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RE: Double pane vs. low-e film: which saved you more on bills?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not convinced the film is just about “reducing drafts.” In my place (built in the 60s), I tried both film and eventually bit the bullet on double-pane replacements. The film helped...
RE: Saw a study on window longevity - are we doing enough?
I hear you on the dangers of letting things slide too long - rot sneaks up fast, especially in older homes. That said, I’m not convinced early replacement is always the way to go either. My house is pushing 90 years and ...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
That lines up with what I’ve seen, too. I replaced the original 1960s single-panes in my place about a decade ago, and that was a night-and-day difference - drafts gone, noise down, bills dropped. But when my neighbor sw...
RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
Draft snakes and towels definitely have their place - simple, cheap, and you can move them around as needed. But I’ve found they’re really only effective for the worst gaps, like those old double-hung sills where you can...
RE: Ever had to make a snap decision in a totally unfamiliar situation?
That “sweating bullets” test is pretty accurate, honestly. I’ve owned my place for over 20 years now, and there’s always something that wants to leak, squeak, or spark. I’ll admit, I used to be a lot braver (or maybe jus...
RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings - Anyone Else Fed Up?
I’ve always wondered if we’re actually making things worse with all these modern sealing products. I tried the high-end silicone caulk around my original sashes, thinking it’d be a game changer, but then I started notici...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
That’s a fair assessment. I’ve wrestled with the same issue on my place, which has original wood windows from the late ‘30s. Tried a few brands of sealing tape and weatherstripping - most of them do help with drafts, but...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
The UPS backup is a good call. I had a similar situation with my SageGlass install - power flickered during a storm and left one panel in this muddled gray state for two days. I agree, it’s not exactly in the sales pitch...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
I've had mixed results with weather stripping in direct sunlight. In my experience, even the higher-quality EPDM stuff tends to degrade after a few years if exposed constantly. UV rays just seem to break it down eventual...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
Fair enough, but I'd argue triple-pane isn't just about extreme cold. I've had them installed for a few years now, and the noise reduction alone has been worth it - especially since our neighborhood got busier. Plus, ene...