Timeline for How do I fix metal clad wood casement windows that won't close?
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| S Oct 14, 2017 at 0:00 | history | bounty ended | Erick T | ||
| S Oct 14, 2017 at 0:00 | history | notice removed | Erick T | ||
| Oct 13, 2017 at 23:59 | vote | accept | Erick T | ||
| Oct 12, 2017 at 1:32 | answer | added | Jack | timeline score: 3 | |
| Oct 11, 2017 at 18:57 | comment | added | Erick T | @Ken that is correct, they are casement windows with the hinge on the side. I'm going to try the approach of removing paint and see how it goes. | |
| Oct 7, 2017 at 8:32 | comment | added | Ken | @ErickT I believe I have seen this type of window before, the question I have is how is the metal fastened to the wood. You might be able to deconstruct it. I would first remove all of the paint being careful not to harm the metal. You said these windows are hinged so I assume they do not slide up / down but open like a door. | |
| Oct 7, 2017 at 5:28 | comment | added | Erick T | Replacing the windows is in the cards at some point. The plumbing and electrical are higher priorities. It might be the paint - I thought it was too much of a mis-fit to be paint, but I don't know how many years of buildup there is. | |
| Oct 7, 2017 at 3:01 | comment | added | fixer1234 | Is the problem just 80 years of paint buildup that is now so thick that it keeps things from going where they're supposed to go? Also, are they single-pane glass? Your profile indicates that you're in Seattle. Replacing single pane windows might pay for itself in energy savings. | |
| S Oct 6, 2017 at 17:49 | history | bounty started | Erick T | ||
| S Oct 6, 2017 at 17:49 | history | notice added | Erick T | Draw attention | |
| Oct 5, 2017 at 1:13 | comment | added | Erick T | I added some additional photos that are much clearer | |
| Oct 5, 2017 at 1:12 | history | edited | Erick T | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Oct 4, 2017 at 23:28 | comment | added | d.george | I would contact a window company for advice. " Pell has made casements for some time. You may want to start with a "Pella" window dealer. From the picture you posted I have no idea what you are talking about. Pull the camera back for a better overall view of the windows. | |
| Oct 4, 2017 at 22:09 | comment | added | Erick T | I will check the squareness of the window tonight, but it looks square, as it lines up on all sides with the frame, it just doesn't go in. In terms of sanding, the only side I can sand is the hinge side, due to the metal strip. | |
| Oct 4, 2017 at 7:42 | comment | added | dandavis | both diagonals of the open window space should be the same length, or it's not square. you can seal up a leaky window, so don't let the fear of over-correcting keep you from trying. sidewalk chalk on the side of the pane can find tight/loose spots against the frame: the more chalk the more sanding... | |
| Oct 4, 2017 at 5:28 | comment | added | fixer1234 | It's possible that foundation settlement has distorted the window. Somebody needs to look at the construction to see what solutions are available and their cost. | |
| Oct 4, 2017 at 4:29 | history | asked | Erick T | CC BY-SA 3.0 |