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RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
Totally get where you’re coming from - big deposits always make me pause too. I did a 50/50 split when I got my siding done last year, and it felt like a good balance. The “discount for a bigger deposit” thing weirds me ...
RE: Which window brand let you down more: Pella or Andersen?
Getting a warranty claim approved with Pella was a mixed bag for me. They did send someone out, but it took a few calls and a lot of waiting. In the end, they replaced one sash, but tried to say the rest were “out of spe...
RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?
I get where you're coming from, but I’m not totally convinced it’s just age. When I pulled my old windows (mid-90s build), the caulk was dust too, but the insulation was barely there - like a couple tufts of fiberglass s...
RE: TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUES WITH ANDERSEN WINDOW SERVICE: WHAT'S WORKED FOR ME
Totally agree here. I learned the hard way that rushing the drying step just leads to more headaches. Curious - did you seal the wood before painting? I’ve found a good primer helps keep moisture out longer, especially o...
RE: Winter window woes: Which material survives the freeze?
I’ve actually got a bit of a different take on the plastic window film - yeah, it does cut down on drafts, but I always find it’s a pain to get off in the spring. Maybe I’m just impatient, but there’s always that one stu...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
That’s so true. I’ve had friends who splurged on “lifetime” windows, only to be patching up gaps a year later because the crew just wanted to get out fast. Curious - has anyone here actually had a fiberglass window that ...
RE: Swapping out old windows in humid weather - worth it?
I hear you on the allergy front, but I gotta say, the condensation issue has been a bigger pain for me than expected. Even with fans and cracking windows, sometimes it feels like I'm just moving the moisture around. Did ...
RE: Does anyone else notice the greenish hue from low-e windows?
I wondered about that too. We actually switched to a greige in our living room after the window install and it seemed to mellow out the green tint without making things feel gloomy. Have you tried using mirrors or metall...
RE: Why is taking out old windows such a pain?
Yeah, pulling old windows is never as simple as it looks on YouTube. I ran into almost the same mess with my 1950s place - layers of shims, some weird tar paper, and nails that looked like they were hammered in by a blin...
RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything
Yeah, I picked up a couple of those stick-on moisture sensors last year after a friend’s window frame basically disintegrated overnight. Honestly, they’re handy for peace of mind, but sometimes I feel like they just beep...