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RE: Triple pane windows and the weird trick with argon gas
That’s interesting - seems like the fancy glass only goes so far if the rest of the envelope isn’t tight. I’ve been wondering, did you notice any condensation issues after sealing up all those leaks? I’ve heard some folk...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
That’s a solid reminder about the sill - I learned the hard way too. Thought I was ready to pop in a new window, then found a chunk of the sill basically crumbling. Ended up pulling the whole thing apart just to patch it...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
I’ve definitely noticed the expanding foam acts differently depending on the temp in my garage. If it’s cold, it barely comes out, but if I leave a can near the water heater, it’s way more lively - sometimes too much. I’...
RE: Which is less of a headache: full-frame vs. insert fiberglass window installs?
I’ve been down the rabbit hole with this exact debate - insert vs. full-frame - and honestly, I still second-guess my decision sometimes. Inserts seemed like a shortcut at first, but after tearing into one window, I real...
RE: How I made my window upgrade affordable (without draining my savings)
That’s exactly what I found in my 1950s place. I tried layering film and weatherstripping, but the single-pane glass still rattled whenever a truck rolled by. Ended up going with insert replacements instead of full-frame...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
That’s a solid analogy. I’m with you - unless the sills are actually crumbling or you’re seeing condensation between panes, patching and sealing buys you time. I did a blower door test once and was surprised how much air...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
That yellowing on vinyl is wild, right? I thought I was imagining it at first, but the “classic white” on my old windows slowly turned into something that looked like stale butter after a few summers. And yeah, the track...
RE: How much do you actually notice energy savings from special window coatings?
That’s a fair take - “kind of like putting a fancy hat on a leaky boat” sums it up. I ended up in a similar spot after adding low-E coatings to my original 1950s windows. There was a noticeable drop in that relentless su...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Interesting observation about the condensation issue - I hadn't considered that as a potential cause for film peeling, but it makes sense from a moisture management perspective. I've mostly relied on thermal curtains mys...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
I've always wondered about the long-term reliability difference between wired and wireless setups. Wireless seems tempting for ease, but I worry about battery replacements or signal interference down the road. Did you no...