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RE: How worried should I be about lead paint when swapping out old windows?
I just yanked out some 1930s windows last fall and yeah, it’s a little nerve-wracking with the lead paint thing. I didn’t bother testing - just assumed it was there since my house is old. Wore an N95, taped plastic sheet...
RE: Saving on Window Swaps: My Favorite Trick to Cut Down Labor Fees
You ever try using a putty knife to score along the tape before pulling it off? I started doing that after losing a chunk of trim paint once, and it’s saved me a few headaches. That green tape is supposed to be the safes...
RE: How I made my window upgrade affordable (without draining my savings)
Yeah, measuring is way more stressful than it looks - been there. Did you end up using those plastic shims or the old-school wood ones? I always wonder if I’m overthinking it, but I’ve had issues with cheap foam too... e...
RE: Would You Share Pics If Your Window Swap Made Your House Look Totally Different?
I get what you mean about the subtle stuff - I swapped out all my old single panes for new double panes last year. Didn’t look much different from the curb, but inside? Way warmer and quieter. Honestly, I barely notice ...
RE: Found out why most pros use suction cups for new windows
Same here - tried saving money once, ended up almost dropping a pane. Not worth it. The indicator cups on mine also lost grip after a while, especially if I left them in the sun too long. Maybe UV just kills the rubber? ...
RE: How do you seal your windows - tape, liquid, or old-school metal flashing?
Rope caulk worked okay for me, but I did have some crumbly bits left behind - nothing major, but enough that I had to run a vacuum along the sill. On south-facing windows, it got pretty stiff by March, and a few little p...
RE: Swapping Out Old Windows In Damp Climates: Fiberglass Worth It?
Honestly, I’m not totally sold on fiberglass yet. Yeah, they don’t swell like wood, but I’ve seen some get chalky and faded after a few years in our sun. Plus, the upfront cost was a lot higher than vinyl when I got quot...
RE: Would you bother with three layers of glass for a cabin in the boonies?
I get where you’re coming from. Honestly, I’ve found that chasing down the worst drafts first can save a lot of headache - and cash. No point in going all-out on triple-pane if the real problem is just a couple of leaky ...
RE: Would you actually go for triple pane windows or nah?
Yeah, I’m with you. Unless you’re in a spot where winters are brutal or there’s constant street noise, triple pane seems like overkill. I did double pane in my last place, and honestly, the difference was night and day c...
RE: Big windows vs heating bills - worth it?
Went through something similar when we moved into our place a couple years back. Big windows were a huge selling point, but the first winter was a bit of a wake-up call - definitely felt the chill near the glass. Tried i...