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RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
I’ll admit, the energy numbers never moved the needle for me either, but I’ve noticed sound differences depending on the window style and install. Thing is, sometimes you get more noise reduction from laminated glass or ...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
Funny you mention the caulk shrinking - my north side is like a science experiment in failed caulking. I’ve tried Zinsser Cover Stain and Kilz Premium, but honestly, I still get a bit of peeling right where the condensat...
RE: Ever notice how double glazing can cut down on street noise too?
Street noise used to be the soundtrack of my life - buses, leaf blowers, that one neighbor who insists on revving his motorcycle at 6 a.m. After we put in double glazing, it was like someone hit the mute button. The sile...
RE: How I finally stopped that gross black stuff from creeping up my window sills
I get the appeal of a dehumidifier - believe me, I’ve tried just about every trick in the book to keep that black crud from creeping up the sills - but I’m not totally sold on running another appliance 24/7. In my case (...
RE: Keeping the cold out: DIY window hacks for off-grid living
Honestly, I’m not sure caulk or sealant would make much difference with the Velcro’s lifespan - condensation seems to find its way in no matter what. I tried running a bead of silicone around my window frames one winter,...
RE: Anyone have a ballpark on Marvin window pricing lately?
Honestly, I’d rather see the ugly number up front than get nickel-and-dimed for “extras” that should’ve been in the original scope. Last time I did windows - 2019, so pre-pandemic pricing - I thought I was clever going w...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
Right there with you. I swear, old houses have a sixth sense for when you’ve just spent money - they immediately develop a new “character feature.” I replaced my windows a few years back, but only after the furnace gave ...
RE: Which windows actually keep out city noise?
That’s been my experience, too. I spent a small fortune on “acoustic” windows a few years back, but it was the old-school weatherstripping and some thick drapes that really took the edge off the street noise. The windows...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Cold frames are underrated, honestly. I’ve got a couple old sashes propped up in the backyard myself - nothing fancy, just resting on some cinder blocks and they do the trick for hardening off seedlings. The energy savin...
RE: Struggling to find shades or curtains for huge windows
Tension rods with thermal curtains were a game changer for my old Victorian - those windows were basically wind tunnels in winter. I did have to trim the curtains a bit since nothing was standard size, but the insulation...