richard_frost
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RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
I’ve wondered about this myself, especially after we swapped out our old aluminum windows for double-pane with argon a couple winters ago. I was pretty skeptical - my wife joked that the only thing that would change was ...
RE: NEW WINDOWS, HIGHER HOME PRICE? TRY THIS FIRST
Frames are sneaky, right? I had a similar “aha” moment when I swapped out my old windows a couple years back. I figured new glass would solve everything, but the draft just laughed and kept coming through. Turns out, the...
RE: What would you do if your old wooden window frame splits in the middle of winter?
Plastic wrap and duct tape have definitely saved my bacon more than once, though I wouldn’t call it a long-term fix - more like “please just keep the wind out until I can get to the hardware store.” I actually did the pl...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
Funny, I had a similar situation - brand new windows, but still felt like I was living in a wind tunnel until the installer came back and added more insulation. As for noise, I honestly can’t tell much difference either....
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Anyone tried using those magnetic window insulator kits? I keep seeing them pop up but not sure if they’re worth the hassle or just another thing to peel off in spring. Curious if they hold up better than the classic pla...
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated
That’s pretty much my experience, too. I switched to black fiberglass on the west side last year and yeah, those frames get warm but I honestly don’t notice much difference inside unless I actually touch them. I was a li...
RE: Getting sticky windows to glide again: what’s your go-to fix?
Funny timing - I was just fighting with my dining room windows last weekend. The candle trick definitely helps, though I’ve had mixed luck with paraffin versus beeswax. Paraffin seems slicker, but beeswax lasts longer fo...
RE: Fiberglass window brands in the news - worth the hype?
I get what you’re saying about insulation being the real fix, but I actually noticed a bigger difference from swapping out my old aluminum windows than I did when I added more attic insulation. Maybe it’s just my place -...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
That’s interesting about the tighter tolerances - did you have to adjust your rough openings at all, or did everything fit without too much fuss? I’m about to tackle a 1950s addition, and I’m a little nervous about what’...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
Totally get where you’re coming from. The paperwork side almost made me regret starting the whole thing, but it’s wild how much smoother it gets once you have a system. Did you find any rebates actually worth the hassle?...