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RE: How do you usually fix stuck or squeaky window locks?
Graphite is such a double-edged sword, isn’t it? I tried it on a sticky sash a couple years back and ended up with black streaks everywhere - plus, the window felt even grittier. WD-40 wasn’t much better for me, just lef...
RE: Double vs triple glazing for energy efficiency - worth the upgrade?
That’s pretty much my experience too. I always thought new windows would be the silver bullet, but after we sorted the loft insulation and sealed up a few gaps around the doors, it was way more comfortable. I do wonder i...
RE: What would you do if your double-pane windows started fogging up?
That’s interesting about the low-e coatings and the greenish tint - I noticed something similar after one of my replacements, but I wasn’t sure if it was just my imagination or if the glass really had changed over the ye...
RE: Anyone tried those see-through solar windows for their home?
That’s interesting - do you know if the solar window tech actually holds up as well as the standard high-performance glass? I’m all for future-proofing, but I wonder about durability and how long it takes to see real sav...
RE: Little trick for keeping icy drafts out with older windows
Does rope caulk hold up pretty well if the window frame isn’t perfectly smooth? I’ve got some old wood windows, a bit warped, and sometimes there are tiny gaps that foam tape doesn’t really fill. I like the idea of just ...
RE: Keeping wood windows healthy - any tricks to stop them rotting?
I hear you on the energy bills - sometimes it feels like all the nostalgia in the world doesn’t pay the gas company. I’ve spent more weekends than I care to admit messing with sash cords and scraping old putty, and I sti...
RE: Thinking about switching to composite frames - worth the hype or nah?
That’s what I keep wondering too - do folks really notice the difference in look, or is it just us overthinking? I’ve heard some composites fade a bit if they’re in direct sun all day, but maybe that’s older brands? Anyo...