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RE: How Do You Deal With Sun-Baked Windows in Summer?
I get where you're coming from with the hesitation - solar screens can be a bit of an investment upfront, and the install isn’t always as simple as it looks in YouTube videos. I actually went with a different route: I in...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
Krypton always sounds impressive on paper, but the cost-to-benefit ratio just isn’t there for most homes - especially older ones. Argon’s thermal performance is solid for the price, and unless you’ve got super high-end w...
RE: Triple pane windows and the weird trick with argon gas
That’s a fair question about the argon. It’s one of those things window companies love to highlight, but from what I’ve seen, the real-world difference is a bit less dramatic than the marketing suggests. Argon does slow ...
RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?
I hear you, but I’ve had mixed results with those resin kits - depends a lot on the size and location of the crack. For smaller chips or single-pane windows, I’ve gotten a few years out of a patch before needing to repla...
RE: Worth the upgrade? Thoughts on insulated windows with gas fill
I get where you’re coming from about the noise - insulated windows with gas fill (argon or krypton) are great for temperature control, but honestly, they’re not magic when it comes to soundproofing. The gas helps slow he...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Yeah, swapping out the worst windows makes a huge difference - sometimes there’s just no way around it if the frames are warped or the sashes don’t seal anymore. I’ve tried all the temporary fixes (caulk, rope, shrink fi...