Yeah, I get that feeling. I did the tint film on my south-facing windows a couple summers ago—honestly, it took the edge off, but didn’t totally solve...
That spray foam is no joke—one minute you’re filling a gap, next thing you know it’s oozing out everywhere and you’re chiseling it off the floor. I’ve...
Did you notice a big difference right away, or did it take some getting used to? I've been debating storm windows myself... acoustic glass seems like ...
Honestly, I've upgraded to higher-rated windows before and the savings weren't as dramatic as advertised. Sure, it helped a bit, but sealing drafts an...
Totally agree—flashing can be sneaky. Did you check if the drip edge above the window was properly angled? I've seen cases where it was installed flat...
Good points here, especially about standard double glazing. I've done a fair bit of window swapping myself, and honestly, the biggest noise reduction ...
Weatherstripping definitely helps, but have you checked if the caulking around the window frame itself is still intact? Last winter, I kept feeling a ...
Good call on checking humidity first—have you tried running your bathroom fan longer after showers or cracking a window slightly? Helped me big time, ...
Did you check if your rough opening was square before you started shimming? I've found that even a slight misalignment there can cause headaches down ...
Interesting points about vinyl discoloration—I noticed the same thing on my south-facing windows after about five years. It's subtle, but once you see...