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RE: Foggy Windows: The Mystery Of The Ghostly Condensation
Cracking a window really does feel like robbing Peter to pay Paul, especially up here where winter drafts are no joke. I’ve tried those moisture absorber packs in the past (the big tubs and the hanging ones). They work a...
RE: Trying out different payment options for new windows - worth it?
I get where you’re coming from about stretching out the life of old windows, but honestly, patching only took me so far. I tried all the weatherstripping and caulking tricks for years. It helped a bit, but my energy bill...
RE: Trying out different payment options for new windows - worth it?
I know what you mean about those “no interest” deals looking good on paper. Like you said, the fine print can be a real trap, especially if life throws something unexpected your way and you’re a day late on a payment. A...
RE: What would you do if your old wooden window frame splits in the middle of winter?
I hear you on the pro costs, but I’ve had a split frame get worse over a single cold snap - turned a minor draft into a real headache. Ever try using a wood block and clamp to pull the split together temporarily? Not pre...
RE: How much would you pay to swap out those drafty windows?
You nailed it - there’s a fine line between loving the old quirks and just making life harder for yourself. I wrestled with the same thing in my 1915 place. After a few winters of draft snakes and plastic film, I finally...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
That crooked window will probably bug you for a while, but you’ll start seeing it as a badge of honor after enough time passes. I’ve been in my place for 20+ years, and trust me, there’s always at least one “character-bu...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
Definitely agree about the tradeoffs. I swapped out my old single-pane windows for double-pane low-e a few years back, thinking I’d hit the sweet spot between cost and efficiency, but winter sunlight is noticeably less n...
RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?
That lines up with what I noticed when we upgraded - slight drop in brightness, but nothing major. I did wonder if it was just my imagination at first. Did you find the Low-E coating made a bigger difference than the ext...
RE: What made me stick with Andersen after shopping around
Funny, I had the same debate with myself when we redid our windows a few years back. I kept thinking about how much easier it’d be to go with something low-maintenance, but the original woodwork just has a character you ...