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RE: Noise, dust, and drafts: city window upgrades worth it?
Tried those foam pads too - honestly, barely noticed a difference. My place is from the 60s, and I’m pretty sure the windows are original. Spent way too much time sealing every crack, but the street noise still comes thr...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
Yeah, I’ve wondered the same thing - if totally clear windows in winter are just a fantasy unless you drop serious cash on new ones. Ours are late-70s specials, and even after trying the shrink film (which was way more f...
RE: Does Painting Old Aluminum Window Frames Actually Hold Up Over Time?
I get the whole “prep is everything” argument, but I’m still not convinced painting really holds up long-term, even with all the right steps. Maybe it’s just my luck, but I did the sanding, cleaning, priming - whole nine...
RE: Letting in more light without roasting your living room
Yeah, I looked at dual shades too and just couldn’t justify the cost, especially since my track record with anything “fancy” is that it’ll break within six months. I do miss having more light, but I’m not sweating throug...
RE: Cheap ways to make old window frames look less... sad?
I get the appeal of capping with aluminum, but I’m not totally sold on it being a “cheap” fix. I checked into it last year for my 1950s place and the quotes were a lot higher than just sanding and repainting, even factor...
RE: WHAT DID YOU WISH YOU KNEW BEFORE REPLACING YOUR OWN WINDOWS?
I hear you. I figured it’d just be a matter of swapping out the old windows, but nothing lined up - one side would always be off by a half inch or more. Ended up having to trim some framing just to get the sashes in. Did...
RE: Finally got those dingy window frames looking new again - anyone else have a cleaning win?
Yeah, I’ve wondered the same thing. I tried one of those “miracle” stainless steel polishes last fall - looked great for about a day, then it just attracted more fingerprints and left this weird film. Honestly, dish soap...
RE: ANYONE DEAL WITH SIMONTON WARRANTY LATELY?
I get why they want the sticker for proof, but it’s honestly a pain. When we bought our place, half the windows were already missing those labels, and the previous owners had zero paperwork. I called Simonton just to see...
RE: Window choices when living way up high
I've tried something similar, but honestly, even a tiny crack can still feel pretty chilly if you're high enough and it's windy. I ended up getting those adjustable window vents - basically, they're these slim plastic th...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
I've heard good things about vinyl too, but honestly, after seeing my neighbor's vinyl windows warp slightly after a few harsh winters, I'm leaning toward fiberglass. Seems sturdier long-term, especially with our crazy t...