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RE: Secondary glazing or replacement windows for nighttime traffic noise?
Laminated acoustic glass is not equally effective against every kind of airborne traffic noise. Its benefit depends on the interlayer and the frequencies involved, so it may help more with voices or higher-frequency tire...
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
Totally get that. Sometimes I wonder if trying to get everything “perfect” just makes the weird spots stand out more. I tried shimming one window and now the trim sticks out way too far on one side. Does anyone actually ...
RE: Surprised to Learn Simonton Offers 0% Financing? Here’s What I Found
Is it just me, or do these 0% deals sometimes end up costing more in the long run? I actually went with a credit union loan instead - rates were a bit higher, but at least I knew exactly what I was signing up for. Anyone...
RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?
I get what you mean about comfort being the main thing, but I actually noticed the opposite at my place. After swapping out the windows, my energy bill dropped a lot more than I expected - like, way more than the numbers...
RE: Stuck between two window installers - would you go with the cheaper or the more established one?
This is exactly what’s tripping me up right now. I’ve got two quotes on my desk - one from a big-name company that’s been around forever, and one from a smaller local guy. The big company is about $2k more, but their sal...
RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?
Yeah, those kits just seem like a temporary fix at best. I tried one thinking it’d buy me some time, but the fog was back in a month, and the glass looked worse. Is it actually worth trying to reseal, or is IGU replaceme...
RE: Drafty windows in winter - what actually works to seal those gaps?
I’ve wondered about those magnetic panels - do they really keep out the cold, or is it just less drafty? I tried the shrink-wrap plastic kits last winter and, honestly, they looked a bit sad but did help. Anyone else fin...
RE: Trying to pick between modern composite and classic aluminum windows
Yeah, I get the worry about the price - composite isn’t cheap. But honestly, after dealing with freezing drafts and that gross window sweat in winter, I’d pay for the upgrade again. Have you checked if your frames are ro...
RE: Keeping Windows in Good Shape - What Actually Works Long-Term?
That makes a lot of sense. I actually tried one of those draft sensors just because it seemed cool, but honestly, the old felt weatherstripping I slapped on made way more difference. I keep wondering if I’m missing out b...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I actually put in a couple of those window inserts last winter. My house is about 25 years old, so the windows are still decent, just not great for insulation. The inserts were cheaper than I expected and honestly made a...