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Comments (5)Please consider repairing the old weight and pulley system (instructions can be found at oldhouseweb.com) and removing the paint or whatever is keeping the window from working well. Nothing glides as nicely as a restored and functional old pulley window. Mine I can lift with one finger! Sometimes the weights have to be changed, if the thickness or weight of the glass is not the same as the orignal pane. Its a cheaper fix and I do believe adds to the value (even in $$$ terms) of your old house, especially if you have a complete set of original windows with wavey glass. Its sorta like collector cars or collector anything-- the more original, the better. I hired a guy whose specialty it was to do the first few, then once I learned how to take apart the window (it can be tricky) then I did the rest myself. re: noise, this might sound hard to believe but its true. I had my house air sealed to prevent updraft effect from happening -- my house had a lot of air leaks so what happens is as hot air rises, it pulls in cold air thru all the windows and other gaps. If you seal all the openings into your attic and also around basement and the base of the house, that prevents the updraft from occuring AND it keeps air from being pulled in from around the windows. The first thing I noticed is how much QUIETER it was in the house! I couldn't believe it! I was advised to look at insulation and sealing up drafts BEFORE considering windows and Im glad I did. I was a skeptic but Im a believer now!...See MoreReplacement sash window kits-whats best?
Comments (12)"Why are you replacing the sashes? What are your existing windows? A well maintained original wood window with a good storm gives the same or better thermal performance as a modern replacement. Well maintained is the key phrase." I have to agree w/Patser - I realize not everyone does - I just paid around $190/double hung window to have new parting strips, glazing replaced on many, re-balance (this guy was meticulous there) - entire window rehab. Here's a couple of issues: 1. Typically the best suited window for your home is the original - that is the "custom" one. 2. from an esthetic standpt - I rarely see an older home with new replacement windows and say "wow look at how those windows made a difference" - I think many people don't really take a look at their homes outside & in to determine the detail in old windows - They are sold strictly by the ease of use & energy efficiency - Not realizing the authentic divided lights has much more to offer. 3. Many of the "energy efficient" windows are not without flaws - like the seal breaking or the window being improperly installed (another issue, yes) 4. dh is a banker so he tried to look at it from an investment (we all do) - in any case he tried doing the math - we have 26 windows - so lets say that came to around 20K to do a decent replacement or sash unit (i.e.Marvin) - and you received a return of 5% a yr on energy savings - lets say heating season runs $4,500 that is a return of $225/yr - we don't have central air DH doesn't think he live long enough to recieve a return on his investment - even a 10% return My $.02...See MoreWeathershield Windows- replacement Sash??
Comments (0)Hi- I built my house in 1989 with products that my father sold from a local lumber yard through Contactor Sales. I put in what I could afford at the time. Back then I used all Weathershield Windows with Tilt Sash. Over time much of the weather stripping attached to bottom of sash has broken, and the Bulb Stripping on bottom of lower window is missing on a few. Have looked- but can't seem to find replacement. Some of the Pivots on the side of Sash have broken, and some chips out of sides of sash too. Most all of the Double Hungs are all the same size, but two of the windows have been jointed together as doubles. I have a total of 14 of the same size- I want to say they were 32x20(glass size)- but not having measured lately... Anyway- many are loose inside the jamb, and make noises in the windy conditions. A lot of noise seems to penetrate as well. I live at the very highest point in my city-not much around me for trees to break wind, so it is very windy around here(especially in winter- Mass). I have never had Storm Windows on these. I want try replacement of the jambs and sashes- but wonder if I am limited to Weathershield, or can try other MFG's as well. I know I can pull out my windows, and also pull out the plastic jambs from the sides... after that I am lost. I know window technology has improved a lot in 16 years- but what are my options? Thanks Chris...See Morereplacing window sashes
Comments (7)JELD-WEN makes a SASH replacement window in their Caradco Collection called ZapPack, and they can be purchased at any Home Depot store. Most Home Depot stores have a JELD-WEN window display in their millworks department. These windows can be ordered with different divided lites (e.g. Grills-between the Glass, Removable wood interior, Simulated divided lites, etc.) with traditional or custom grill patterns. They are available in all wood or Clad-Wood in 6 colors and can be ordered in standard and custom sizes. Home Depot also carries Anderson Window products, and have a display as well, but I was told that Anderson did not have a SASH replacment window. www.jeld-wen.com...See Moreliriodendron
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