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RE: Anyone else tried those layered sheer shades?
I hear you on the draft - those old windows have a mind of their own, especially in winter. I’ve stuffed more towels and blankets into sills than I care to admit too. Sheer shades definitely look better than busted blind...
RE: CAUGHT WITHOUT THE RIGHT WINDOW GEAR - WHAT’S YOUR MOVE?
I’ve actually used the shrink film for a few winters on my old wood windows - definitely not the prettiest, but it does help. The first time I put it up, I was surprised how much less cold air I felt coming in around the...
RE: CAUGHT WITHOUT THE RIGHT WINDOW GEAR - WHAT’S YOUR MOVE?
Yeah, that was my big worry too. My place is a '58 ranch and the trim is all over the place, so I get what you mean. I did have to add some extra weatherstripping where the panel met the sill - otherwise, I noticed a lit...
RE: Trimming window openings without wrecking your walls
Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing - mineral wool’s great for sound, but not for stopping drafts. I usually wedge in backer rod and then a flexible sealant, especially on those weird, out-of-square window frames. Sometim...
RE: Rotten Wood Around Windows: Patch Job or Time to Swap Out?
That’s the trick - water always finds a way. I’ve had similar headaches where it wasn’t even the window, but a tiny gap in the siding a few feet up. Epoxy patches are fine, but if you don’t sort out the source, you’re ju...
RE: Figuring Out The Real Price Of Swapping In Jeld-Wen V-2500 Windows
Honestly, I’ve had mixed results with the whole cardboard shield and tape method. Maybe it’s just my luck, but half the time the foam still finds a way to sneak around the edges or stick to the tape, and then you’re peel...
RE: Thinking about Simonton windows - worth it or nah?
Yeah, that sounds about right. My 1929 bungalow was the same story - nothing square, everything a bit off. I went with Simonton too, and honestly, they’ve been solid. Had to do a fair bit of creative shimming and cursing...
RE: Trading old windows for energy savings: a homeowner’s dilemma
That’s exactly the same issue I ran into - new double glazing made the place warmer, but then the condensation problem just shifted around. I put trickle vents in the bedrooms and it helped a bit, but like you said, not ...
RE: Don’t skip the flashing: a small step that saved me big headaches
Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried patching up my old double-hungs for years - new weatherstripping, extra caulk, you name it. At a certain point, you just have to admit defeat and start fresh. Flashing’s huge...
RE: ANYONE DEAL WITH SIMONTON WARRANTY LATELY?
That’s honestly the only way I’ve gotten anywhere with Simonton - just keep records, send every picture they ask for, and don’t let the process get to you. I’ve run into the exact same “legacy” confusion. Had a 2005 slid...