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RE: Trying to pick between modern composite and classic aluminum windows
I’ve got a mix of both too - my office has composite, and the garage windows are old-school aluminum. Honestly, the tech geek in me wanted to love composite for the supposed insulation boost, but in practice, like you sa...
RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?
Same here - tried the plastic film one winter and it drove me nuts with the condensation. Low-e coatings made a bigger difference in comfort for me than in the actual bill, but I’ll take it. Not magic, but worth it if yo...
RE: Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help
I get where you’re coming from about the rope caulk and paint, but honestly, I’ve had a couple close calls where it took off more than just a few flakes. Maybe it’s the old paint on my 1950s windows, but sometimes it see...