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RE: Foggy Windows: The Mystery Of The Ghostly Condensation
I get what you’re saying about humidity leaks, but honestly, I’ve seen plenty of double-pane windows where the seal inside the glass itself just fails - no amount of vent fixing helps at that point. Sometimes it’s just o...
RE: Figuring out the right depth for porch covers when the sun won’t sit still
I get the appeal of just winging it with some cardboard, but I’ve seen that approach backfire a few times. Last year, a client did the same - tacked up plywood “just to see” - and ended up blocking way more light than th...
RE: No more rattling windows - my upgrade to laminated glass paid off
That line’s spot on. I swapped out drafty old sashes for double panes in a 1920s place a while back - figured I’d finally get some peace. Next thing I know, the floorboards started popping every time the furnace kicked o...
RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?
That’s been my experience too. First time I swapped out old single panes for low-E, the greenish cast bugged me every morning… but honestly, after a couple weeks, I barely noticed. The energy savings are hard to argue wi...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
That’s pretty much how it goes with tape - never really holds up once the temps drop. I’ve seen folks try duct tape, too, but same story: peels right off or gets brittle. Trash bag and painter’s tape isn’t pretty, but ho...
RE: Finally Got My Skylight to Open Remotely - Worth It?
Funny timing - just last month I had a client who swore those magnetic pop-in screens would solve everything. They’re decent, but if your skylight isn’t perfectly square or the frame’s a hair out of whack (which happens ...
RE: Still looking good after years: aluminum windows holding up
Had to laugh at the towel trick - seen it a hundred times, and yeah, when it’s cold, nobody cares what it looks like. But I’ve actually had a few clients track their bills after swapping out old aluminum windows. One guy...
RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?
Yeah, you nailed it - old houses are full of surprises behind the walls. I once opened up a 1920s place to expand a window and found what looked like an entire tree’s worth of extra studs for no clear reason. Turned out,...
RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?
I get what you’re saying about humidity being the real culprit, but I’ve gotta push back a bit on the idea that all window brands are basically the same when it comes to condensation. I’ve worked on a few jobs where trip...
RE: Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help
Plastic film always cracks me up - people think it’s a cure-all, but half the time you just end up with a foggy window and a puddle on the sill. I had one client who swore by it until her cat tore it to shreds chasing a ...