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RE: WOULD YOU PATCH UP A CRACKED FIBERGLASS WINDOW FRAME OR JUST REPLACE IT?
I get the hesitation - fiberglass is a whole different animal compared to wood. When I fixed a crack on our back window frame, I did have to sand the area pretty aggressively to get the epoxy to bond. It wasn’t hard, but...
RE: Letting more sun in without major renos - what’s worked for you?
I’ve tried the reflective film too, and honestly, it made the room feel like I was living in a fishbowl at certain times of day - just weird vibes. Ended up with linen roller shades. They’re not perfect, but at least I d...
RE: Why does mold love window sills so much?
Older wood windows really do seem to have a target on their backs when it comes to mold. I’ve got 60s-era wood frames and, honestly, no matter how much caulk or paint I throw at them, they’re still the first spot to get ...
RE: Smart glass windows at home: worth it or just a fancy gimmick?
You nailed it with the “cherry on top” comment. That’s exactly how I see smart glass too. It looks incredible in those demo videos, but if your windows are already leaking air like a sieve, you’re basically putting high-...
RE: How I got my windows to darken automatically (sorta DIY)
That’s actually pretty clever, hooking it up to a daylight sensor. I get what you mean about it being finicky though - tech always sounds great until you’re stuck fiddling with settings because a cloud rolled by. Still, ...
RE: New study says upgrading old windows could slash your heating bill
I’ll admit, I was a bit of a skeptic about the whole window upgrade thing at first. I figured it was just another “home improvement” fad - like those tankless water heaters everyone raves about but never seem to actually...
RE: Dreaming up the ultimate smart window features
Yeah, I’ve had the “time travel” blinds problem after a power blip - suddenly it’s sunrise at 3am. Honestly, I’m starting to wonder if we’re just adding more points of failure with all this automation. Is there really a ...
RE: Keeping rain out: Tips for a watertight window install?
That’s pretty much been my experience too. My place is 90 years old and nothing lines up, so following the “official” steps doesn’t always work out. I’ve used sealant in weird spots because sometimes you just have to, ev...
RE: Vinyl vs Fiberglass Windows for Cold Mountain Winters?
I’ve been eyeing those fiberglass windows with the built-in vapor barrier, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’re worth double the price tag. I get the idea - less chance of water sneaking in, theoretically better insul...
RE: Double vs triple pane windows - worth the extra cost or just hype?
Totally agree about sealing being key. When we replaced ours, the installer pushed triple-pane hard, but honestly... double-pane with proper sealing did wonders for drafts and noise. Triple-pane felt like overkill for ou...