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RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news
I’ve been wrestling with these same drafty window issues ever since we moved into this 1920s bungalow. The frames are definitely not square anymore and there’s a weird mix of original and replacement sashes, so nothing f...
RE: If you could see your future energy bill: a window replacement time travel story
That “upfront cost monster lurking in the corner” really hits home. I’ve actually run the numbers a few times - fiberglass has that great R-value, but it’s not cheap to swap out all the windows. If you’re only planning t...
RE: Worth it to cap old wood windows with aluminum or nah?
That’s pretty much what I’ve heard too - capping can buy a little time, but it doesn’t really address the underlying issue if there’s already rot. I’ve always wondered about the moisture factor. If you put aluminum over ...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
That’s pretty much my philosophy too. I tried to get everything plumb using the laser, but in my 1940s place the framing is so out of whack that if I went by the book, nothing would fit. I ended up shimming more than I e...
RE: Finding a window installer who actually listens
I’ve definitely run into that “standard install” issue too - one person’s idea of “done” is another’s “halfway there.” I actually had a crew once that didn’t even bother to insulate around the window frame, just slapped ...
RE: Saving money on new windows: my favorite trick so far
I’ve wondered the same about those magnetic kits - they look promising, but I’m skeptical about how well the seal holds up when temps start fluctuating. With the shrink film, I’ve had similar issues with peeling, especia...
RE: What surprised me (and what went wrong) installing my own windows
That orange fuzz is no joke - pretty sure I’ve found every color of mold under the sun in my sills. The tutorials always make it look like you’re working with a brand-new build, but when your window opening is more paral...
RE: CHEAP WAYS TO KEEP THE COLD OUT OF OLD WINDOWS?
I can see the appeal, but I’m not totally sold on acrylic panels for every window. They’re reusable, sure, but with really old sashes (like mine from the 1920s), the fit isn’t always great, and you can still get condensa...
RE: City Noise Driving You Nuts? My Window Upgrade Story
I’ve definitely noticed the weird trade-off with double glazing - my place is a 1920s rowhouse, and after I upgraded the windows, it was almost too quiet. I didn’t think I’d miss the sound of rain or distant city noise, ...