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RE: Keeping the house cool with special window coatings
That line cracked me up because it’s exactly what I ran into last summer. Had this old farmhouse job, big bay windows facing west - looked gorgeous, but those sashes were draftier than a barn door in January. The owner w...
RE: Windows That Can Handle Ocean Air - Any Recommendations?
Funny timing - just finished a job on a place about four blocks from the beach, and the homeowners debated this exact thing. They went with fiberglass windows, mostly because they didn’t want that old-school bronze look ...
RE: Window replacements that actually look old (but work like new?)
Funny you mention the “flaky vibe” - I once did a farmhouse kitchen where the owner wanted that exact look on the window trim. Milk paint was a total wildcard, but it really did add character. You nailed it with I’ve se...
RE: Finally Beat the Foggy Window Battle This Winter
We did a job last fall where the homeowner went all-in on triple-pane windows. Honestly, at first I thought it was overkill, but after we finished up, I stopped by on a freezing January day to check in. The difference wa...
RE: Finally upgraded my windows and loving the results
EPDM was a game changer for me too. I remember one winter, years ago, I went with the foam strips thinking I'd save a few bucks. Worked great at first, but by February it was peeling off and letting drafts in again - les...
RE: Rain sneaking in around my window - caulk or weather stripping?
Haha, isn't that the truth? Reminds me of a client last year who had a similar issue - thought it was a major leak, but turned out to be just old caulk letting water sneak in. Once we scraped off the old stuff and applie...
RE: Budgeting for new windows - how do you approach it?
That's a smart way to do it - reminds me of a client who started with just their kitchen and dining area since that's where they spent most evenings. They didn't see huge savings immediately either, but once winter hit, ...
RE: Windows That Last: Little Habits That Make a Big Difference
Funny you mention cloudy days. I've heard that advice plenty of times, but I actually prefer tackling window film on brighter days. I know, sounds counterintuitive, right? But hear me out... A couple years ago, I was he...
RE: Keeping wooden windows alive longer without going broke
Totally agree about sealing the end grain - makes a huge difference. Had a client a few years back with beautiful old wooden windows that kept rotting out at the bottoms. We tried borate first, and it helped some, but on...
RE: are aluminum windows always this bad with humidity?
Had a similar experience with aluminum frames in a client's home last winter. They had large windows facing north, and the condensation was pretty stubborn in bedrooms and bathrooms - places with less airflow or more moi...