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RE: If My Windows Could Think for Themselves…
I hear you. I tried a set of “smart” window sensors last fall - supposedly they’d alert me if I left anything open, but two weeks in, one kept thinking my kitchen window was open when it clearly wasn’t. After three days ...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
Interesting you mention the spacer material. I’ve read a lot about “warm edge” spacers and their supposed benefits, but in my case, like you, the biggest jump in noise reduction happened once I tracked down all the littl...
RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?
That’s interesting - you’re seeing it more on vinyl, too? I’ve always wondered if the frame material really makes that much difference or if it’s more about the seal and how tight things are. Did you notice if your fiber...
RE: Is paying for pro window sealing just hype or actually helpful?
I’ve wondered the same. My place is 1960s construction, and I tried the incense trick too. Found a couple spots, sealed them up, but honestly, like you, barely saw a dent in my energy bill. Did you check around outlets a...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
I get where you’re coming from - no question, plugging drafts and adding thermal curtains can make a night-and-day difference, especially in an older house. But I’d push back a bit on the triple-pane window thing. I swap...
RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings - Anyone Else Fed Up?
That screwdriver test is spot on - been there. I always wonder, though, about the balance between keeping the old charm and just biting the bullet on replacements. I’ve tried epoxy and wood hardener too, but sometimes it...
RE: Why do my smart window sensors keep disconnecting?
Funny you mention rain. I’ve actually tracked disconnects and noticed they spike during storms too. I’ve wondered if it’s moisture messing with the signal or just extra static in the air? My house is from the 1930s, so b...
RE: Which Is Better: Argon or Air Between Window Panes?
I get where you’re coming from - on paper, argon sounds great, but in my place (built in the 60s), I didn’t see a massive drop in bills after swapping out the old glass for argon-filled units. Maybe a couple bucks here a...
RE: Windows that actually live up to the eco hype?
Funny, I went down the window rabbit hole too - triple-pane, low-e coatings, you name it. Spent a small fortune thinking it’d drop my winter bills. Turns out, after I finally tackled the attic insulation (and found a cou...
RE: When is a foggy window just weather, and when is it a problem?
You nailed it with that thermal imaging trick - wish I’d thought of that before replacing my first batch of windows. I’ve always wondered, though, how much of the insulation loss is really from the gas escaping versus ju...