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RE: Fog between the panes: can the sash stay?
The glass being replaceable doesn’t necessarily mean the existing sash is a good candidate. The glazing pocket, retaining stops or beads, and sash corners need to be sound and able to hold the new unit securely. If they’...
RE: Swapping out windows to bring new life to a ranch house
That’s helpful, thanks. I’ve noticed a bit of fog on cold mornings too, especially after showers or cooking. I guess it’s a fair trade for the energy savings, but I do worry about the wood trim over time. I’ve tried leav...
RE: Keeping warm in off-grid cabins: insulated window upgrades making headlines
Couldn’t agree more about the “heating the outdoors” bit. I learned that lesson the hard way in my old place - spent a small fortune on new windows, but the drafts kept coming from under the baseboards and around the out...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I get the appeal of just biting the bullet and replacing them all at once, especially if your house is drafty. But honestly, I’ve held off on taking a loan for windows so far. The upfront cost is a lot, and even with ene...
RE: That time my window got stuck during a thunderstorm…
Yeah, the “is it worth it?” debate is always running through my head too, especially when I’m peeling off tape residue in the spring. I’ve tried both the shrink film and those rigid acrylic panels, and honestly, neither ...
RE: Swapping out old windows to beat the summer heat - worth it?
That’s a solid result, honestly. We did the same upgrade a couple years back - double-pane, low-e windows - and I was surprised how much the house felt less “baked” by late afternoon. You’re right about sealing up those ...
RE: Swapping old windows for new: did your curb appeal actually improve?
Funny you mention the clash with siding - I had a similar issue. I was all set on black frames after seeing some gorgeous inspiration pics, but once I held up a sample against our faded blue siding, it just looked off. E...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
That’s been my experience too. I went with vinyl a few years back - figured it’d be lower maintenance, but after a couple hurricanes, cleaning all the little grooves was a pain. The finish on my Milgard frames has held u...
RE: Trying to budget for new Andersen double hung windows - what should I expect?
That “what’s behind the trim” bit really hits home - my 1940s house had one window that looked fine but the sill was basically mulch underneath. Ended up costing an extra $400 just for that one. I’d echo padding your bud...