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RE: What caulk actually keeps drafts out for good?
Yeah, I hear you - elastomeric is kind of the lesser evil for me too. It’s not perfect, but at least it doesn’t flake off like those acrylics did on my old windows. I still end up with bits of paint stuck to my fingers e...
RE: How did you split up payments for new windows?
That “discount for a bigger deposit” thing always makes me wonder if I’m missing something… like, is there some window deposit black hole I don’t know about? I did thirds when I replaced my windows - one chunk up front, ...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
Honestly, I’ve always wondered if anyone can actually tell the difference between argon and krypton unless they’re living on Hoth. My old place had single panes and you could hear a squirrel sneeze outside... Upgraded to...
RE: Triple pane vs double pane windows: worth the upgrade or just extra cost?
Ha, that’s wild about the arm workout - never thought about triple panes being heavy, but now I’m picturing my kitchen turning into a CrossFit class. We went double pane last year and honestly, it was already a huge step...
RE: Simonton vs. Andersen windows - worth the extra cash?
That’s wild - I had the same thing with my kitchen window. Looked perfect, but I could feel a breeze strong enough to ruffle the dog’s ears. Installer swore it was “settling,” but a little extra insulation did the trick....
RE: Anyone actually managed to clear up cloudy window panes at home?
I feel you on just kind of ignoring it until it gets bad enough to actually do something. I tried the “magic” vinegar and newspaper trick - looked decent for about a week, then the haze came right back. At this point, I ...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
I hear you on the sticker shock for new windows. I got a quote last summer and honestly thought the guy had added an extra zero by mistake. My house is early '80s and the windows are... let’s just say “vintage.” I’ve pat...
RE: Getting help with window upgrades: what’s actually available?
I hear you on the paperwork maze. I swear they design those rebate websites like a choose-your-own-adventure book, except every ending is just “try again later.” I had a stack of forms and receipts on my kitchen table fo...
RE: When your windows start singing the squeaky song
That’s funny, I thought I was the only one who found bits of ancient wallpaper in the window tracks. I swear, the previous owners must’ve been decorating with a fire hose. I tried the silicone spray trick too - worked fo...
RE: Thinking about upgrading to smart windows - anyone tried View vs SageGlass?
Wonder if View panels have similar issues down the line... anyone know if their warranty actually covers replacements or just repairs? Not looking to sell a kidney every time something glitches, haha.