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RE: Think my windows are fogging up between panes... normal or nah?
The fact that it stays trapped between the panes is the key detail. That points to a failed insulating-glass seal, not ordinary condensation from weather changes. Once the seal fails, the sealed unit can lose some insula...
RE: Why Is Picking Window Styles So Stressful?
Yeah, the window showroom thing is wild - everything looks perfect under those lights, then you get it home and it's a totally different story. I always wondered, did anyone else get stuck between wanting that airtight s...
RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency - worth the upgrade?
I had the same thing happen - spent a bunch on new windows but didn’t realize the cold was sneaking in around the edges. Once I actually weatherstripped and filled the gaps, it made a way bigger difference than I expecte...
RE: Tough weather and windows: paint or aluminum cladding?
That’s pretty much the same boat I found myself in. First time I painted, I thought, “How bad could it be?” Fast forward a couple summers and the southern exposure just roasted the trim. I’m not wild about the look of al...
RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?
I actually kinda disagree about the “not worth it unless you’re in Minnesota” thing. I’m in the mid-Atlantic, so winters aren’t brutal, but our living room has a huge north-facing window. We did krypton for just that one...
RE: Wood vs. vinyl windows near the ocean - what’s holding up better for you?
That’s interesting about the warping - my vinyl windows are doing something similar, but only on the side that gets hammered by afternoon sun and salty breeze. I keep telling myself I’m going to get around to trying one ...
RE: Did you know window boxes used to be called "window gardens"?
Seriously, it’s like every year I think I’ve finally figured out the “right” paint or slug trick, and then nature just laughs at me. I did that UV topcoat thing too - helped a bit, but yeah, not a miracle worker. About t...
RE: Which windows actually keep out city noise?
Yeah, the frame thing is real. I got new double-pane windows last spring, but the installer pointed out a draft in the old wooden frames - didn’t even notice before. Ever try those window inserts that fit inside the fram...
RE: Which Corner Joint Holds Up Better for Window Trim - Miter or Butt?
I hear you on the miters looking cleaner. I did all the window trim in our den with miters a couple years ago, and they’ve held up pretty well - though I did notice one corner open up just a hair last summer when it got ...
RE: Window leaking again... need tips on reliable caulk or sealant
I hear you on the hybrid caulks - tried a couple myself, and I’m honestly not convinced they’re that much better than the old school stuff. Maybe it’s just my drafty 1950s windows, but I’ve had better luck with the plain...