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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I keep hearing that argon is the go-to for most situations, but I’m curious - does anyone notice a difference in noise reduction between argon and krypton-filled windows? I get that But I wonder if there are benefits be...
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
That bumpy corner thing drives me nuts too. I read somewhere that running a thin bead of clear caulk along the edge before taping can help seal those weird gaps - supposedly it stops the paint from bleeding under the tap...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
That price tag on impact glass really is wild. I ran the numbers and it’d take like a decade of not buying plywood or panels to even come close. I do like the idea of not having to scramble before a storm, though. My nei...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
That’s interesting - my neighbor’s vinyl windows on their south wall started looking a bit wavy after about ten years, but mine (same brand, just east-facing) are still fine. I’m starting to think orientation and sun exp...
RE: How much would you pay to swap out those drafty windows?
That’s actually super helpful to hear. I’m in the “old house, drafty everything” camp and keep going back and forth about whether to bite the bullet on full replacements or just patch things up. I had a guy come out for ...
RE: WINDOW WARS: WHICH PANES WOULD YOU PICK FOR A HAUNTED HOUSE?
I’m super torn on this. My old place had those rattly single-pane windows and yeah, it definitely had “authentic chill” - mostly in the form of actual drafts. I wore socks to bed even in October. I’ve heard Energy Star w...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
That’s interesting about the audit catching air leaks around the frames - I always assumed new windows would solve most of that, but I guess there’s more to it. The part you mentioned about rebates being tied to the audi...
RE: Keeping wood windows healthy - any tricks to stop them rotting?
Interesting, I always thought “letting the wood breathe” sounded kind of logical, but now I’m second-guessing it. The shellac trick on end grain makes sense - does it help with swelling too, or just moisture? I’ve notice...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows for Jeld-Wen Casements: Worth It?
I get what you’re saying about the house itself being part of the issue, but I’m not totally convinced that a “break-in period” is something we should just expect with new windows. When I had mine replaced (also Jeld-Wen...
RE: WHAT MADE YOUR WINDOW QUOTE JUMP? MATERIALS VS. INSTALLATION
That detective bit is so true - I started pulling off trim in my place (built ‘54, I think) and found a random spoon wedged behind the old frame. No idea how it got there. As for weird hardware, half the screws looked li...