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RE: Mildew keeps showing up at the lower window-frame corners
Photographs taken from the same angle before and after rain can make the pattern easier to compare. Include the lower corners, track, and nearby trim, and note whether water drains from the track or remains pooled. That ...
RE: Surprised to Learn Simonton Offers 0% Financing? Here’s What I Found
That’s exactly what tripped me up with a “0%” offer once. The paperwork had so many little fees tucked in, I had to triple-check everything. Local lenders might not have the flashiest rates, but at least it’s all above b...
RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
Funny how you don’t really notice those little differences until you live with them day in, day out. I used to think hardware was just a detail, but after swapping out a few windows last year, the mismatched handles star...
RE: Stuck between two window installers - would you go with the cheaper or the more established one?
I ran into this exact dilemma last fall with my 1970s ranch. The smaller company gave me a quote that listed every material and labor hour - super clear, no guessing. The bigger name had a flashier pitch but their estima...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
That’s a great point about the lead paint - Been there myself, and it really does turn a simple project into something much more intense. I’ve always found old wood windows surprisingly solid too, even after years of ne...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
I actually tried reglazing a couple of my old windows, but the lead paint issue definitely complicated things. I had to use a respirator and plastic sheeting everywhere - kind of felt like I was prepping for a biohazard....
RE: Tackling Old Windows: My Weekend Project Went Better Than Expected
I’ve always wondered if we’re all just a bit too quick to reach for caulk when it comes to old windows. I mean, yeah, it’s great for big gaps, but I’ve had more luck with rope caulk in the past - especially for seasonal ...
RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?
That’s been my experience too - anything short of marine-grade just doesn’t last out here. I tried rubber gasket seals a couple years back, thinking they’d be tougher than foam, but honestly, they started to harden and c...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
Interesting point about shims and squareness - definitely crucial, but I’ve actually had a different issue crop up. On my old 70s ranch, the opening itself wasn’t always square to begin with, so even with careful shimmin...
RE: Choosing between Pella’s double-hung or casement Energy Star windows - anyone have thoughts?
Mixing window types has worked for me too, especially in an older house where nothing’s ever square. I do agree with you on the cleaning point - double-hungs are much easier for upper levels. Those tilt-in sashes are a l...