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jerrywriter248
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RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Had the same surprise with moisture after new windows - never realized how much the old ones “ventilated” on their own. I miss being blissfully unaware of humidity levels... Now I’m constantly checking for condensation....
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Here’s my experience after biting the bullet and swapping out my 1970s single-panes for modern vinyl: - First winter: Bills dropped, but not as much as I’d hoped. Honestly, the biggest difference was just not feeling th...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
- Had to redo a window last spring because I skipped the roller - figured hand pressure was enough. Nope, water still got in at the bottom corners. - Curious, do you use anything over the flashing tape, like a liquid mem...
RE: ANYONE ELSE TRIED WINDOWS THAT DON'T NEED CONSTANT UPKEEP IN OFF-GRID PLACES?
- Totally with you on the vinyl thing - mine sweats a bit when it’s really cold, but nothing major so far. - Looked into triple-pane for our place, but honestly, price was a big “nope” for me. They’re supposed to help wi...
RE: Cheap and cheerful ways to dress up plain window frames
Not sure I totally agree about real wood/composite trim always being worth the hassle, especially in older homes. Here’s my take: - That’s definitely true for some brands, but I’ve had stick-on trims last a couple year...
RE: Swapping out old window handles - worth the hassle?
- Swapped out a few handles thinking it’d fix the draft - no dice. - That’s the real issue, for sure. - Did the weatherstripping on my 70s windows last winter. Night and day difference, and honestly, not a wallet-bu...
RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?
- Totally get what you mean about the light changing. I swapped out our old windows for triple pane with low-e last fall - huge difference in drafts, but yeah, the rooms do feel a bit dimmer, especially on cloudy days. -...
RE: Tried weatherstripping tape for cold windows - worth it?
Totally agree - cleaning before sticking anything is key. I tried the foam stuff too, and it just crumbled after a few weeks once temps dropped. Switched to silicone strips last year - more expensive, but way more durabl...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
Triple panes might seem like overkill, but I noticed a pretty decent drop in street noise after switching. If you're near traffic or noisy neighbors, the quieter indoors alone can make it worth considering... just my two...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
Totally relate to this. Had huge windows installed when we moved in a few years back - loved the natural light and the views, but man, winter hit hard. Condensation was our constant morning buddy, and heating bills shot ...