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RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
That dust really is relentless. I thought I’d sealed everything up tight, but after pulling out the old sashes, I found fine dust on dishes inside closed cupboards. It’s wild. I think the extra prep is totally justified,...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
I ran into the same debate when we bought our place - our house came with old-school shutters, and I’ve definitely spent some weekends wrestling them into place. Maintenance does add up, not just in time but a bit in cos...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
Interesting take on lath and plaster - I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience in my place (built in the late ‘40s). The walls are thick, but the gaps and cracks over time seem to le...
RE: Salt air and window headaches: is it just me?
I hear you on the wood swelling - mine did the same, even with marine varnish. But I actually stuck with wood in my new place, just went for mahogany sashes this time. They’re holding up better than pine ever did, though...
RE: Quick tricks for holding a cracked window together?
That’s the one thing that always makes me hesitate with epoxy. I used it on a bathroom window crack last winter and let’s just say, getting it off in spring involved a lot of scraping and some new creative vocabulary. Fo...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
Honestly, I was surprised how much difference just sealing up the rim joists and outlets made. Triple panes are nice for keeping things quiet and comfy, but in my 1960s ranch, the drafts were the real energy hog. Kind of...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
Noise reduction was a huge factor for us too. We’re on a busy street, and even though we didn’t go with triple-pane, just moving to good double-pane windows made a pretty dramatic difference. The drafts are gone, and the...
RE: Figuring Out The Real Price Of Swapping In Jeld-Wen V-2500 Windows
Funny how you always find the weirdest stuff when you open up old walls - last time I did a window swap, I pulled out a whole handful of what looked like ancient rodent nests. I agree about the hidden labor... it’s never...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
That’s interesting about the plastic isolators - I hadn’t thought much about that before. I’ve always just assumed the anodized finish was enough, but you’re right, salt air finds every little weakness. For my place, I t...
RE: Trying to pick between energy-efficient and standard windows for that tax break
I get the concern about triple-pane being overkill, but in my case, it actually made a noticeable difference even with my older frames. I was worried about the weight too, but my installer reinforced the sashes and it’s ...