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RE: need tough windows for cabin in middle of nowhere
For a remote, intermittently used cabin, a replaceable exterior storm panel is worth comparing with laminated insulated glass or polycarbonate on U-factor, solar heat gain, and moisture management. A few things to check...
RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
That’s actually reassuring to hear about the epoxy holding up for a while. I’ve only ever done small repairs on wood, so fiberglass feels a bit intimidating. When you patched yours, did you have to sand or prep the crack...
RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
That’s what I was wondering, too. I mean, triple-pane sounds awesome on paper, but if the rest of the wall is still thin and barely insulated, does it really help that much? My place is a 1960s ranch with pretty basic fi...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
I’ve actually had kind of the opposite experience with the energy bills after sealing gaps. Maybe my house is just draftier than most, but I didn’t notice a huge drop - maybe a few bucks less per month, nothing dramatic....
RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20 - anyone else surprised how easy it was?
That’s wild - I didn’t even think about humidity going up after sealing drafts, but it makes sense now that you mention it. I just put some foam tape around my window frames last week, and it’s definitely warmer, but I d...
RE: Keeping rooms bright but cool - how do you do it?
I totally get the struggle with sheers - mine looked great but honestly, they did nothing for the heat. I switched to honeycomb shades too and yeah, they helped with noise more than I expected, especially since my street...
RE: How much time did you spend replacing your windows?
I totally get the stress about caulking - mine always looks like a toddler did it. I read somewhere that using painter’s tape on both sides of the seam helps, but I still manage to smear it all over my hands. At least yo...
RE: Getting old windows unstuck without breaking them
I never thought to use an old credit card for that - genius. I’ve only tried painter’s tape once and made a mess anyway, so maybe I just need more practice. Does anyone have a trick for getting old paint off the glass wi...