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RE: Room-side condensation on desert-facing replacement windows: humidity or installation issue?
The closed-door, morning-only pattern is a good reason to check air circulation, not just whole-room humidity. - With the door shut overnight, compare the bedroom temperature and RH near the bed, near the window, and ju...
RE: How I soundproofed my old windows with laminated glass (and what I’d do differently)
- Not sure I’m totally sold on the idea that prep work is always worth the time for every old window. - I’ve done the whole sand/fill/prime routine on some, but honestly, a few times I just cleaned up the worst spots a...
RE: Which window brand let you down more: Pella or Andersen?
- Totally agree that install is half the battle. I’ve had both Pella and Andersen in different houses - honestly, neither was “perfect” out of the box. - Couldn’t have said it better. I found a similar issue with Anders...
RE: Making homes smarter: how I upgraded my windows for energy savings
- Totally relate to the broom-handle fix. Had a similar moment with my smart thermostat - once the WiFi was down, I couldn’t adjust anything remotely. - Yep, backup plans are on my mind a lot. - The energy savin...
RE: Quieting down city noise: which window upgrades actually work?
- Tried a bunch of things over the years - here’s what actually made a dent for me: - Double-pane windows: pricey upfront, but the drop in street noise was noticeable right away. - Window inserts (like Indow): less com...
RE: How I spotted a shady window installer (and what tipped me off)
- I get the concern, but I’ll admit, I’ve seen caulk hold up fine in some installs - at least for a few years. - - True, but sometimes pan flashing isn’t feasible with old brick or stone houses. Had to make do with ...
RE: Why is spotting rotten window frames so tricky?
- Lower corners are always my trouble spots too, especially on the north side where things stay damp longer. - I’ve noticed sills with old storm windows seem to trap more water, even with fresh caulk. Sometimes I wonder ...
RE: Fixing up a sagging window frame - worth DIY or call a pro?
- Been there. “Minor fixes can help for a while, but they’re rarely a long-term solution for keeping the cold out.” Yep, that’s my experience too. - If you can see daylight through the frame or feel a breeze, DIY patches...
RE: ENERGY TAX CREDIT PAPERWORK IS DRIVING ME NUTS - ANYONE ELSE?
- I’ve got a decades-old file cabinet in the basement, and honestly, it’s still the most reliable way I’ve kept track of this stuff. - Tried scanning everything into folders on my laptop one year - ended up with “misc” a...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows for Jeld-Wen Casements: Worth It?
- Been down this road with our 1938 brick colonial, and I’ll admit, I tried to “save” the original frames with some creative patching. Didn’t go great. - - Bingo. Thought I’d beaten the system after an epoxy marathon…...