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RE: got my window replacement costs way down - anyone else managed this?
I've been tempted by the foam guns too, but just haven't pulled the trigger yet - no pun intended. Glad to hear they're not a total gimmick. On the window front, I did direct ordering once... saved money but nearly lost ...
RE: are Pella windows really worth the extra cash?
I went with Pella Impervia myself about three years ago after finally giving up on sanding and repainting my old wood windows every summer (talk about a messy weekend tradition...). Honestly, the fiberglass has held up g...
RE: Hypothetical scenario: freezing temps hit and your windows leak like crazy - what's your DIY fix?
You're spot-on about silicone being a pain to smooth out - I've had my fair share of messy finger smears and uneven beads. The soapy water trick definitely helps, but I've also found that using a dedicated caulk smoothin...
RE: Window gas fills useless at high elevation?
Honestly, I get your frustration - been there myself - but I'm not sure I'd call gas-filled windows totally pointless at altitude. True, the argon or krypton gas does leak out faster because of pressure differences at hi...
RE: clerestory windows or skylights - which gives better natural lighting?
Good points about the skylight leaks - been there, done that, got the soggy drywall to prove it. Clerestory windows are definitely lower-maintenance, plus you avoid the midday glare that skylights sometimes blast into yo...
RE: How long does it take for new windows to pay for themselves?
Couldn't agree more on this. When we swapped ours out about three years ago, I initially crunched the numbers expecting some magical ROI within five years (wishful thinking, I know). Realistically, my calculations landed...
RE: u-factor or r-value: what's your go-to when picking windows?
Haha, isn't that the truth. We replaced ours a couple years back and I remember getting deep into the U-factor vs. R-value rabbit hole myself. Technically speaking, U-factor measures heat transfer (lower is better), whil...