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RE: South-Facing Vs. East/West Windows for Winter Warmth - Which Works Better?
I've had the same issue with thermal curtains - sometimes I end up with more condensation, especially on really cold nights. I think it’s because the warm air from inside can’t circulate against the glass as much. Have y...
RE: Lessons learned from planning my first window swap
Yeah, foam is a blessing and a curse. I’ve had it ooze out hours after I thought I was done - total pain to trim off, especially if you’re trying not to wreck the paint. For smaller gaps, I lean more on backer rod and ca...
RE: Got my Marvin windows faster than expected - anyone else surprised?
That’s pretty much been my experience too - luck of the draw. I did a round of replacements a couple years ago (also for a midcentury place) and the wait was all over the map. My living room windows, which were standard ...
RE: How much time did you spend replacing your windows?
Yeah, I hear you on the foam - there’s no such thing as being “too careful” with that stuff. I’ve definitely had to scrape a few mystery blobs off my floors (and once, my jeans). I’ve tried the low-odor foam a couple tim...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
I get what you’re saying about windows not being the silver bullet for LEED points or energy savings. I swapped out all the original single-pane windows in my 1960s ranch a couple years back, and honestly, the difference...
RE: Saw a news piece on folks fixing up old aluminum windows themselves - worth the effort?
I hear you on the drafts - sometimes it feels like no amount of DIY can really fix those old aluminum frames, especially if they’re warped or just plain tired. I did a deep dive with new seals and even tried adding foam ...
RE: Quick fix for stubborn or floppy window handles
Matching the paint after a repair like that is always a pain for me, especially with older windows. I’ve done the dowel trick too (oak in my case, just because that’s what was in the scrap bin), and even though I tried t...
RE: What if your windows could talk to Alexa?
I get where you’re coming from - tech’s great until it isn’t. I’ve got a set of those sensors too, and honestly, I still don’t trust them 100%. There’s something about seeing the window latch with your own eyes that just...
RE: Don’t skip the flashing: a small step that saved me big headaches
Yeah, patching only got me so far too. I kept trying to save the old wood, but after a couple rounds of rot coming back, I finally gave in and replaced the worst ones. Weatherstripping was a game changer for me - didn’t ...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
I actually tried those V-shaped vinyl strips last year and, honestly, they didn’t stay put as well as I hoped. They worked for a few months but started slipping out when the wood shrank in dry winter air. Kind of annoyin...