ve got a paper trail, and it’s easier to keep tabs on what’s cleared. I was tempted by the “0% for 12 months” window company financing, but when I read the fin...
RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
I get where you’re coming from - one brand definitely makes things easier to manage. I went the mix-and-match route because I got nerdy about U-factor ratings and air infiltration numbers. But honestly, now my spreadshee...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
I tried a magnetic kit on our 1950s casement windows last winter. Prep was kind of tedious - scraping off old paint and sanding a bit - but the seal actually held up better than I expected. One corner popped loose after ...
RE: If you could see your future energy bill: a window replacement time travel story
I get where you’re coming from - air sealing and insulation are huge. But I did a bunch of modeling before I bought my place (built in ‘88, original windows), and the heat loss through glass was actually a big chunk of m...
RE: Keeping rooms bright but cool - how do you do it?
I hear you on the dehumidifier noise - those things can be relentless, especially if you’re in a smaller space. But I’m not totally convinced that just cracking the window is the best alternative, at least from an effici...
RE: Tackling Old Windows: My Weekend Project Went Better Than Expected
I actually tried composite shims for the first time last month when I was rehanging a door. They definitely hold up better than the cedar ones - no splitting, even when I got a little heavy-handed with the hammer. Only t...
RE: Keeping warm in off-grid cabins: insulated window upgrades making headlines
I just went through my first winter in a house built in the ’70s, and wow, I didn’t realize how much heat was leaking out until I started replacing the windows. The double-glazed units made a noticeable difference, but I...
RE: Faux wood vinyl windows - worth it or nah?
I’ve only had my faux wood vinyl windows for about two years, but I’m already seeing what you mentioned - “just enough that you notice if you’re looking.” The south-facing ones especially seem to be getting a bit dull co...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
That sounds all too familiar... I ran into a similar issue with a window from the 1940s - layers of paint, some kind of petrified glazing, and what looked like old linseed oil putty. Even with a Fein tool and careful pry...
RE: Which Is Better: Argon or Air Between Window Panes?
That’s exactly what I ran into when we replaced our windows last fall. I spent weeks researching argon vs. air, but in the end, the installer said the same thing - if the seal isn’t solid, it barely matters what’s inside...