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RE: The room stays hot even with the window shaded
Little change with the shade closed wouldn’t, by itself, tell me whether the ceiling, wall, or air leakage is responsible. On a hot day, an infrared thermometer can compare ceiling and wall surface temperatures with the ...
RE: Why does mold love window sills so much?
I was super skeptical about the plastic kits at first, but honestly, they made a noticeable difference in my draftiest room. Not the prettiest solution, but it kept condensation down and the sill stayed dry. The moisture...
RE: Getting new windows in without the headaches: my step-by-step
I’ve wondered the same thing about low-expansion foam - seems like every can says it’s “minimal” but who knows what that really means. I did a test with some regular stuff on a scrap frame and it pushed the jamb out just...
RE: Swapping out window hinges: do you go solo or call in the pros?
Yeah, I've noticed that too - looked fine from the outside, but once I took off the trim on one of mine, there was way more damage than expected. I think moisture gets trapped inside the frame and just eats away at it ov...
RE: SURPRISED BY WINDOW REPLACEMENT COSTS? WHAT TO ASK BEFORE SIGNING OFF
I get what you mean about “premium” being a bit of a buzzword. When I had my windows done last fall, I actually asked to see the caulk and insulation before they started. Turns out, the crew had the right stuff, but the ...
RE: How I got my windows to darken automatically (sorta DIY)
I had a similar experience with smart tint. The novelty wore off quick, especially with that humming noise - drove me nuts after a while. I also found the wiring a pain to hide. Static cling film isn’t perfect, but it’s ...
RE: Picking the right window color for curb appeal - regrets or wins?
I get why people care about the look, but after going through a full window replacement last winter, I’d say efficiency matters way more in the long run. We almost went with dark frames because they looked sharp on the s...
RE: Is upgrading to triple-pane windows just hype or actually smart?
That’s been my experience too. I did the windows first (rookie mistake) and barely noticed a change until I tackled attic insulation. The static shock thing is real - my dog started zapping me every time she jumped on th...
RE: Figuring Out The Real Price Of Swapping In Jeld-Wen V-2500 Windows
This could not be more true. I just finished my first round of window swaps (three V-2500s, all double-hung), and every rough opening needed its own “custom” approach. I went in thinking it’d be a simple drop-in - measur...