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RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
That’s pretty much where I’m at. My place is only a few years old, but one of the basement windows already has a hairline crack in the fiberglass frame. I tried using a two-part epoxy and a bit of silicone caulk to seal ...
RE: If you could see your future energy bill: a window replacement time travel story
I went through this exact debate last winter, and honestly, I was surprised how much the non-monetary stuff ended up mattering. My place is a 1970s split-level, and the original windows were basically decorative at this ...
RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
I just swapped out a couple windows in my 1940s place and yeah, lead was definitely on my mind. I did grab one of those cheap swab tests for peace of mind, but honestly, I just assumed it was there too. I went a little o...
RE: Smart glass windows at home: worth it or just a fancy gimmick?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’d actually flip that for certain setups. My place has a west-facing wall of glass, and the glare was brutal, even with decent insulation. Smart glass didn’t do much for heat, but bei...
RE: Swapping out window hinges: do you go solo or call in the pros?
I tried swapping hinges on a 90s casement window last month, thinking it’d solve the sticking and drafts. Turns out, the frame was warped just enough that even with new hardware, the seal wasn’t right. Ended up measuring...
RE: Tried to swap out my own window - here’s what I learned the hard way
I totally relate to the draft problem. I thought I’d sealed everything up tight, but turns out a tiny gap near the bottom corner was letting cold air in. Ended up using low-expansion foam and some extra weatherstripping....
RE: Tried out black window trim - totally changed my curb appeal
That heat transfer is no joke. I did black aluminum outside and black composite inside on my windows, mostly because it matched the roofline and, yeah, it looked way more modern than the old beige. But I underestimated h...
RE: Anyone actually notice a difference with krypton-filled windows?
I get what you’re saying, but I think it really depends on the setup. I swapped out all the original 80s windows in my place with krypton-filled ones last fall, and while the upfront cost was steep, my winter gas bill di...
RE: Surprising History Behind Made-To-Order Blinds - Is It Worth It?
I ran into this exact mess when I moved into my place - built in 1947, and not a single window is a “normal” rectangle. I thought custom blinds would be the fix, but even after paying for the “precision measurement” opti...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
I ran into the same thing after swapping out my old Integrity windows for new Marvins last fall. The drafts are gone, which is great, but now I’m seeing way more condensation on cold mornings, especially in the bathroom....