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RE: Would you splurge or save on Jeld-Wen windows if you were building from scratch?
I’ve messed around with both types of Great Stuff and honestly, I can’t say I noticed a huge difference in air leakage, at least not with my basic DIY tests (just the ol’ hand-over-the-frame trick and a candle). Like you...
RE: Keeping the house cool with special window coatings
Funny thing is, I kind of miss that “golden” sunlight in the mornings. The cooler light with Low-E is fine, but sometimes it just feels a bit sterile, you know? I guess it’s a tradeoff - less heat, but also less cozy vib...
RE: Finding the sweet spot: picking window coatings for both sun and cold
I hear you on the “blackout” shades never being truly blackout - mine always let in a little halo too, especially on those brutal sunny afternoons. But honestly, I actually found the mid-range coatings underwhelming for ...
RE: When high-end windows aren’t all they’re cracked up to be
I get what you’re saying about the window companies hyping up new windows like they’re a magic fix. But honestly, I actually did notice a pretty big difference after I swapped mine out - especially with drafts and outsid...
RE: Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows in the wild - what’s really easier?
Honestly, I’ve heard a lot of people say fiberglass is the clear winner, but I’m not totally convinced it’s always that simple. I went with vinyl about six years ago after doing a ton of research (and yeah, some budget m...
RE: Swapping out old windows in humid weather - worth it?
Totally get what you mean about the pollen and dust. My house is from the late 60s, and those old windows were basically open invitations for every bit of gunk floating around outside. I swapped them for new ones last sp...
RE: Ultrex fiberglass or vinyl windows - what’s the real difference?
Ha, I hear you on the repainting. I tried to “touch up” a spot on my back door and now it looks like I let my 8-year-old do it. But honestly, I’m with you - energy efficiency is what sold me on fiberglass. My old vinyls ...
RE: Keeping wood windows healthy - any tricks to stop them rotting?
I get what you’re saying, but I don’t think it’s a totally lost cause with old wood windows. My place was built in the 50s and I’ve had some rot too, but honestly, after digging out the soft stuff and using wood hardener...
RE: Which windows actually keep out city noise?
Tried those inserts last winter because the street noise was driving me nuts. They made a difference, but honestly, not as much as I hoped. Helped with drafts way more than noise. Maybe my old frames are just too far gon...
RE: Keeping Cool: Best Window Choices for Sweltering Summers?
Cellulars made a huge difference in my place too, but those cords are just begging my cat to attack them. I tried reflective film once - regretted it almost immediately. It turned my living room into a cave, and I kept b...