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richardsnorkeler
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RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
I get where you’re coming from. I tried to stick with one brand for my windows originally, thinking it’d be easier for repairs and warranties down the line, but hit a wall with sizing - especially for my weird old baseme...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
That’s interesting - my experience was kind of the opposite. I did a hybrid on two windows last fall, mainly because the corners on my old 1950s frames were a mess. I used a minimal bead of low-expansion foam, let it cur...
RE: WHAT IF WINDOWS NEVER FOGGED UP AGAIN DURING RAINY SEASON?
Matching those old stains is such a rabbit hole. I’ve tried every “golden oak” and “walnut” on the shelf, and somehow nothing ever looks quite right next to the original trim. I think the wood just ages in unpredictable ...
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated
Interesting point about the finishes cycling through trends - I've noticed the same. When I did my windows, I spent more time stressing over the U-factor and SHGC ratings than the color, honestly. Out of curiosity, did y...
RE: Keeping the cold out: DIY window hacks for off-grid living
Those panels really do have a way of making you question the price tag, don’t they? I hesitated for ages before biting the bullet, mostly because - like you said - they just look like glorified plastic sheets. But once I...
RE: Swapping out double-pane glass for triple-pane: is it possible?
I get the points about weight and frame issues - those definitely matter, especially in older houses. But I have to push back a bit on the condensation claim. In my experience (I’m in the Pacific Northwest, so maybe it’s...
RE: Struggling to pick windows that don’t make my ranch look dated
Definitely agree - undertones matter way more than I expected. I tested three “whites” side by side and only noticed the difference in direct sunlight. Also, aligning the window mullions across rooms isn’t as easy as it ...
RE: What made me stick with Andersen after shopping around
I get the appeal of Fibrex - my brother-in-law swears by it, and it does look surprisingly close to wood from a distance. But I’ll admit, I’m still not totally sold on the finish over the long haul. Maybe it’s just me, b...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
That’s the tricky part, right? I asked my installer a million questions and watched like a hawk. I also checked for things like expanding foam around the frame and made sure they flashed the sill properly. Still, unless ...
RE: If these walls could talk: windows that changed everything
That wavy glass is definitely something special - modern replacements just don’t have the same character. I’ve run into that out-of-square problem plenty of times, especially in houses that have settled over the decades....