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RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
Totally relate to what you’re saying. We swapped out our old single panes for triple pane last winter, hoping for a dramatic drop in heating costs... but the numbers barely moved. The peace and quiet was a nice bonus, th...
RE: Is it just me or do new windows barely make a dent in the bills?
I get the appeal of thermal cameras, but in my experience, the candle trick covers 90% of what you need - especially in older houses. I mean, sure, you can find a “big cold patch behind my kitchen cabinets” like you ment...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
That Midwest freeze/thaw cycle is brutal, right? I’ll say, the Marvin fiberglass has held up better than my old vinyls too, but I still get condensation on the inside trim when it really dips. Not sure there’s a window o...
RE: Trending: Bold Window Trim Colors Are Popping Up Everywhere - Thoughts?
Couldn’t agree more with the unfinished look when only one side gets the bold treatment. I tried something similar a couple years back - painted just the south-facing trim a deep blue thinking it’d be “accent enough.” In...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
Yeah, I’ve been down the foggy window rabbit hole more winters than I care to admit. Trickle vents sound great in theory, but in my 1970s semi, they mostly just let in a cold draft and made me regret not investing in thi...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
Weatherstripping can definitely be temperamental, but I'm not totally sold on caulking as the go-to solution either. Sure, it's more durable in theory, but I've had mixed experiences even with meticulous prep work. Last ...
RE: Easy ways to keep your windows from aging too fast
I've tried wax-based lubricants myself, and honestly, they're a bit overrated. Sure, they seem promising initially, but in colder climates they tend to stiffen up noticeably. Silicone spray has been more reliable for me ...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
I've tried window film myself, and honestly... not impressed. It did help a tiny bit with insulation, but my windows ended up looking like they had cataracts. Exactly my experience - felt like living inside a steamed...
RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
Honestly, sometimes the seals aren't even the main culprit - older sliding windows often have hidden gaps where the sash meets the frame. Last winter, I ended up using shrink-wrap window insulation...sounds cheesy, but i...
RE: Little-known hacks for smoother window installs
Dry PTFE spray sounds intriguing - I haven't tried that yet, but silicone sprays have always been my go-to. They do attract a bit of dust over time, though, so your PTFE suggestion might be a solid upgrade. One thing I'v...