That’s spot on. I’ve seen more hidden rot from gutter issues than from anything else, honestly. Even if the exterior paint looks solid, water finds th...

That fading on fiberglass is tough to avoid, but I’ve had some luck extending the life by using a two-part epoxy primer before painting—definitely mor...

Adhesive foam is a lifesaver for those wavy old frames—totally agree there. One thing I’ve run into is the foam losing its stick in cold weather, espe...

Funny, I’ve seen a lot of folks run into the same dilemma with old sashes—sometimes the wood’s just too far gone, and you’re right, there’s a point wh...

I get where you’re coming from with wood hardener, but in my experience, it’s a bit of a gamble if you’re dealing with anything more than minor surfac...

That’s the only way to survive a pre-war house. I’ve seen sashes off by half an inch from one side to the other—makes for some interesting trim work. ...

That lines up with what I see a lot—minor fogging doesn’t always mean you’re hemorrhaging energy. If the condensation is just a little haze and not pu...

Compression foam definitely has its place, but yeah, durability can be a bit iffy over the long haul. I installed some compression foam strips around ...