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RE: Which window brand let you down more: Pella or Andersen?
- Had both Pella and Andersen in different houses. - Honestly, installer skill made more difference than the brand for me too. My last place had Andersen, but the crew rushed it - drafts everywhere after their “pro” in...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
- Totally agree with this: - I went with argon a few years back, but honestly, sealing up the trim and fixing old weatherstripping made a bigger difference than the gas itself. - If your frames aren’t tight, that fa...
RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?
- Totally agree on fiberglass taking a beating - mine’s survived two hailstorms without a ding, while my old aluminum sashes were all banged up. - Yep, noticed this too. My painted aluminum faded out after just a few su...
RE: New windows: energy savings or curb appeal - what's worth more?
- Swapped to high-efficiency windows a couple years back - honestly, my heating bill dropped, but not like, “Wow, I’m rich now!” levels. Maybe 10-15% less in winter? - The curb appeal boost was instant though. Neighbor...
RE: What would you do if your dream window costs way more than you expected?
- Totally relate to the sticker shock - custom windows are wild. - This hits home. I’ve been patching my 1920s windows for years, and yeah, it’s a tradeoff. - Went with acrylic storms too. They’re not invisible, but i...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
- Totally get the faded look - my south-facing fiberglass windows did the same. - - I tried painting mine with a UV-resistant exterior paint. Helped a bit, but not perfect. - Aluminum-clad wood was my backup optio...
RE: Finally figured out how to actually read those window labels
- Totally agree on storm windows - mine aren’t winning any beauty contests but they kept the drafts at bay for years. - Weatherstripping and caulk are seriously underrated. Cheap, quick, and sometimes all you need for ...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
- Totally get where you’re coming from. Sometimes that “character” just feels like extra work, especially when you’re knee-deep in dust and splinters. - I tried both a pry bar and a multi-tool, but honestly, the old wood...
RE: Why Do My Aluminum Windows Always Sweat in the Morning?
- - Yep, I’ve done this too. Not glamorous but it works. - If you’re getting tired of the plastic film, I found running a small fan near the window in the morning helps move the air and dries things out faster. - I trie...
RE: URBAN WINDOWS: DID YOU KNOW ABOUT SOUNDPROOF GLASS?
- Totally agree - soundproof glass helps, but it’s not a cure-all. - After swapping out my old single-pane windows, I noticed street noise dropped a lot, but I could still hear the neighbor’s subwoofer rumbling through...