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dgreen92
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RE: Measuring windows for replacements: what did I do wrong?
Interesting take, but I’m not sure I buy that “perfection’s overrated” idea - at least for windows. My place is from the 1930s and the first time I tried to fudge a crooked opening, I ended up with a drafty mess that cos...
RE: What I learned the hard way about swapping out old windows
That’s wild about the mouse nest - I keep hearing about those kinds of surprises, and it makes me a little nervous to start pulling my own trim. The liquid flashing seems intimidating, but your point about tape failing o...
RE: How do you seal your windows - tape, liquid, or old-school metal flashing?
That’s interesting about the tape not sticking in the cold - I’ve had the same issue, especially below 40°F. The adhesive just doesn’t bond well unless it’s warm, which is frustrating in New England. I get why people sti...
RE: Storm-resistant glass: worth the hype or just marketing?
That’s interesting about the panels sticking - I actually had a similar issue with a set on the west side of my house. Took way more elbow grease than I expected, and I ended up scratching the frame a bit. About those se...