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RE: If you had to redo all your window trims, would you go painted, stained, or something wild?
Stained wood just feels more “real” to me, especially in older houses. I went stained on all my trims a few years back - sure, the dings and scratches show up at first, but after a bit they just sort of blend in and give...
RE: Making sense of window upgrades: swapping air for argon
You nailed it with “decorative radiators in reverse” - I’ve got a ’58 ranch, and those windows might as well be open for how much heat they let out. I did the argon double-pane thing too, mostly because the installer mad...
RE: Thinking about swapping out windows myself - is it worth the hassle?
Couldn’t agree more on the custom sizing. I tried to save a few bucks by going with standard sizes for my old ranch, and yeah… let’s just say my Saturday “project” turned into a week of shimming, cursing, and way too muc...
RE: Anyone have a ballpark on Marvin window pricing lately?
That’s a fair point about the hidden costs - my first couple quotes looked cheaper until I realized they didn’t include the finish work or haul-away. Marvin’s still seemed higher, but after really picking apart what was ...
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RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?
I get what you’re saying about drafts, but I actually noticed a bigger difference with the window coatings than I expected. Maybe it’s just my house, but after putting on the low-e film, the back rooms weren’t baking in...
RE: Beating the heat with my own window install - anyone else try this?
Totally get where you’re coming from - those low-E quotes are wild, especially if your windows aren’t a standard size. We actually did a mix: put low-E in the living room (where the sun just bakes us) and stuck with shad...
RE: Would you actually go for triple pane windows or nah?
Triple pane is tempting, but honestly, I think it’s a bit overhyped unless you’re in a super cold area or have crazy street noise. We swapped out our old single panes for double panes last year - huge difference in draft...
RE: Things I wish I knew before swapping out old windows for vinyl
That’s exactly it - vinyl just doesn’t play nice if you’re not 100% level. I remember thinking “how hard can it be?” and then spent half a day fighting to get the thing to sit flush. My old wood windows at least let me f...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
Solid pointers there, especially about checking gutters - had a similar issue myself a while back. Thought it was the window seal failing, but turns out the gutter above was clogged and overflowing right onto the frame. ...