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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?
- I totally get the appeal of keeping the original hardware, but after wrestling with a few old window locks, I’m starting to see the upside of just replacing them. - Tried cleaning out one in our guest room - ended up...
RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
- I get the logic behind just replacing, but patching still seems tempting for budget reasons. - Our house is only a few years old, so I’m hoping it’s not a recurring issue… but I do worry about hidden problems if I just...
RE: Triple pane windows and the weird trick with argon gas
- Totally agree about the trickle vents - feels weird to let cold air in on purpose when you’ve paid so much for insulation. - Same here, I mostly just check for fog. - Just curious, did you notice any difference in noi...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows in the Mountains: Worth It or Just a Headache?
I get where you're coming from - air leaks in the crawlspace were a surprise for us, too. But I gotta say, for our place, new windows made a noticeable difference: - Our old ones were single-pane and super drafty. After...
RE: Why does fixing a single window cost so much?
- Totally relate to the “trial and error with old houses...” - Spent a weekend sealing what I thought were obvious gaps, but the real cold draft was coming from a spot I never would’ve guessed. - It’s kind of weird h...
RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?
- Totally hear you on "water finds a way." I learned that lesson the hard way after my first winter. - Tried repainting - looked good for a hot minute, but then the peeling started and the leaks followed. - Switched ...
RE: Wood vs. vinyl windows near the ocean - what’s holding up better for you?
- Totally get what you mean about the salt air - it's relentless. - Vinyl is kind of clunky, but I do appreciate not having to paint or worry about rot. - Love the look of wood, but I'm not up for constant upkeep rig...
RE: Regretting My ReliaBilt Choice? Long-Term Durability Woes
- Swapped to vinyl last year - mostly for the budget, honestly. - Noticed way less draft and outside noise. Huge plus. - Condensation’s still a thing on really cold days, but not as bad as before. - Sometimes wish I’d go...
RE: Unexpected adventures in swapping out old window handles
- Tried wood filler on a door hinge once - worked okay, but after a year or so, it started flaking out where there was a lot of movement. - Epoxy scared me too, but honestly, it wasn’t as messy as I thought. Just need to...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
- 100% relate to this. We swapped out our old leaky windows last fall (went with Marvin, fwiw), and suddenly we were playing detective with the humidity too. - Didn’t realize how much the drafty windows actually “helped”...