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RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
- Totally agree on the foam strips - mine barely made it through one winter. - Silicone weather stripping really does handle shifting frames better. My 1950s windows swell and shrink like crazy, and the silicone’s held...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
- Moisture meter all the way - learned my lesson after eyeballing it once and regretting it later. - Agree about hidden moisture; surface dryness can be deceiving, especially with older wood. - Didn't use a sealing prime...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Yep, learned this the hard way after dropping cash on new windows - still had drafts. Quick caulk job around the frames made a huge difference. Wish I'd known sooner... live and learn, right?
RE: Stuck deciding between fiberglass and vinyl windows - any advice?
Good points overall, but I'd actually lean toward fiberglass if budget allows. Couple quick thoughts: - Vinyl has improved, sure, but I've seen firsthand how some cheaper vinyl frames warp or discolor after several year...
RE: Just got Renewal by Andersen windows installed - here's how it went
- Interesting you mention redoing it yourself - I get the appeal but sometimes wonder if we're too quick to dismiss the pros. - I've tackled a bunch of DIY insulation jobs, and while rewarding, I realized later some thin...
RE: Making a Window Opening Smaller - Is It Worth the Hassle?
- Custom-sized windows might seem convenient, but honestly, they're not always a smooth ride either. - Had one ordered last year - waited weeks longer than promised, and the sizing was still slightly off (talk about frus...
RE: How often do you guys actually clean and check your windows?
Been there myself - nothing like discovering a mini indoor lake to motivate some window maintenance. Good call on checking those drainage holes; they're easy to overlook until something goes wrong. A couple things I've n...