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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?
I get where you’re coming from on the silicone lube - never found it much good for the initial break-free either. But I’ve gotta push back a bit on the heat gun hate. Sure, you can fry paint if you’re careless, but if yo...
RE: Ever wonder if argon gas leaks out when swapping to low-e glass?
Argon’s kind of the poster child for “energy efficient windows,” but honestly, I think you nailed it - it’s not a magic bullet. The gas helps slow down heat transfer a bit, and yeah, less morning fog is a nice perk, but ...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
You nailed it about the mess - folks always underestimate how much dust and noise comes with a window swap. I see people get sold on those glossy “instant transformation” promises, but reality’s more like... yeah, it’s b...
RE: Anyone actually saving money with triple pane windows?
I’ve got to agree, triple panes in the South usually don’t make sense unless you’re right next to a busy street or you’ve got massive west-facing windows. Most of my jobs down here end up being double pane - still a big ...
RE: CHOOSING BETWEEN MARVIN AND OLD INTEGRITY WINDOWS – ANY REGRETS?
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve put in new Marvins next to original trim and just stood back, squinting, hoping somehow the stain would magically blend. It never does - old wood’s got a patina you just can’t fake, no ...
RE: Why Does Storm-Proof Glass Cost More Than My Roof?
Couldn’t agree more about the install making or breaking it. I’ve replaced a bunch of windows for folks who spent a fortune on “hurricane glass” but then let some crew rush through the job. Doesn’t matter how tough the g...
RE: Trying To Make Sense Of All These Green Building Labels - Is It Just Me Or Is It Overwhelming?
Honestly, I’ve worked on plenty of homes with those labels, and I get the appeal - on paper, it’s a shortcut. But I’ve also seen places with shiny certifications that still had sketchy insulation or drafty windows. The l...
RE: Why do my smart window sensors keep disconnecting?
Yeah, I hear you on the plaster walls - those things are a nightmare for any kind of wireless signal. People love the character, but they never mention the part where your WiFi or Zigbee mesh basically gives up halfway t...
RE: ANYONE DEAL WITH SIMONTON WARRANTY LATELY?
Couldn’t agree more - every time I have to track down a Simonton serial number for a client, it’s like playing hide-and-seek with the window sash. The “cost” thing is pretty flimsy when you look at how much time is waste...
RE: Things I wish I'd known before new windows went in
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve actually had a customer call me back a month after their window job because “something smelled off” every time the air kicked on - turns out their filter was caked solid and dust was everywhere ...