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RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
That hits home. I swear, one window in my place is basically a test of strength every time I want fresh air. Have you noticed any long-term warping or frame issues since you shaved down the trim? I keep wondering if all ...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
That’s pretty much what happened with my place too - the trim just crumbled when I tried to pry it off. I get the appeal of keeping original stuff, but how much time are you supposed to spend patching and sanding before ...
RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?
That’s the same issue I ran into - energy savings, sure, but the install process was a headache. I did most of mine myself after getting burned by a contractor who cut corners on the flashing and caulking. It’s wild how ...
RE: Why are window headers always such a pain to fix?
I get the satisfaction part, but honestly, I’m not totally convinced all those little fixes really add up in the long run. I’ve patched, caulked, and insulated every drafty spot I could find in my place (built in ‘58), b...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I've thought about roller shades too, but do you find they actually help much with insulation? I've always been skeptical they'd make a noticeable difference compared to cellular shades or heavy curtains...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
Yeah, been there myself - it's tempting to cut corners, but windows aren't the place to do it. Did you notice a big drop in heating bills right away, or did it take a while to see savings?
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
Yeah, I've noticed that helps too, but do you think it really slows down window aging significantly or just keeps things looking a bit nicer? I've found that regularly checking and redoing caulking around the edges seems...