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RE: Windows that won’t break the bank (or your off-grid dreams)
I get the curtain thing - easy and no tools, right? But I’ve actually had pretty good luck with those interior storm window kits (the rigid acrylic ones, not the shrink film). They’re a bit more upfront work, but I notic...
RE: Getting your space ready before new windows go in - my checklist
That’s a clever move - I always seem to find a little line of dust right where I thought I’d sealed everything. Do you notice a difference in how much dust escapes depending on the brand of painter’s plastic? I tried a t...
RE: New Discussion
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually noticed siding still plays a bigger role than most folks think. When I swapped to insulated fiber cement, I added a rain screen layer and it really helped with the temp s...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
Totally get what you mean about the comfort factor - sometimes just not feeling that draft is worth more than a few bucks off the bill. Still, I’ve gotta ask, did you notice any difference in humidity or condensation aft...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually saw a bigger impact from triple-pane windows than I expected. Maybe it’s just my old 1950s house, but after swapping out the last of the single-panes, winter drafts basicall...
RE: Do triple pane windows make rooms feel darker?
That’s interesting, because I’ve always heard triple pane is the gold standard for saving energy, but I never really thought about how much light loss you’d actually notice in a north-facing room. I wonder if the type of...
RE: Did new windows actually save you money (or just look nicer)?
That’s exactly where I landed after getting mine done, too. I went into it thinking I’d see a huge drop in my heating bill - like, maybe a third off? Nope. I think the first winter after installation, my bill maybe dropp...
RE: DID YOU KNOW THESE WINDOWS USE REAL WOOD INSIDE?
Yeah, the repairability is a big deal for me too. I’ve definitely found that with a little patience, you can squeeze a lot more life out of wood sashes than any of the newer all-vinyl ones. Curious if anyone’s tried addi...
RE: Struggling to keep drafts out - window sealing tape worth it?
Man, I totally get where you’re coming from - sometimes it feels like every “fix” just adds a new problem. I’ve had the same battle with shrink film and painter’s tape (that sticky gunk is unreal). The foam tape has been...
RE: Stormy nights and soggy sills - a coastal homeowner's dilemma
I've tried film kits myself and honestly, they're not that bad. Sure, installation can be a bit fiddly (and yeah, hairdryers get involved...), but they noticeably cut down drafts. Worth a shot before investing in pricier...