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RE: Is it really cheaper to swap your own windows? Real numbers wanted
I ran the numbers when I did mine last spring - materials alone ran about $350 per window (mid-range vinyl), plus another $30-40 for trim, spray foam, shims, and caulk. Dump fees were $50. Took me 6-7 hours per window on...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows? Thin Triple-Pane Might Be Worth a Look
Yeah, I noticed the same thing after I swapped out my old single panes for triple-pane last fall. The house felt way less drafty, but I did get some condensation on the inside of the glass when it got really cold. I star...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Yeah, the lead paint thing is a real buzzkill. I tried stripping a couple of old frames from our 1950s place and just gave up halfway - way too much work, and honestly, I started worrying I was making it worse by sanding...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
That sideways water travel is no joke - I had a similar thing happen when I first moved in. Thought I’d sealed everything around the window, but water was still showing up on the sill. Ended up being a tiny gap in the si...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
I've had fiberglass frames installed for about three years now, and UV resistance was actually one of the main reasons I chose them. My neighbor has vinyl windows, and after just a couple of summers, his frames started l...
RE: Finally upgraded to Kolbe windows, anyone else notice a difference?
Had a similar battle myself after moving into our first place. Thought the new windows would magically fix everything, but nope, still had that annoying condensation. Started tracking humidity with a cheap hygrometer and...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
Yeah, I noticed the same thing with silicone sprays - they just don't hold up under direct sunlight. I tried the gel stuff too, and while it definitely lasts longer, I found it attracted more dust and grime over time. Re...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
Good points about the analytics. I'm a bit of a data nerd myself, so View's detailed usage reports caught my eye at first. But honestly, after setting up SageGlass at our place, I realized I don't really check the data a...
RE: Little-known hacks for smoother window installs
I've never tried beeswax, but silicone spray has worked okay for me - aside from the overspray nightmare you mentioned. Does beeswax hold up well in colder temps, or does it stiffen up a bit?