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RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
I’m with you on the patience part - rushing just wrecks the drywall every time. I’ve had mixed results with mineral spirits though, especially if there’s painted trim nearby... sometimes it leaves a haze if I’m not caref...
RE: Worth switching to fiberglass or hybrid window frames?
Had a similar situation here. Went hybrid in the living room because it was cheaper, but the draft in February was no joke - ended up with a rolled-up towel at the sill until I could deal with it. Honestly, the fiberglas...
RE: No more rattling windows - my upgrade to laminated glass paid off
Haven’t really had any major condensation since I put in the laminated glass, but my frames are newer aluminum, so that probably helps a bit. I did notice a little fogging on super cold mornings, but honestly, it’s less ...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
Interesting point about the cellular shades with side tracks - I’ve only ever tried the basic kind, and they didn’t do much for me. I’ve been debating whether it’s worth the hassle to try rope caulk along the sash edges....
RE: Drafty windows driving me nuts - what actually works for sealing them up?
Spray foam is a double-edged sword - great for sealing, but yeah, it can get wild fast. I’ve used the “minimal expanding” kind and still ended up trimming the excess with a utility knife after it cured. It’s messy, but w...
RE: Tried to swap out my own window - here’s what I learned the hard way
Shrink film is such a pain if your frames aren’t square. - I had the same issue in my 1952 place. Did you have to use shims or extra insulation to get a tight fit? I ended up needing expanding foam just to close all the...
RE: Replacing old sash cords - worth the hassle or just call a pro?
That’s the part that gets me every time - half the job is just freeing up hardware that hasn’t moved since the ‘60s. Did you end up replacing your pulleys or just clean and lube them? I’m never sure if it’s worth sourcin...
RE: ANYONE ELSE TRIED WINDOWS THAT DON'T NEED CONSTANT UPKEEP IN OFF-GRID PLACES?
I get what you mean about the latches - my old lab figured out how to open the sliding window locks last winter. Ended up swapping them for compression latches, which hold up better with repeated use and seem less tempti...
RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?
That’s pretty much my experience too - triple-pane helps but doesn’t solve everything. Even with my Milgard windows, if I let humidity creep up, there’s still some sweating. One thing I noticed: older wood frames seem to...
RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?
Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing with my place (built in ‘68). Upgraded to double-pane low-e glass, but the old aluminum frames were still super drafty. Air infiltration around the frame just cancels out a lot of the b...