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RE: Did you know Jeld-Wen started as a small mill in Oregon?
With a wood-frame glass retrofit, keeping the glazing and exterior finish sound helps prevent water from reaching and damaging the sash. The right maintenance depends on the retrofit system, so follow the installer’s gui...
RE: ONE BRAND FOR ALL YOUR WINDOWS OR MIX AND MATCH? WHAT'S BETTER?
- Totally agree about sightlines - once you notice, you can’t unsee it. - That’s spot on. I’ve had clients get fixated on 1/4” differences between brands. - One thing I’d add: warranty coverage. Mixing brands can me...
RE: High-altitude window installs: weird pressure issues?
- Tried the magnetic panels in my place last winter - honestly, mixed results. - Install was easy, but I did notice some air sneaking in around the edges, especially when we had those big temp swings (classic high-alti...
RE: South-Facing Vs. East/West Windows for Winter Warmth - Which Works Better?
- Totally agree, airtightness is easy to underestimate. - Couldn’t have said it better - my own place isn’t even that old, but swapping out the original windows made a bigger dent in my bills than adding south-facing ...
RE: IF YOU COULD UPGRADE YOUR WINDOWS TO A DIFFERENT GAS, WOULD YOU GO FANCY OR STICK WITH BASIC?
- Really smart to grab an air quality monitor - most people don’t even think about CO2 buildup until it’s a problem. - Honestly, I think you nailed the tradeoff. Occasional windows open won’t wreck your efficiency if yo...
RE: Fixed my drafty windows for under $20 - anyone else surprised how easy it was?
- Totally agree on the “less is more” approach - found out the hard way when my kitchen window wouldn’t close after I got a little too generous with the tape. - Quick tip: if you’re dealing with those old sash windows, s...
RE: Anyone tried those see-through solar windows for their home?
- I get where you’re coming from on the heat loss. But I’ve seen some of the newer models actually making decent strides. Not quite up to triple-pane, sure, but closer than they were even two years ago. - One thing I’d p...
RE: Would you take out a loan just to get new windows?
- Been there with the “just caulk it” strategy. It’s like putting a Band-Aid on a leaky boat - fine for a season, but eventually you’re just delaying the inevitable. - For me, the decision came down to three things: -...
RE: Saving money on new windows: my favorite trick so far
- Paint over silicone just doesn’t last, no matter what tricks I’ve tried. Even those “paintable” silicones eventually start to peel for me. - I’ve settled on running a tidy bead and leaving it unpainted, too. It’s not i...
RE: Do you go classic or modern with new windows?
- Totally get what you mean about missing the old wavy glass - there’s just something about those little flaws that makes a place feel “real.” - That’s been my experience too, and honestly, it made a bigger difference...