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RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
That’s a solid point about the draftiness - sometimes you can do everything right with installation and still get differences because of the window’s actual engineering. I’ve seen similar results, especially with acousti...
RE: How do I replace my windows without falling down the stairs?
I’ve run into the same problem with my 1920s bungalow - nothing in this place is square, and if you try to install a window perfectly level, it actually looks off compared to the rest of the wall. I get why people swear ...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Can definitely relate to the stuffier air - after I swapped my old single-pane windows for modern double-glazed units, I noticed right away the house felt more “sealed.” The upside is the thermal efficiency; my energy us...
RE: What I learned the hard way about swapping out old windows
I’ve definitely left some minor soft spots behind, especially when the rot wasn’t structural. Used a consolidant and epoxy mix a few times - holds up fine so far, even in our damp climate. That said, I did once skip digg...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
Totally agree with the “belt and suspenders” approach, especially with older homes. I learned the hard way - skipped some flashing on a basement window once and ended up tracing a weird draft for months. It’s wild how ev...