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RE: Which works better: upfront honesty or playing hardball with window sales reps?
That’s actually been my experience too. If I walk in and say, “I want triple-pane, low-e, argon fill, the whole nine yards,” the sales pitch jumps straight to the most expensive package. But if I just ask about what opti...
RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
Yeah, 50% up front felt steep to me at first, but I get why they ask for it. The last time I did windows, the installer wanted 40% before ordering, then the rest after install. I pushed back a bit and we settled on 30% u...
RE: Ever notice how old houses have weirdly sized windows?
Yeah, I hear you on the “close enough” construction. The weirdest thing in my place is that no two windows are quite the same size, even on the same wall. Ever tried to fit a modern blind or shade in one of those? Nothin...
RE: Which is less of a headache: full-frame vs. insert fiberglass window installs?
I get where you’re coming from - full-frame does sound like a pain, but sometimes I think it’s worth it just to know you’re not leaving any rot or weird stuff hiding in the walls. When I did inserts in my last house, it ...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
Silicone definitely seals better than tape, but it’s a pain if you ever want to remove it. I tried it on a rental once and getting the stuff off without scratching the glass was a headache. Tape looks messier but at leas...
RE: Pay in full or go with financing for new windows?
That’s definitely true, but I’ve actually gone the full 0% route a couple times and it worked out - just had to set up autopay and reminders everywhere. I get why people are wary, though. Thing is, sometimes tying up a b...
RE: Would You Go With Classic Wood Windows Or Modern Vinyl After Swapping Yours Out?
We swapped out all our old single-pane wood windows for vinyl about five years back, mostly because I was tired of painting and patching every summer. Honestly, vinyl’s been fine for us - no drafts, easy to clean, and wa...
RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows - what’s the real difference?
Had a similar experience when I swapped out a couple vinyls for Ultrex in my sunroom. The drafts were way less noticeable, which was honestly my main gripe - used to feel like a wind tunnel in there during winter. Noise-...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
I get what you’re saying about the “cave” feeling, but I gotta push back a bit. We put in triple-pane low-E last year and honestly, I was worried it’d feel like a bunker, but maybe it depends on the brand or coating? Our...
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)
Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried spray foam around my basement windows once, and it turned into this expanding blob monster - took forever to trim and I still found bits of it months later. Rope caulk is way...