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RE: Hypothetical scenario: your window starts leaking during a storm - what do you do?
Sandwiching plastic between wood strips gives it a much better hold than exposed staples, especially when wind is tugging at it. For anyone dealing with a future storm leak, though, it’s safer not to go outside to instal...
RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
Yeah, I’m with you on that. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on top-tier windows, but then get a rushed install and end up with drafts anyway. In my last place, I went mid-range Jeld-Wen too - nothing fancy, but after a c...
RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?
Yeah, I’ve scratched my head at this too. Had a window crank on the north side of my place basically dissolve while the matching one on the south side still looked fresh outta the box. Both were supposedly “marine grade”...
RE: How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills
Man, I totally get that - old houses just have a vibe, right? I’ve chased window mold for years and honestly, short of ripping everything out, it’s always a battle. I tried those window sensors once - kinda cool to see t...