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RE: PELLA WINDOW OWNERS - ANYONE ELSE FIND THEM A BIT NEEDY?
The specific installation can make a bigger difference than the material choice suggests. An uneven opening or poor drainage path can leave debris sitting in the track, and a sash may bind even when the window itself is ...
RE: Going Solo vs. Tag Team: Installing Windows Yourself or With Help?
I get where you’re coming from about having a second set of hands, but honestly, I’ve found that sometimes too many cooks slow things down. Last month, I swapped out two kitchen windows solo - used a couple of suction cu...
RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
Ain’t that the truth. I’ve pulled out “high-end” windows that leaked like crazy just because someone rushed the flashing. Had one job where the homeowner used expanding foam and called it good - come spring, the frame wa...
RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
I’ve seen a few folks pull off DIY vinyl window installs, but honestly, the long-term results are all over the place. One client of mine thought he nailed it - looked great at first, but by the second winter he had conde...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
Triple-pane windows can make a difference, but I’ve seen plenty of folks disappointed when the install’s not up to snuff. Reminds me of a job last fall - customer went all-in on triple-pane, top-of-the-line, thinking it’...
RE: Keeping warm in off-grid cabins: insulated window upgrades making headlines
Funny how the simplest stuff can make a real difference. I’ve done plenty of window upgrades, but honestly, I still keep a set of heavy curtains in my own cabin. There’s just something about pulling them shut on a cold n...
RE: Finally got those dingy window frames looking new again - anyone else have a cleaning win?
Totally with you there. I’ve seen folks try everything from candle wax to silicone spray, but it’s always a tradeoff. PTFE’s clean, but yeah, it doesn’t seem to stick around long. I had an old Victorian where the tracks ...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
Yeah, I hear you on the tape. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve come back to a window in February and found the tape barely hanging on, especially around the hardware. Even the “extra strength” stuff doesn’t seem to...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
Had one like that a couple years back - customer was dead set on caulking around the window frame. We sealed it up nice and tight, and of course, next rainstorm, water's still sneaking in. After some head-scratching and ...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
We see this all the time - folks splitting window replacements into phases to ease the wallet pain. Totally understandable, but yeah, having installers tromping through your house twice can get old fast. Had a client onc...