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RE: Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Window Size and Home Efficiency
Cracking the window for a bit in the morning makes a difference, but I always wonder if I’m just letting all my expensive heat float right out. My house is older and still rocking the original single-pane windows - so ev...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
I’ve wondered about the “UV-resistant” claims too. My neighbor swore by vinyl, but after three years, his south-facing windows looked pretty rough - lots of fading and some weird warping at the corners. I went with fiber...
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)
I get the appeal of low-expansion foam, but I actually had better luck just using backer rod and caulk for my old windows. The foam - even the low-expansion kind - made me nervous with my 1950s frames. Maybe it’s just me...
RE: What if you had to pick curtains for every room but could only use one fabric?
Yeah, linen definitely looks awesome at first, but I’ve noticed the same wrinkling and fading issues - especially in rooms that get a ton of sun. My living room faces west and those curtains started looking washed out af...
RE: Controllable window tint – a game changer for hot afternoons?
I get the appeal, but I’m not totally convinced tint is worth it in every case. We looked into it for our place last summer (lots of west-facing glass), but honestly, the quotes were way higher than just adding some dece...
RE: Keeping wood windows healthy - any tricks to stop them rotting?
I’ve noticed the same thing - looked solid after patching in the fall, but by spring, the spot was soft again. I guess once moisture gets in deep, there’s just no real way to reverse it. Cutting out the rot and replacing...
RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade
I hear you on the clutter. I kept a stack of old panes in my garage for almost three years, thinking I’d get around to building a cold frame or something… never happened. Ended up cracking a few just moving stuff around....
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
Yeah, the “standard size” thing is a joke - none of my window openings matched what the store said they should be. Had to shave down some trim and add shims in weird spots. Also, wish I’d known how much dust gets everywh...
RE: Swapping out old windows for fiberglass: totally worth the effort?
That’s interesting about the condensation still hanging around - kind of disappointing, honestly. I always thought switching to fiberglass would just fix that, but it sounds like it’s not a magic bullet. Did you notice a...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
That’s interesting about the corner welds - I didn’t even think to look at that when I started shopping. I basically just went for whatever the sales guy pushed, which in hindsight maybe wasn’t the smartest move. I guess...