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RE: Finally sealed my drafty windows - anyone else noticing a difference?
An unchanged heating bill wouldn’t necessarily mean the weatherstripping failed. Attic insulation can account for more total heat loss, but sealing window gaps still improves comfort by stopping cold drafts, even if furn...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
Honestly, I used to think the fancier the gas, the better - like my windows would suddenly turn into superhero shields or something. But after looking into it, I’m with you: unless you’re in some extreme climate, argon d...
RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
Totally agree on the “good enough” factor. I tried patching a small crack on my back porch window last summer, thinking I’d save a few bucks. It held up, but if you catch it in the right light, you can spot my handiwork ...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
I get what you’re saying about vapor barriers causing more harm than good sometimes, but I’ve seen the opposite too - especially in the Midwest where we get wild humidity swings. My place is a 70s ranch with wood siding,...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
I hear you on the tape - every time I try to seal something up with it, it basically melts off in the sun or peels when it rains. Plywood’s not pretty, but it’s solid. I once tried cardboard in a pinch... let’s just say,...
RE: Don’t skip the flashing: a small step that saved me big headaches
Man, I hear you about the metal flashing - mine’s been sitting in the shed so long it’s practically part of the foundation now. I tried that butyl tape stuff on my last window project, and honestly, it handled the sidewa...
RE: DID YOU KNOW THESE WINDOWS USE REAL WOOD INSIDE?
Man, I totally get you on the “how hard can it be?” trap - been there, regretted that. I tried matching trim once and it was like hunting for a unicorn. Ended up with a combo of caulk and some creative paint blending... ...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing with my ancient sashes. Water-based sealants are a dream to not smell up the whole house, but honestly, on my “vintage” (read: slightly crumbling) frames, they just kind of sit there un...
RE: City noise driving me nuts - soundproof curtains or acoustic windows?
I feel this on a deep, personal level. Lived near a busy intersection for way too many years and tried just about everything: thick curtains, weather stripping, foam panels... you name it. DIY definitely helped a bit, es...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
Ha, wish I'd read this tip before my last caulking disaster. I usually end up with more caulk on myself than the actual window frame. Tried the soap trick too, but somehow it always turns into a sticky nightmare - like w...