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RE: Saw a study on window longevity - are we doing enough?
Funny you mention fiberglass repairs - I tried patching a small crack with one of those auto body kits last fall. It held up fine through winter, but the color match was off and it’s definitely not invisible. Makes me wo...
RE: How I made my window upgrade affordable (without draining my savings)
I’ve wondered the same about freeze-thaw cycles. My house is pushing 60 years and I’ve had both tape and liquid behind the siding at different points. The liquid stuff seemed to hold up better in the shady parts of the h...
RE: Impact glass vs. shutters for storm season - what’s your pick?
I hear you on that. We had impact glass put in about six years ago, and while the peace of mind is great during storms, I do sometimes miss the simplicity of shutters. When our neighbor’s glass fogged up (installer blame...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows in the Mountains: Worth It or Just a Headache?
Matching whites is like chasing your own tail - every time I think I’ve found the right one, it ends up looking off against the old woodwork. My living room trim looked “bright white” in the store, but at home, next to t...
RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?
Funny, I went through almost the exact same debate with my place - a 1950s ranch, original wood windows that looked great but leaked like a sieve every winter. I always thought I’d stick to something “period appropriate,...
RE: Trying To Make Sense Of Window Ratings - Where Do You All Look?
Funny you mention noise - I actually noticed that more than the energy bill shift after swapping out our old double-hungs. The drafts were gone, sure, but suddenly I could barely hear the garbage truck in the mornings. D...