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RE: Lower U-Factor or Lower SHGC: Which Glass Package Fits Your Climate?
For a similar project, comparing estimated annual heating and cooling loads by orientation can show whether the 0.08 SHGC reduction outweighs the lower U-factor for each opening. West-facing glass deserves a separate es...
RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows - what’s the real difference?
I kinda learned that the hard way. Spent ages debating fiberglass vs vinyl, but after living with both, the street noise didn’t really change until I upgraded the glass. Frames do look nicer, but honestly, not a huge dif...
RE: Letting in more light without roasting your living room
I get the appeal of glossy trim, but I’m not totally sold on how much more light it actually bounces. Maybe my place just doesn’t get enough sun for that to matter? Still, easier to clean is a plus. Tried low-e film on ...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
This right here is what’s making me hesitate. My place isn’t quite as old as yours (late 40s, so not exactly “vintage,” but there’s plenty of weirdness hiding in the walls). I keep hearing stories about people blaming th...
RE: Why Do My Aluminum Windows Always Sweat in the Morning?
Can confirm, the towel routine is my life every winter. I tried one of those shrink-wrap window kits last year - looked decent for a week, then started peeling at the corners and just looked messy. The sweating is just r...
RE: Why my windows don’t freeze up anymore in winter: a weird discovery
I get what you’re saying about sealing up basement windows, but I’m not totally convinced that’s the magic bullet for everyone. I did the same thing - spent a weekend wrestling with caulk and foam - and honestly, it help...
RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma
I get the struggle. We swapped out our old leaky windows over the winter, and yeah, energy bills dropped, but now there’s this constant battle with humidity. It’s like the house can’t breathe anymore. I’ve got a dehumidi...
RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?
I looked into storm windows too, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’re worth the hassle for how awkward they are to clean. Plus, I’ve seen some condensation issues like you mentioned. Still cheaper than ripping out all...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
Yeah, that’s what I’m worried about. I patched up a couple frames last fall with epoxy and paint, but honestly, every time it rains sideways, I start checking for soft spots again. Maybe it’s just my paranoia, but it fee...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
Interesting... gutters weren't the issue in our case. We had similar moisture problems around windows, and it turned out our indoor humidity was just way too high. Even after sealing and insulating, condensation kept for...