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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
I get what you're saying, but I’ve heard of folks having some luck disputing the whole transaction if they could show the deposit and the rest were for a single job. Maybe it depends on the bank or card issuer? I’d doubl...
RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
I’ve wondered about this too. I looked at the U-factor and SHGC ratings on both when I was shopping last year, but honestly, the differences seemed pretty minimal on paper - like 0.02 or something. Not sure if that actua...
RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?
Tried the resin kits myself on a bathroom window crack - looked okay at first, but once winter hit, it just kept creeping longer. I think you’re spot on about those edge cracks too. The flex from the frame just undoes an...
RE: Tiny cracks showing up in brand new window glass - normal or bad luck?
I’ve actually had something similar happen with a couple of my newer windows - those tiny cracks that start in the corners and kind of creep out. Installer blamed thermal stress, too, but I’m not totally convinced that’s...
RE: When high-end windows aren’t all they’re cracked up to be
That’s pretty much what happened to us too. Upgraded the windows, felt the place get warmer, but then - bam - condensation every morning once it got cold out. Never had that issue with the old drafty ones. I guess sealin...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Yeah, rope caulk is my go-to for those odd corners where nothing else fits. I hear you about the cleanup in spring - had to pick little gray bits out of the window tracks last year. I’ve tried the plastic film too, and h...
RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?
I’ve actually had the opposite experience with those shrink-fit kits. They definitely cut drafts, but I still get a fair bit of condensation, especially when it’s really cold outside and I’m running the humidifier. Not ...
RE: Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help
That plastic film never stays put for me either - wind sneaks in no matter how tight I try to seal it. I actually tried the rope caulk last winter and it’s held up way better than those foam strips, especially on the sas...
RE: Controllable window tint – a game changer for hot afternoons?
I totally get what you mean about the difference new windows can make. I lived with single-pane aluminum for way too long - thought I was being clever with those reflective films, but honestly, the room still felt like a...
RE: Dealing with leftover panes after a window upgrade
Honestly, I’ve tossed a few things in the past that I ended up wishing I’d kept. There’s always that moment a year later when you realize, “Wait, that old window would’ve been perfect for this project.” It’s kind of a ru...