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RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
That’s been my experience too, especially in the kitchen where it gets humid. I tried the magnetic panels for a while - nice idea, but on my old wood sashes the magnets never really lined up right, so I was fiddling with...
RE: Finally stopped the chilly breeze sneaking in - what a difference
Tried the cheap foam tape route a couple winters back and, yeah, it did the job for a while but started peeling off by spring. The sticky mess was annoying to deal with - ended up scraping it off with an old credit card....
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RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
I get what you’re saying, but I’m not totally sold that new windows are always worth the cost, especially off-grid. I built some inner storm panels with plexiglass and weatherstripping - cheaper than replacements and hon...
RE: Tackling new windows: where do you even start with DIY tutorials?
Those “just pop it in” videos are wild. I watched a few and thought, yeah, I can knock this out before lunch. Then I found out my 1920s casements had more surprises than I expected - rot in the sill, weird old nails, fra...
RE: Anyone actually save money on insurance after installing impact windows?
I had the same question about whether it was worth it, especially since my premium wasn’t off the charts either. When I did mine, the inspector almost missed a side garage door that wasn’t impact-rated - had to get them ...
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RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency - worth the upgrade?
We swapped out the old single-pane windows for double glazing a few years back and, like you, saw a modest drop in bills. The real game changer was actually air sealing - especially around the crawl space and attic. I lo...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I’ve wondered about that too. I re-caulked mine last fall and honestly, it made a bigger difference than I expected - less drafty, and the noise from the street dropped a bit. Not sure the full window replacement would s...
RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?
I’ve noticed the same thing - sealing up the frames and sashes made way more difference than any of those moisture-absorbing tubs. I did try swapping out just the glass panes in one room, though, since the old seals had ...