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RE: Sticker shock at the hardware store: are window costs getting out of hand?
I get what you’re saying about composite or fiberglass, but I’m honestly not sure the payoff is always there - at least not right away. When I was shopping around, everyone kept pushing the “premium” options for my south...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I’ve been wondering about this “fancy gas” thing too. When we bought our place last year, the windows were already newer vinyl with argon fill. I remember the inspector mentioning krypton as an upgrade, but honestly, I c...
RE: Finding the sweet spot: picking window coatings for both sun and cold
I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. I put up one of those “all-season” films last fall, hoping it’d help with drafts and summer heat both. It did cut some glare and the living room isn’t as stuffy when the sun’s blas...
RE: Battling drafty windows - what actually works in winter?
That’s interesting - my house is from the 1940s and the windows are a mess. I tried one of those shrink-wrap plastic kits last winter and it helped, but the tape kept peeling off in spots where the paint is flaky. The id...
RE: How I Broke Down the Costs for New Windows Without Losing My Mind
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about thinking you’ve sealed everything up, then the weather throws a curveball. When we did our windows last fall, I was pretty paranoid about leaks. I did the hose test too, but honest...
RE: KEEPING THE SUN OUT WITHOUT GOING BROKE
I’ve wondered about this too. Our windows are only a few years old, so not super leaky, and I keep going back and forth between splurging on cellulars or just getting thick curtains with liners. The price jump is what’s ...
RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?
I get what you’re saying about the cold frames still being a problem, but I’ve actually had better luck just cranking up air circulation near the windows. In my place, a small fan aimed at the glass seemed to help more ...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. I felt the same when I started looking for new windows - half the time, they just throw around words like “energy efficient” and hope you won’t dig deeper. I had one guy who ...
RE: Is it worth going solar for the panels or just for the rebate?
That’s exactly the kind of thing I’m stuck on right now. My place gets good sun in the morning but by late afternoon, the neighbor’s pine trees start casting some serious shade. I keep hearing about these rebates, but if...
RE: Big windows, big bills? My experience with a giant picture window
I’ve wondered about those smart glass windows too, but honestly, I’m not sure they’d do much for insulation. My neighbor got them in his sunroom - pretty cool how they tint on demand, but he still complains about drafts ...