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RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?
- Interior storm window inserts actually do make a difference, especially on old single-pane windows. I put in acrylic magnetic panels last winter and noticed less draft - come summer, it helped with heat too. Not a mira...
RE: Things you wish you knew before installing new windows
- Totally agree on the tape and cold weather thing. I’ve had mixed results - sometimes it just needs a bit of help like you said. - I’ve done something similar with a heat gun (very carefully). Makes a noticeable differ...
RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills - a coastal homeowner's dilemma
Storm windows can definitely hold their own in coastal storms if installed right. A few quick points from personal experience: - Proper installation is key - make sure they're snug and sealed well, or you'll get rattling...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
Good call on the V-seal - definitely holds up better than foam tape. Couple other quick things I've found useful: - Check the window locks. Sounds basic, but sometimes older windows sag slightly and just locking them pu...