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RE: Weather Shield quotes - worth the extra bucks or just hype?
I totally get your point about the bills not dropping as much as you’d expect. I ran the numbers before and after replacing a couple windows in our place, and honestly, the difference was smaller than I hoped. You’re rig...
RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
I’m right there with you on the EPA rules sometimes feeling overkill, but after doing my own window swap last year, I get why they exist. I figured I could just be careful and not bother with all the plastic, but the fir...
RE: Do DIY glass repair kits actually work or just a temporary fix?
I’ve had a similar experience. Used one of those kits on a small crack in the guest room window - wasn’t expecting much, but it’s been over a year and it hasn’t spread. I agree, though, there’s definitely a limit. If the...
RE: Things I wish I’d checked before getting window quotes
Yeah, I’ve had that happen and it threw me off too. The first time I saw a quote where they listed every single lock, handle, and even the screens separately, I thought it was overkill. But after looking closer, it actua...
RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in - my checklist
I had the same debate with myself before our last project, and honestly, I just went with heavy-duty plastic sheeting (the 4 mil kind) and painter’s tape. It worked fine for the most part - cheap, easy to cut to size, an...
RE: Mixing solar panels with upgraded windows - worth it?
That makes sense - air sealing and insulation seem like the boring stuff, but I’ve noticed the same thing. I’m still debating which order to tackle things. Did you do a blower door test, or just go by feel? I’m worried a...
RE: Stormy Nights and Drippy Windows: Quick Fixes That Actually Help
I swapped out the old foam for silicone seals on my front door this winter, too. They held up better than foam but still got a bit squished where the door locks, just like you said. I tried rope caulk on one window and h...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
Not sure I totally buy that fiberglass is always the “no draft, no warping” solution. My cousin swapped to fiberglass in his place a couple years back - northern Minnesota, brutal winters - and he still gets minor leaks ...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
That “new window smell” is real - mine lingered for weeks, and I was starting to wonder if it’d ever fade. About condensation: did you notice it more on certain days? Mine seems worse when it’s below freezing outside but...
RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?
I get what you’re saying, but I didn’t really notice much of a difference in brightness after switching to triple pane. My living room faces east and gets a ton of morning sun, so maybe that helps. For me, the insulation...