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RE: Ever tried to update vinyl windows with paint? Quick poll time
That’s really useful to hear. I’ve been reading up on adhesion issues with vinyl and it seems like the surface prep is the biggest factor - so your experience kind of confirms my suspicions. I actually didn’t realize how...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
Interesting to hear about folks combining different methods. I’ve only ever used shrink film on its own - mainly because I’m a bit paranoid about messing up the paint on my old wood frames. The V-strip sounds tempting, b...
RE: Is paying for pro window sealing just hype or actually helpful?
That’s pretty much where I landed, too. I tried the incense stick method (similar to the candle trick) and found a few obvious leaks, but I’m sure I missed some subtle ones. The pro tools like smoke pencils and thermal c...