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[–] CanadianCorhen@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I really wanted to use this when i redid my windows, but they had to be professionally installed. Found it cheaper just to do it myself then use the grant.

[–] spacecowboy@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Based on the diy renovations I see in my travels and online, most people not in said profession cannot be trusted to install things properly.

Are you 100% confident that if a neg pressure test was done it would conclude you installed them to spec?

[–] CanadianCorhen@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Yes, I am.

I work for city hall, right beside the inspectors, so I had them look over the work!

That said, until I re-wrap the house this year, it's a patch

[–] spacecowboy@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

That’s awesome! I am jealous. I am fairly handy but I usually ruin things on my first attempt (at a new project) so when it comes to big ticket items I feel it’s cheaper (for me) to go with the pros. Who knows, maybe I’ll build a shed this summer and try my hand at windows.

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

Yep, buy a 100 years old house with wood framed windows and air leaks everywhere? You better do everything yourself because the government programs don't cover the cost of labour.