- 100% agree—I've seen guys just run a bead and call it good, but if the flashing's wrong, it's pointless. - IR cameras are solid, but yeah, temp guns...

- Totally agree—paint hides a ton, and meters can only tell you so much. - I’ve had frames that looked solid until I pressed near the sill, then my sc...

- Tilt-mounts do help a bit with snow, but they're not a magic fix. I put in an adjustable rack two winters ago—snow slides off faster, but if it’s he...

- Couldn’t agree more on the prep work sneaking up—my 1950s place had trim that basically crumbled when I touched it. - I always factor in a “surpri...

Right there with you—my place is late-60s and I swear the walls move when I’m not looking. Shims everywhere, and a lot of “good enough” moments. On t...

Haven't tried layering them myself, but your logic makes sense. A thin silicone coat for regular touch-ups and PTFE before heavy rains might balance t...

Good points about the frames—hadn't really thought about that. When I added secondary glazing, it did help a bit, but honestly, heavy curtains made a ...

Good points here. A couple things I've learned from experience: - Triple-pane windows are great, but sometimes good double-pane with proper insulatio...

Totally relate to the wind issue—it's amazing how even tiny gaps can make such a difference. We ended up using weather stripping too, and it was surpr...

Magnetic strips are handy, but honestly, I found them a bit finicky to align properly. Ended up switching back to foam—less elegant, sure, but quicker...