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RE: Trying out different payment options for new windows - worth it?
I hear you on the sticker shock - those quotes can make your eyes water. Have you looked into just doing inserts for the worst windows instead of full replacements? I did that with a couple in my 1950s place, kept the or...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
I went with white vinyl on a rental, and yeah, south-facing ones definitely started to yellow after just a couple summers. Haven’t had much warping, but the fit isn’t perfect - old plaster walls make everything a pain. D...
RE: Saving money on new windows: my favorite trick so far
Man, that “nothing is square” thing really hits home. I swear, my house has one level spot and it’s the kitchen table (and only after I shoved a coaster under a leg). Ever tried shimming a window so much you start wonder...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
Honestly, did you notice any difference in condensation or winter comfort? I’m with you on the LEED points - seems like more paperwork than payoff. But I’m curious if your humidity or draft issues improved much after the...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
Makes sense. I swapped out old double-panes for triple about three years back, and yeah, the noise drop was immediate - didn’t expect that. But honestly, if your frames are still in good shape and drafts aren’t bad, I’d ...
RE: Quick trick to make painted window trim look less... sad
Yeah, matching trim white is basically a lost cause unless you repaint the whole thing. I’ve tried every “quick fix” and honestly, most just make it look weirder under different lighting. Magic eraser does help, but I ag...
RE: Would switching to fiberglass windows actually make things quieter?
Pulled a few old aluminum sliders out of my place a couple years back, and yeah, found a weird collection of acorns and what looked like shredded insulation stuffed in the corners. No petrified mouse nests, thankfully, b...
RE: Did you go Euro for passive house windows or stick with local triple-pane?
Went through this same debate last year. Everyone raves about the Euro tilt-turns, but when I saw the shipping quote, I just couldn’t justify it. Ended up going with a Canadian triple-pane (Cascadia, if it matters) that ...
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RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles
Oversized trim looks fine in older houses, but I actually found it made sealing a bit trickier for me. The bigger profile hid gaps, sure, but I had to go back and caulk twice because I could still feel cold air sneaking ...