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RE: South-Facing Vs. East/West Windows for Winter Warmth - Which Works Better?
I get what you mean about the south windows - mine surprised me too, but only after I swapped out the old single panes. Before that, didn’t matter which way they faced, it felt like living in a drafty barn half the winte...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Not just you. We swapped our old single-pane windows for double-pane about five years ago (PNW here too), and while the heating bill definitely dropped, I started noticing that same “sealed up” feeling, especially in the...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
That’s interesting, because I always assumed it was just the window’s fault, not anything going on inside the house. I’ve got a 70s ranch with original wood frames, and I swear the fogging got worse after we put in a pel...
RE: Stuck between two window installers - would you go with the cheaper or the more established one?
Funny timing - this whole debate reminds me of when I had my back porch windows done a few years ago. I went with a “big name” company because I figured, hey, peace of mind, right? Well, the crew showed up in matching sh...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
I hear you on the caulk - tried that once in a pinch and regretted it when it came time to swap out the glass. Ended up with bits of old silicone stuck to the pane, and I swear I spent more time scraping than actually fi...
RE: Choosing between saving up or financing for new windows - what worked for you?
That’s pretty much been my experience too. We bought our place in the late ‘80s - original wood windows, drafty but still hanging in there. I spent a couple winters stuffing towels in the sills and putting up plastic fil...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Rope caulk’s a handy fix, no doubt, but I’ve had mixed luck with it over the years. The residue thing - yeah, I’ve seen that too, especially if it sits through a couple of seasons. I once left it on a window in the back ...
RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?
I’ve wondered about the zinc trick too. My neighbor swears by it - he bolted a chunk onto his old screen door latch and, honestly, it does look a bit odd. Not sure if it’s science or just superstition, but he claims it’s...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
I hear you on the glazing putty. I swear, every time I get out the putty knife I end up with more of it on my hands than on the window. I did try one of those “modern” glazing products - think it was DAP 33 or something ...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
I get what you mean - my last place had those fancy triple-pane windows, and while the energy bills dropped, the living room always felt a bit… closed in? Hard to explain, but even with big windows facing south, it just ...