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RE: Noise, dust, and drafts: city window upgrades worth it?
Did you find the velvet curtains actually helped with noise? I’ve always wondered if heavy fabric makes much difference. I get what you mean about the inserts being a pain - mine were a hassle too, but I kept them becaus...
RE: Got my Marvin windows faster than expected - anyone else surprised?
That’s exactly what happened to me - ended up with a stack of foam in the basement because our center won’t take it either. I’ve seen people use those sheets for insulation in sheds or garages, but I’m not sure how safe ...
RE: How I soundproofed my old windows with laminated glass (and what I’d do differently)
Title: Laminated Glass Helped, But Frames Still Let Sound Sneak In Totally get the skepticism about caulk. I tried running a bead around my window frames last winter - not for sound, but to stop drafts - and honestly di...
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RE: How long before the incentive clock runs out?
Yeah, I get what you mean about the payoff not always matching the hassle. I’ve had to jump through hoops too, and sometimes I wonder - does the paperwork actually outweigh the rebate? Still, if you’re gonna upgrade anyw...
RE: Swapping out old windows to save on heating and cooling? Here’s what worked for me
That’s interesting - did you notice any difference in your energy bills after sealing the outlets and trim? I keep wondering if it’s worth investing in those foam gaskets for outlets, or if weatherstripping doors should ...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
I’ve wondered about this myself. We looked into triple panes when we redid our windows last fall. Our house is from the ‘80s and the original windows were pretty drafty, but we ended up just going with double pane replac...
RE: City Noise Driving You Nuts? My Window Upgrade Story
Interesting take, but I’m not totally convinced those foam strips or bubble wrap are more than a stopgap. I tried the foam tape on my sash windows last winter - helped with drafts, yeah, but the noise from the street sti...
RE: What made me stick with Andersen after shopping around
I actually went with Marvin fiberglass in my last place - mostly because I got tired of repainting wood every few years. The finish held up better than I expected, even on the sunny side, but I did notice the frames felt...
RE: Windows: From Boring Glass to DIY Masterpieces
Honestly, I’m right there with you. The idea of stripping every layer down to bare wood sounds noble, but after the third window I just started questioning if it’s worth the lost weekends. Is anyone actually peering that...