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RE: Letting more sun in without major renos - what’s worked for you?
- Same boat here - my 1935 windows are basically light-blocking tunnels. - Tried white paint too, but I went with a satin finish for extra reflection. Not sure it’s a game changer, but every bit helps. - Swapped to c...
RE: Making homes smarter: how I upgraded my windows for energy savings
- Interesting take - definitely agree sealing helps, but I’ve had mixed results with just swapping windows for noise. - Upgraded to double-pane last winter and honestly, the cold drafts were gone, but traffic noise sti...
RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
- Agree about patching for small cracks - did that on our basement window and it’s holding up fine so far. - Noticed the cold air still creeps in a bit, though. Maybe my seal wasn’t perfect? - Curious - anyone tried patc...
RE: Triple pane vs double pane windows: worth the upgrade or just extra cost?
- Ran the same numbers here in upstate NY. Triple pane sounded like a dream until I saw the quote - could’ve bought a used car for that price. - Ended up going double pane, but really put effort into sealing up the wei...
RE: Anyone tried windows made from recycled stuff? Worth it or nah?
- - I’ve gone both ways - patched old wood on the north side, tried recycled vinyl on the back. - Honestly, the recycled ones are fine for drafts and cleaning, but they do look kinda plain. - Didn’t see a huge dro...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
- I get where you’re coming from, but I actually went with krypton for the north-facing windows in my place - mostly because we get brutal winters here. - Cost was higher, but honestly, I noticed a bigger difference than...
RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency - worth the upgrade?
- Totally agree, thick curtains and stopping drafts made a bigger difference for us than I expected. - Upgraded to double glazing a few years back - honestly, the combo with air sealing was what really cut the noise and ...
RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20 - anyone else surprised how easy it was?
- Had the same concerns about peelable silicone - especially with older paint. - That was pretty much my experience last winter. Used it on 1950s window frames, and while most peeled off okay, some spots stuck like gl...
RE: Why sealing windows near the ocean is trickier than you’d think
- Totally agree about the prep being key - skipping steps always comes back to bite me. - I’ve tried both silicone and polyurethane near the coast, and honestly, the ones where I rushed it didn’t even make it a year. The...
RE: Anyone have a ballpark on Marvin window pricing lately?
- Definitely agree, the devil’s in the details. - I almost went with a lower quote until I saw they tacked on $500 for disposal fees and didn’t include interior trim. - Marvin’s quote was higher up front, but it cove...