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RE: Which window brand let you down more: Pella or Andersen?
That’s exactly what tripped me up too. I’m pretty new to all this, but when I put in my first replacement window (not Andersen, but similar style), I measured the diagonals before installing and was surprised to find abo...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
I really appreciate hearing your take on the storm windows and glazing. Makes me feel a little better about being overwhelmed by all these options… I was worried that weatherstripping would be a mess, but good to know th...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
That’s really helpful, thanks for sharing all those tips. I’m in a 1930s terrace and the windows are definitely the weak spot - could literally feel a breeze coming through before I tried foam tape. Those heavy curtains ...
RE: Tried silica gel packs for foggy windows - worth it or just a gimmick?
That’s exactly what I’m trying to figure out with mine right now. My windows started fogging up last fall, and honestly, at first I thought it was just the humidity or maybe someone left a window cracked. But then I noti...
RE: ANYONE ELSE TRIED WINDOWS THAT DON'T NEED CONSTANT UPKEEP IN OFF-GRID PLACES?
I totally get that - my place had these old single-pane wood windows, and I swear, every fall turned into a wrestling match with peeling paint and sticky sashes. Switched to double-pane vinyl last year (couldn’t afford t...
RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?
That’s honestly what I’m learning the hard way. We just moved into a 1940s place and I was all hyped about replacing the old single-pane windows with fancy double-pane Energy Star ones (we went with Pella, for the record...
RE: Swapping out old windows: worth the hassle?
Reading this makes me feel a lot better about the mess we’ve got going on right now. We’re halfway through replacing our old aluminum windows (from the 70s, super drafty), and honestly, the dust and noise have been the w...
RE: How much would you pay to swap out those drafty windows?
I get what you’re saying about insulation making a bigger difference, but I actually noticed a pretty solid drop in my winter bills after swapping out our old windows. Maybe it’s because our originals were super leaky - ...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
I totally get where you’re coming from - when I moved into my place, I was convinced new windows would solve everything. Turns out, after a weekend of sealing up the weirdest little cracks and gaps (who knew air could sn...
RE: Is it really cheaper to swap your own windows? Real numbers wanted
That’s kind of what I’m worried about - once you pull a window, who knows what you’ll find. I’ve only watched a bunch of YouTube vids so far, but nobody ever shows the “oh wow, my framing’s rotted” part. I guess the real...