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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
- Did new windows and attic insulation the same year - honestly, the combo made a bigger difference than just swapping out windows alone. The upstairs used to get crazy hot in summer, and after both upgrades, it’s way mo...
RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
- I get where you’re coming from, but I actually went with higher-end Jeld-Wen in my last place and noticed a big difference, especially with drafts and condensation. - The upfront cost stung, but the energy bills drop...
RE: CAUGHT WITHOUT THE RIGHT WINDOW GEAR - WHAT’S YOUR MOVE?
- I get what you mean about shrink film being a dust/fur magnet, but honestly, with two dogs in the house, everything is a fur magnet here. I still use it because it’s the only thing that really cuts down the cold from m...
RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency - worth the upgrade?
- Gotta push back a bit here - triple glazing made a bigger difference for us than I expected, and we’re not in the Arctic or anything. Swapped out old double panes (pretty drafty, to be fair) for triple, and it cut down...
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
- Totally agree on the foam gun - mine sat in the garage for months after one window project, and cleaning it out was a pain. Ended up going back to the disposable cans for smaller jobs. - The tape vs. no tape debate is ...
RE: Things I wish I’d checked before getting window quotes
- Can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to re-caulk after “pros” left gaps. I swear, some of these guys treat caulking like ketchup - just slap it on and hope for the best. - I started asking for the actual names of who...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
- Had the same thing last winter - woke up to puddles on the bedroom window sills after a night of single digits. Thought I could ignore it until I realized the paint was starting to bubble. - My house is from the 70s,...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
- Totally hear you on the old house quirks - mine’s the same, every wall is different. - For me, the installers were super thorough with sealing. I think that made a big difference, honestly. Gaps are sneaky. - Tried pat...
RE: ANYONE ELSE TRIED WINDOWS THAT DON'T NEED CONSTANT UPKEEP IN OFF-GRID PLACES?
- Totally agree about tilt-ins being a back-saver. - Same here - white’s not exciting, but it hides dust and scratches better than I expected. - I do wish the latches felt sturdier. Mine are fine so far, but I’m alw...
RE: Swapping out old windows: worth the hassle?
- Honestly, I’m not totally sold on the “worth it” part yet. - We swapped out our windows last spring (old 1960s ranch, nothing fancy). The drafts are gone, sure, but the upfront cost was steep. Even with the energy sa...