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RE: Did you know window screens aren’t meant to keep kids (or pets) from falling?
That’s exactly it - screens are just a bug net, nothing more. I was honestly annoyed when I realized how flimsy they were, especially since the windows in my place are pretty low to the ground. The guards were kind of a ...
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RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
Man, I totally get what you mean about that “good enough” threshold. My place is from the late ‘30s and half the time I’m convinced nothing is square except maybe the mailbox. I’ve had the same internal debate - do I kee...
RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?
Had a similar headache with mine - tried resealing a couple of times, and it felt like a short-term band-aid. The fog was gone for a bit, but then winter rolled around and it was back, sometimes worse. I probably spent m...
RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up
You’re speaking my language - my place came with aluminum sliders that look basically untouched after 25 years, which is wild considering how much other stuff in this house has needed repairs. But yeah, the cold... I swe...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
Honestly, I’m not convinced it would. When we swapped out a couple of our old single panes for triples in the kitchen, the difference was night and day. But in the bedrooms, which already had decent double panes, I barel...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing with vinyl - mine started to bow and get chalky after just a few summers. Aluminum frames seem tougher, but I do get some corrosion around the screws. Honestly, I’m starting to wonder if...
RE: How long do wood window warranties actually last?
That “lifetime” warranty pitch really does feel like a trap, doesn’t it? I remember when we bought our place, the window sales guy swore up and down that the wood frames would last “forever” if we just followed their car...
RE: Is it really cheaper to swap your own windows? Real numbers wanted
I get it - sometimes you just can’t live with those drafts or the sight of sunlight peeking through the frame. But honestly, I keep coming back to whether it’s worth tearing everything out unless you’ve got serious rot o...
RE: Where do you even begin with swapping out old windows?
That’s wild about the 1960s coupons - closest I’ve come was a handful of ancient insulation that looked like it belonged in a museum. I swear, every time I think I’ve measured right, the frame throws me a curveball. Is i...