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RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
- Had a similar situation with my old bathroom window. Patched it twice - each time looked good for a few months, then the peeling and bubbling came right back. - Moisture just finds its way in, no matter how careful you...
RE: That time I learned the hard way that “dry heat” isn’t always better
- Totally relate to the “over-sealing” thing - been there, done that, ended up with mystery puddles on my window sills. - In my experience, it’s a combo of old windows + daily life (showers, boiling pasta, drying socks...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
- Totally agree - before worrying about argon or krypton or whatever, you’ve got to get those gaps sealed up tight. - I’ve lived in my 1940s place for almost 20 years. Biggest difference came from a weekend spent with ...
RE: Triple pane vs double pane windows: worth the upgrade or just extra cost?
- Totally get where you’re coming from - old houses have a way of fighting back when you try to upgrade anything. - Triple panes are a beast to install. I remember thinking, “How heavy can glass be?” Turns out…very. - Yo...
RE: Sliding vs. double-hung vinyl windows: which install is less of a headache?
- Swapped out old wood for vinyl double-hungs five years ago - definitely less painting, but still had to re-level one after a harsh winter. - Sliders were smoother at first but got gritty over time (dog hair? who knows)...
RE: No more rattling windows - my upgrade to laminated glass paid off
- Definitely agree, it's rarely just one culprit. Like you said, - that was me last winter, crawling around with a candle to spot drafts. - Laminated glass really does more than folks expect. Besides noise, I noticed le...
RE: Stuck window latches and sticky cranks: anyone see that viral fix?
- Used the rubber band trick myself a couple times - mostly for stubborn cabinet knobs. Works in a pinch but yeah, it’s never a long-term fix. - With windows, I’ve found that if cranks or latches are sticking, it’s usual...
RE: Storm-Proof Windows: Are They Really Worth the Price Hike?
- Ran into the same thing with my old 70s ranch. The first window took me hours - mostly fighting with the frame and cleaning up all that sticky caulk mess. - Noticed right away, though: no more icy drafts in the living ...
RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
Tried rope caulk a few winters back when I was desperate to stop drafts in our old double-hung windows (house is 1920s, so gaps everywhere). Here’s my quick take: - Super cheap, and you can get a ton of it for not much....
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
- Totally agree on the rebate headache. I swear, it’s like filing taxes but with more receipts and less payoff. - Did new windows a few years back. The rebate was... underwhelming. I think it covered a pizza night for th...