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RE: Finally stopped the chilly breeze sneaking in - what a difference
I get where you're coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience on my 1950s windows. Silicone’s lack of adhesion on old wood is usually down to leftover oils or dust, but once I stripped everything back to ...
RE: Foggy windows driving me nuts - what’s actually normal?
I’ve had the same issue in my place, and honestly, those kits are a gamble. Used one on a small bathroom window and it stayed clear for about 18 months, but my big living room unit fogged up again in less than six. I agr...
RE: Tackling new windows: where do you even start with DIY tutorials?
Man, you nailed it about old houses throwing curveballs. I thought I was ready for anything after watching a pile of “This Old House” episodes, but nothing preps you for a window opening that’s off by almost an inch on t...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
Interesting you mention tweaking the run time - I’ve noticed some HRVs have humidity sensors, but mine’s pretty basic. Did you find manual adjustments were enough, or did you ever consider upgrading to a model with more ...
RE: How I made my window upgrade affordable (without draining my savings)
Corners are where I always slow down too - no shame in that. I’ve tried to rush it before, but then you get those micro-gaps and the next rainstorm tells you exactly where you messed up. The adhesive residue is brutal......
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows in the Mountains: Worth It or Just a Headache?
Matching the old trim is what gets me, too. Even with custom orders, the finish never quite looks original. Did anyone try repairing just the sashes or using epoxy on the frames before going for full replacement? Curious...
RE: When your “smart” windows aren’t so smart after all
Had a similar issue with mine - installed them in the living room thinking it’d be high-tech and cool, but the control unit just isn’t reliable. Sometimes the film stays opaque for hours, even after resetting the switch....
RE: Figuring Out The Real Price Of Swapping In Jeld-Wen V-2500 Windows
Yeah, those trim kits are a gamble. I tried the “adjustable” ones on two of my windows and they looked okay from across the room, but up close… not great. Ended up just biting the bullet and cutting MDF to size, then pai...
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