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jonw14
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RE: Pay in full or go with financing for new windows?
I totally get where you’re coming from about wanting a clean slate - there’s something satisfying about knowing it’s paid for and you don’t have to think about it again. I did the same when I replaced my roof a few years...
RE: Quieting down city noise: which window upgrades actually work?
Funny, I had the exact same reaction to those “soundproof” curtains - felt like I just paid for blackout shades with extra steps. I’m curious, did you notice any condensation issues with your acrylic insert? I tried some...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually went the interior storm panel route for a couple windows in my living room last year. My house is pushing 90 years old, and the original windows are beautiful but leaky as h...
RE: When your window won’t budge or latch: what’s worked for you?
Funny, I’ve had the opposite luck with beeswax - maybe it’s our weird Midwest humidity, but sometimes it gets tacky for me. I still use it in a pinch, though. Ever try silicone spray on the tracks? It’s not vintage, but ...
RE: Unexpected challenges of putting in windows off the grid
That’s the truth. I thought I’d outsmarted them with a double layer of steel wool and caulk, but they still managed to wiggle through one spot behind my woodstove. The backer rod idea makes a lot of sense for shifting lo...
RE: Trying to decide: triple pane vs double pane for Pella’s efficient windows
Interesting points. I’m actually in the Midwest too, but I went with double pane when I replaced my windows five years ago. Maybe my house is better insulated or it’s just personal preference, but I haven’t really notice...
RE: Which Is Better: Argon or Air Between Window Panes?
I’ve got a set of argon-filled windows that are pushing 12 years now - still clear, no sign of fogging. I do wonder if I just got lucky with the installer, though. Like you said, “standard procedure” doesn’t cut it for p...
RE: Tried out privacy glass in my bathroom - worth it or just a gimmick?
I hear you on the streaks - my bathroom privacy glass looks great for about a day after cleaning, then the water spots start showing up again. Have you tried using a squeegee right after showers? I found that helps a bit...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
Funny you mention the hybrid caulks - I tried one in my back sunroom last fall, and it held up better than the old stuff, but still cracked a bit where the wood flexes most. Maybe I didn’t clean out the joints well enoug...
RE: Torn between Simonton's contemporary vs traditional picture window styles
Interesting points all around. I've had traditional Simonton picture windows for about 8 years now, and honestly, they've been pretty solid overall. I did have one window develop a seal issue after about 5 years, but Sim...