philosophy702
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RE: Ever notice how old houses have weirdly sized windows?

- Ran into the same thing with my 1935 cottage—no two windows line up exactly. - Tried weatherstripping, but ended up using a mix of felt and caulk ...

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RE: Lessons learned from planning my first window swap

- Had the same concern with the foam and trim. My house is a 1952 ranch, and the gaps around the windows are all over the place. - Used low-expansion ...

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RE: Measuring windows for replacements: what did I do wrong?

- I tried spray foam once for a window gap, but honestly, it made things trickier for me. The expanding part got a little out of hand and I ended up h...

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RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?

- I get the “drafts and condensation, not worth the savings” argument, but part of me wonders if it’s always that black and white. - As a first-time...

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RE: Anyone else notice the greenish tint on new energy-efficient windows?

- Noticed the same weird greenish hue, especially on cloudy days. - — agree, it’s definitely more than just lighting. - Plants took a hit for me ...

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RE: SURPRISED BY WINDOW REPLACEMENT COSTS? WHAT TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING OFF

- Totally relate to the “site cleanup” charge—mine was $120 for “haul away,” and all they left behind was a single trash bag. - I always ask for a b...

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RE: Window fails in the news: That viral “backwards glass” install

- Totally get the worry. - I spent way too long reading the warranty fine print before my last window swap. Turns out, even small stuff like using ...

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RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows

- Noticed the same thing—tiny gaps seem harmless but I swear I felt more drafts last winter. - Used foam in a few rooms, and yeah, some spots definite...

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RE: Triple-pane vs. double-pane windows for northern winters: worth the upgrade?

- Similar situation here—moved into a 1960s split-level last fall, and our first winter was rough. - Looked at window options for ages. Had the same...

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RE: Saw this article about switchable glass—would you actually use it at home?

- That line about the price made me laugh——same here. Looked at it for our front windows last fall. Sticker shock is an understatement. - The power ou...

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