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RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
I get where you’re coming from - mixing brands does look interesting, but I ran into some headaches trying to get everything to perform the same. My house came with three different window types and honestly, the draftine...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
I’ve wondered about those moisture absorber tubs too, but honestly, I’m skeptical they’d do much in a place with real airflow issues. My house is from the 1960s and I get condensation mostly on the windows in rooms I kee...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I’ve been wrestling with this exact question since we moved in last year. The house is late ‘80s, single-pane everything, and the drafts are wild - especially in the living room where the wind just cuts right through. I ...
RE: Winter window woes: Which material survives the freeze?
That’s probably the most underrated advice in this whole thread. I’ll admit, I was a bit skeptical about vinyl holding up through our last two winters, but so far, the only spot that’s needed attention was a bit of crack...
RE: SURPRISED BY WINDOW REPLACEMENT COSTS? WHAT TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING OFF
That’s interesting about the disposal fee - I ran into something similar with my quote, except they listed “site prep” for $120 and couldn’t really explain what that covered. I get that contractors have overhead, but whe...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
That’s pretty much how I feel right now. I keep thinking a few towels and plastic film can’t possibly help much, but my heating bill says otherwise. The storm window idea is tempting, but yeah - that price tag is rough. ...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
I had a similar run-in last fall. The installer tried to convince me that my older double-hung windows were “bleeding heat” due to “severe thermal bridging.” When I pressed for specifics, he just repeated the phrase but ...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
I hear you on the install quality. We went with vinyl because it fit our budget, but I was honestly surprised how much just sealing up the trim and using foam made a difference. Sometimes I think the whole vinyl vs. fibe...
RE: Keeping warm in off-grid cabins: insulated window upgrades making headlines
I tried the removable caulk trick last winter, and while it definitely helped with the worst gaps, I found it left a little residue on the paint when I peeled it off. Maybe I used too much or the wrong brand? Still, it w...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
I’m right there with you on underestimating how bad those gaps can get. When I replaced the windows in my 1948 house last fall, I figured a solid bead of caulk and some shims would do the trick - seemed logical at the ti...