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RE: Professional Defogging or IGU Replacement for Failed Seals?
When the contractor confirms the IGU specifications, I’d also have them separate the warranty terms for the glass, seal failure, and labor. A “20-year glass warranty” may cover replacement of the sealed unit but not the ...
RE: When your new windows just won’t close right: a home repair mystery
That expanding foam can be a real pain if you get carried away. I did the same thing once - thought more was better, but it bowed the jambs and made everything worse. Now I stick with minimal expanding foam, just enough ...
RE: Swapping single pane for double: worth the hype?
The comfort factor gets overlooked way too often. I swapped out single panes for double in my 1920s place a couple years back, and honestly, my wallet didn’t throw a party, but I did stop wearing wool socks to bed every ...
RE: Windows holding up in the middle of nowhere?
That’s the thing - everyone blames the window, but it’s almost never just the window. I had a similar headache with a drip edge that was just a hair off, and water found its way in behind the Tyvek. Polyurethane’s my go-...
RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?
Totally agree - unless you’ve got rotten frames or some serious draft issues, no need to go all-in. I swapped out just the glass in our sunroom last winter, and honestly, you can’t even tell anything was done except the ...
RE: How I got my windows to darken automatically (sorta DIY)
Honestly, I tried the smart film route and it was a headache - constant resets when the temps dropped, and that peeling at the corners drove me nuts. Curtains might not look futuristic, but they just work. Plus, you can ...
RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?
I get the appeal of old glass and a bit of character - wavy panes really do have a charm you just don’t see in new stuff. But I think sometimes we romanticize them a little too much, especially when it comes to comfort. ...
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)
Couldn’t agree more with this. Tried foam once and it was a nightmare - ended up with it stuck to my jeans and the trim. Honestly, unless you’re in some extreme climate, backer rod and silicone do the job just fine. I ge...
RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?
Honestly, I think folks underestimate how much the frames matter. We did the low-e glass swap a few years back and, like you, kept our old wood frames (ours are late ‘60s). I was convinced it’d make a huge difference, bu...
RE: Cheap and cheerful ways to dress up plain window frames
Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried foam trim once in a closet and while it looked decent at first, it felt almost flimsy - like you could poke a hole with your finger if you weren’t careful. MDF’s been my go-t...