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RE: Anyone tried windows made from recycled stuff? Worth it or nah?
Yeah, I noticed the weight too - mine felt a bit beefier hauling them up the stairs. Not a dealbreaker, but you definitely feel it if you’re solo. The faux-wood fooled my dad, and he’s picky about that stuff. No regrets ...
RE: Wood windows for old houses - who actually makes good ones these days?
Funny, I thought I was the only one who actually wanted a little “roughness” in new windows. The crisp, laser-straight muntins just don’t vibe with my 1920s bungalow either. I ended up going with a local guy who builds s...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
Totally get where you’re coming from. The paperwork for LEED nearly made me toss my hands up - tracking down those window specs was a pain. I stuck with double panes too, just couldn’t justify the price jump for triple. ...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
That foam tape idea is interesting - I might have to try it next time. I’ve mostly just used the old-school linseed oil putty, but yeah, sometimes it sets up perfect and other times it cracks or pulls away like you said....
RE: Trying to budget for new Andersen double hung windows - what should I expect?
Yeah, this is spot on - those “little” finish details are sneaky expensive. When we did our kitchen windows, I was so focused on the price per window that I didn’t even factor in the trim work or repainting. Our old trim...
RE: Did new windows actually save you money (or just look nicer)?
I kinda see it differently - my heating bill actually dropped a bit the first winter after swapping out the old windows. Not a fortune, but enough to notice. Maybe it depends on how drafty your place was to start with? F...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
Totally get where you're coming from - those acrylic panels never sat right in my old place either. Always a pain to cut, and the condensation drove me nuts. Rope caulk's been my go-to for years now. Not glamorous, but i...
RE: ANYONE DEAL WITH SIMONTON WARRANTY LATELY?
That line cracked me up because I had the same issue - mine was hiding behind a screen and under a decade of dust. Took me three tries to get a photo that didn’t just look like a smudge on glass. I hear you on the paperw...
RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills - a coastal homeowner's dilemma
Funny, I’ve actually gone back and forth between latex and oil over the years. I totally get the appeal of just oiling bare wood - less chipping, but man, it’s a commitment if you live anywhere damp. My deck rails looked...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I've had roller shades for a while now, and honestly, they're decent but definitely not as insulating as cellular shades. Heavy curtains made a bigger difference for me, especially in winter. Still, rollers are great for...