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RE: finally upgraded my windows and couldn't be happier
For the aircraft and train noise question, pane count alone won’t tell you much. Compare the whole window’s STC and OITC ratings; OITC is more relevant to outdoor noise like traffic and aircraft. Also check whether sound...
RE: Why does mold love window sills so much?
Yeah, “charm” is one word for it. My 1920s windows pull the same stunt - wiping them down feels like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. I tried a dehumidifier in my north room and it helped a bit, but honestly, ther...
RE: Weird bends in wood shelves - normal or am I doing something wrong?
I hear you on pine not being the devil everyone makes it out to be, but I’ve had some real wonky shelves from the big box stores - even after acclimating them. Maybe it’s just luck of the draw? Center supports definitely...
RE: Keeping Windows in Good Shape - What Actually Works Long-Term?
Yep, that’s been my gripe with the shrink-wrap too - by spring it’s basically like looking through a shower curtain. I had the same magnet alignment issues with my 1920s windows, and honestly, I just called it “custom fi...
RE: Saw a news piece on folks fixing up old aluminum windows themselves - worth the effort?
Couldn’t agree more. I slapped some weatherstripping and caulk on my 70s-era sliders thinking it’d last a season - three years later, still going strong. Not the prettiest, but my wallet’s happy enough. If it ain’t broke...
RE: Figuring Out The Real Price Of Swapping In Jeld-Wen V-2500 Windows
Couldn’t agree more. I tried to rush one once - thought, “Eh, it’s close enough.” Next rainstorm, I found out just how much water those little gaps let in... spent my Saturday fixing what I should’ve done right the first...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
Yeah, that’s the story of my house too. Pulled off some drywall once and found a random sock stuffed in the stud bay - guess that was their version of insulation? If there’s a contest for “most baffling builder choice,” ...
RE: Cracked Windows After Big Temperature Swings - Anyone Else Fed Up?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve learned the hard way that sometimes those “tiny cracks” are like gremlins - they start small, then next thing you know, you’re getting a draft right in your face every time the wi...
RE: Why my windows don’t freeze up anymore in winter: a weird discovery
I hear you on the “crime scene” look. I tried that clear shrink film one year - looked like my house was permanently under renovation. Ended up using silicone caulk for the sneaky gaps and it’s basically invisible if you...
RE: DID YOU KNOW THESE WINDOWS USE REAL WOOD INSIDE?
Yeah, humidity’s a sneaky one. I swear, my basement windows could have a moat around them and still end up smelling like wet socks if I slack off on the caulk. I’ve noticed the same thing - Marvin seems to hold up, but m...