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RE: Worth the upgrade? My take on switching to triple pane windows
Backer rod’s saved me a few times when the gap was bigger than I expected - definitely helps keep the caulk from just sinking in. On foam, I’ve had mixed luck. The “minimal expanding” stuff sometimes barely fills, but th...
RE: CAUGHT WITHOUT THE RIGHT WINDOW GEAR - WHAT’S YOUR MOVE?
Yep, I feel that - those “do-it-all” tools never seem to actually do anything well. Funny thing is, last time I got caught without my putty knife, I tried using a painter’s 5-in-1. Ended up scratching the wood and cursin...
RE: Modern Window Upgrades in Old Houses: Worth the Trade-Off?
I totally get what you mean about missing the old glass. There’s just something about those wavy reflections that modern windows can’t really match. I swapped out the original single panes in my 1920s bungalow a few year...
RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency - worth the upgrade?
I get what you’re saying, but I’m not totally convinced triple glazing is always worth the extra cash, even with brutal winters. My old place had decent double panes and honestly, after sealing up the frames properly, th...
RE: New windows vs. new doors: which upgrade actually boosts resale more?
I get where you're coming from - front doors definitely have that instant curb appeal factor. It's wild how a new door gets all the attention, even from people just dropping off packages. But I’m not totally sold on the ...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Yeah, I’ve tried that tiny gap trick too - same result, clearer glass but you definitely feel it when the wind picks up. One winter I got desperate and just stuck a rolled-up towel at the base of the window, which helped...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
Yeah, those forms are brutal. I swear, I spent more time on paperwork than actually picking out the windows. And totally agree about the drafts - mine were supposed to be “airtight” but I still get a little breeze near t...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
Funny, I actually had the opposite experience - maybe it’s just my ancient windows, but the shrink plastic cut down on condensation for me (at least on the inside). The tape alone didn’t seem to do much except keep the d...
RE: Trading sirens for silence: imagining a window swap that changed everything
That’s such a mood shift, right? I remember when I swapped out my old drafty windows for triple-pane ones. At first, I was convinced something was wrong because I could actually hear the fridge humming and the pipes crea...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
Interesting take on the snoring factor, haha... hadn't thought of that angle. I've been debating triple panes myself, but noise isn't really a big deal where I live - just the occasional lawn mower or barking dog. Curiou...