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RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself - is it worth the hassle?
Yeah, I tried swapping one of mine last summer thinking it’d be a weekend thing. Ended up finding some weird old insulation stuffed with newspaper and a random chunk of pipe (no clue why). Took way longer than I thought....
RE: Weird ways to spot drafty windows (and do they actually work?)
Yeah, I’m with you on that. I tried the candle trick once (someone said it’s “more precise” than incense?) and almost dripped wax all over the sill. Not worth the mess. The wet hand thing just feels kinda silly but hey, ...
RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows - what’s the real difference?
I swapped out two old vinyls in my bedroom for fiberglass last spring. Honestly, didn't really notice a huge difference with noise either - still hear traffic at 7am. But yeah, drafts are gone and no more weird condensat...
RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up
Yeah, I hear you about the vinyl warping. My buddy swapped out his old aluminum ones for vinyl a few years back, and they do keep out the noise way better, but he did mention they get kinda bendy in the summer. I’m still...