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RE: Worth the upgrade? My take on switching to triple pane windows
I actually think the condensation thing is a bit more complicated than most people expect. Triple panes are great for keeping the inside glass warmer, which should *reduce* condensation in theory - but if your house is n...
RE: Things I wish I’d known before swapping out my old windows
Cracking a window for a few minutes is pretty much what I settled on too. It’s funny - when I got my new windows, I was all excited about the energy savings and not feeling that icy draft at night. Didn’t expect to be mi...
RE: Cold drafts sneaking in? Saw this trick on the news
That metal door sweep with the brush edge is a solid choice, especially for uneven floors - nice call. It’s kind of amazing how much of this is just trial and error, isn’t it? I’ve found that sometimes you have to layer ...
RE: Saving on Window Swaps: My Favorite Trick to Cut Down Labor Fees
I hear you on the “do your own demo and cleanup” angle, but I’d actually caution folks to weigh that out. In my experience, the mess is only half of it. If your house is pre-1978, there’s a good chance you’re dealing wi...
RE: Saw a story about DIY storm window fails - worth the risk or nah?
I hear you on the dry-fit and shims - makes a world of difference, especially in these old houses where nothing’s square. I did a set of wood storms for my 1920s place last winter. Took my time scribing the frames to fit...
RE: Tiny cracks showing up in brand new window glass - normal or bad luck?
Couldn’t agree more - people jump to blaming the glass, but the frame and install play a massive role. I’ve seen high-end panes crack just from a slightly twisted sill or uneven shims. Even a hair off level can put weird...
RE: How tricky is it to make a window bigger?
Yeah, air sealing gets tricky fast when you’re opening up old walls. I’ve found that even if the original window *looked* tight, once you start pulling things apart, you realize how much air was sneaking through all thos...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
I hear you on the price tag for those panels - definitely a hurdle. I actually tracked my bills after swapping from the shrink film to magnetic panels in my 1915 place. The difference wasn’t dramatic, but I did see about...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I can relate to that - did a full window replacement in a 1960s ranch a while back. The drafts were gone, but honestly, the energy savings weren’t dramatic at first. What surprised me most was how much quieter the house ...
RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows - what’s the real difference?
That’s a fair take - fiberglass does seem to shrug off the wild temperature swings better than most vinyl I’ve seen, especially when you get those 100-degree days followed by icy nights. One thing I’ve noticed, though: s...