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RE: Window letting in cold air - any quick fixes?
That’s actually a really smart combo - rope caulk plus a little silicone. I hadn’t thought about layering the two. Does the silicone ever make it tough to remove the caulk in the spring? I always worry about leaving resi...
RE: Desert house dilemma: windows that don’t melt or warp?
Has anyone actually tried aluminum frames lately? I know they used to be notorious for heat transfer, but I’ve heard newer thermally broken aluminum isn’t nearly as bad. Vinyl’s been fine for me so far, but I worry about...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
Those old sash weights are a pain, right? I tried stuffing some foam backer rod in the weight pocket to dampen the rattling - helped a bit, but not perfect. Ever looked into those spring-balance conversion kits? I’ve hea...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
Honestly, the noise isn't terrible, but it can catch you off guard at first - especially during heavy rain or hail. I got used to it pretty quickly, but my partner still grumbles occasionally. As for cold weather, ours h...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
Interesting experiences here, makes me wonder - has anyone noticed if fiberglass windows actually help reduce condensation buildup compared to vinyl? Our vinyl ones tend to fog up pretty badly during cold snaps, even wit...
RE: Windows that survive thin air and chilly temps
I've been thinking about the whole double-pane upgrade myself, but here's something that's bugging me: does anyone know if triple-pane glass actually makes that much of a difference compared to double-pane? I mean, I've ...
RE: Installing new windows? Don't learn safety by accident
Interesting about the sunlight causing expansion - hadn't really thought about that before. Did you find the low-expansion foam easier to work with than fiberglass, or was it mostly just better performance-wise? I've alw...