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RE: Weather Shield quotes - worth the extra bucks or just hype?
I’ve been wondering about the foam thing too, actually. When I did my first window (it was a kitchen casement), I just grabbed the regular “Great Stuff” can from the hardware store, not realizing there were different typ...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
That’s interesting - my neighbor swears by vinyl but I’ve seen the corners on his windows start to pull apart after just a few years. I’m curious about the cleaning part with fiberglass, though. Does it stain or get chal...
RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
I totally get the ugly vs. cold debate - my place is from the 40s and the drafts are no joke. I tried the shrink film too, and yeah, that sticky residue is a pain to clean off in spring. Has anyone tried those magnetic w...
RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?
That’s kind of my hang-up too - energy bills are lower, but I keep second-guessing whether it was worth messing with the original vibe of the place. I’ve got a 1920s bungalow, and those old wood frames had a certain heft...
RE: Making fiberglass windows last: what I do to keep them going strong
Has anyone actually had a “miracle” spray do anything besides make the window smell kind of weird? I swear, I bought one last fall because the label promised it would “seal microcracks and restore clarity” - all it did w...
RE: Trying to decide: triple pane vs double pane for Pella’s efficient windows
I’m wrestling with this same decision right now. My place is a 70s ranch, and the windows are original (aka, they leak like crazy every time the wind picks up). I keep reading that triple pane is “worth it” for sound, bu...
RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?
I’ve been going back and forth on this exact issue since moving in last year. The west side of our place just bakes in the afternoon, and my upstairs office turns into a sauna if I’m not running the AC nonstop. I did loo...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I get what you mean about thick curtains, but honestly, I’m not totally sold on them being the best for drafts. We put up heavy velvet panels in our living room (old house, huge windows), and while they definitely cut do...
RE: Desert house dilemma: windows that don’t melt or warp?
We just redid our windows last summer (Arizona heat, so I feel you). We debated the same thing. Vinyl was tempting for the price, but I kept reading about warping over time - especially if your windows get direct sun all...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
Did you notice condensation on all your windows or just certain rooms? Wondering if it's more about indoor humidity levels or specific window placement... I'm leaning toward fiberglass myself, but vinyl's price point is ...