Replacing Original Steel Casement Windows
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Double or single-paned for replacing vintage casement windows?
Comments (7)No storm windows--happily (or sadly for lovers of seasons!) we're in Northern California, where the climate is pretty temperate. (To wit: we've been able to just lean a board over the opening where the window once was for the past week...) At this point we've ruled out insulated glass and are down to deciding between laminated glass and just sticking with single-paned. (We learned that insulated glass will look quite different because the muntins need to be shallower to accommodate the thicker glass; this is apparently less of an issue with the laminated glass because it's thinner.) Still not sure we will get enough benefit from the laminated glass to be worth the extra cost, so it may just come down to the final estimates, which I hope to have today--but still welcome any other thoughts! This post was edited by artemis78 on Mon, Mar 17, 14 at 14:34...See MoreSteel Casement Windows
Comments (5)Typical window picture link is attached (hopefully). Still not sure I've got this photo attachment right, will list two links below. [IMG]http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii38/wlpitcher/IMG_3500_edited-copy.jpg[/IMG] 2419 Steel Casement...See MoreL.A. Vendor For Steel Casement Window Repair
Comments (6)Torrance Steel Windows in Los Angeles is a long time manufacturer. I would start with a call to them to see if they can recommend someone to help you. The reason that you are getting the pitch that you hear each time you contact someone is that "fixing" leaks scares the daylights out of most contractors. They might give it their best shot but if the leak persists they have now inherited your problem. Good luck....See MoreReplacing Steel Casement windows
Comments (6)@highport, are there any fiberglass manufs. you would recommend? @windowsonwashington, imo, the trimline is closer to the original casement because it is less ornate, (steel casements are very utilitarian looking and so the trimlines are closer in that sense) and also the frame seems narrower. I believe, at least an 1/2-inch per side-sash so a total of 1-inch per window more of glass? One of the things I am not so fond of on the OKNA is the ornate trim-molding-look their have to their frames. But I'm glad to hear its a solid product. One of the challenges is the original window detail. On the inside, there is not wood trim or molding but rather just a finished plaster surround on all sides. And obviously on the outside, there is just a caulk joint. They have assured us that they will use the tiniest trim mold for the inside and outside. Is it okay to ask a window installer for locations for where they have installed similar windows and for reference we can call? To date, they've only referred us to online reviewing website (insiderpages?) and had us look at a hardcopy booklet of customer survey/reviews. They were rather short coming when we wanted to see the exact product installed. We are considering the OKNA in the dark bronze color (have you had any issues with this color?) We've read that painted pvc might have some issues in heat and it does get pretty hot here in the summers. Our house faces east in the front and west in the back. We also wanted to see the window in the bronze color installed but again, the installer has not provided any info which I find a bit odd? We are considering the RSL (raised simulate lite?) - you know the divider details. I am not sold as it seems these are just glued onto the glass with double-stick tape. How do you think these hold up in duration of the product? OH, and we live directly across from a playground where the noise can be atrocious in the summer. I asked if there was a sound difference to a double-hung vs. a casement window and the installer said no difference. The biggest would be to get a hurricane type of insulated glass unit, where the outside is actually 2 layers of glass laminated together. Any comments on this?...See MoreWindows on Washington Ltd
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