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RE: What surprised you when taking out old vinyl windows?
Pulled out a 90s window last summer and found a handful of old nails, a plastic army man, and a ton of dust. Not much insulation either - just a thin strip of yellowed fiberglass. If you’re replacing, I’d say: 1) check f...
RE: Dealing with foggy windows: replace the glass or just reseal?
That’s been my experience too. I tried resealing a few years ago - followed all the steps, even watched a couple YouTube “experts.” Looked good for maybe a year, then the same old fog came creeping back. If your windows ...
RE: Dealing with sweaty windows: Which Energy Star brands actually help?
I get the humidity thing, but honestly, I’ve seen just as much condensation on newer triple-pane windows if the house is sealed up tight and there’s no air moving. Here’s what actually worked for me: 1) crack a window or...
RE: When your living room is a fishbowl: a picture window story
Totally get the cat thing. Ours tried once, but the panels were smooth enough she lost interest fast. As for condensation, barely noticed any - definitely less drafty though. If you’re on the fence, I’d say it’s worth a ...
RE: ANYONE GETTING MONEY BACK FOR NEW WINDOWS?
That’s pretty much what I figured out too. Here’s how it went for me: Step 1: Got all excited about new windows, dropped a small fortune, and waited for my bills to magically shrink. They didn’t. Sure, the windows look ...
RE: What would you do if every window quote was wildly different?
Honestly, I didn’t see much of a dip in my bills either after swapping to double-pane with low-e. The house felt less drafty, sure, but the “energy savings” were kind of meh. If I had to do it again, I’d probably just fi...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
Powder-coated aluminum's been decent for me, but I still spotted a bit of corrosion after a couple years - granted, we're pretty close to the water. If you're leaning that way, check if the screws and tracks are stainles...
RE: What do you do with old window frames and glass?
Yeah, I hear you on the “how much work is too much” angle. Some of these old frames look cool in theory, but once you start poking at them, it’s a whole different story. I tried to salvage a couple from our 70s-era porch...
RE: Finally won the battle against soggy window frames
Good tips, especially about priming hidden edges - learned that one the hard way myself. One more thing I'd add: don't skimp on caulking. Run a neat bead around the frame, smooth it out with your finger, and wipe off exc...