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RE: Battling street noise: magnetic strips vs. silicone gaskets?
That’s a really thorough breakdown, and honestly, it lines up with what I’ve seen at my place too. I went through a similar process - started with stick-on foam (which was basically useless), then tried silicone, and fin...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
That’s a solid idea, repurposing the old sashes. I’ve wondered: did you run into any issues with the new windows not matching the original trim or needing extra work to fit? I swapped mine and had to custom mill some mol...
RE: Feeling stuck between aluminum and vinyl windows - regrets, anyone?
I get what you’re saying about vinyl being better for cold climates, but I’m honestly not convinced it’s always the clear winner. My neighbor swapped out all his old aluminum windows for vinyl and he actually had more co...
RE: Keeping window glass dry: what actually works?
I’ve had pretty similar results with window film - definitely more than just a draft blocker, at least in my place. I live in a 1960s ranch with single-pane windows, and after putting up the film, the inside glass stayed...
RE: Getting the most LEED credits out of window upgrades – worth the hassle?
That’s interesting, because I’ve wondered if the LEED credits actually add resale value or if it’s just a “nice to have.” Did you notice any difference in energy bills after swapping out the old windows? I keep reading a...
RE: Is it worth going solar for the panels or just for the rebate?
That’s interesting about the microinverters. I’ve heard they’re supposed to help with partial shading, but I wonder how much of a difference they actually make if you’ve got, say, 30-40% shade like you mentioned. Has any...
RE: How I dodged a window contractor nightmare (and actually got great windows)
I hear you on the spray foam - stuff’s like marshmallow gone rogue. I always wonder if anyone actually gets a clean bead with that stuff or if we’re all just scraping blobs off for days. Rope caulk is definitely less dra...
RE: City Noise Driving You Nuts? My Window Upgrade Story
Interesting you mention sealing behind the trim - I’ve always wondered how much of a difference that actually makes versus just swapping out the windows. Did you use spray foam or caulk, or something else to fill those g...