Questions tagged [window-frame]
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Splintering Jack stud - does it need replaced? or is there a way to mend it?
I could not find any solid answers about what to do with this scenario:
The jack stud on the left side of this window is split/splintered down the middle from what appears to be when the window was ...
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Fixing window counter-balance cord
I'm wondering if anyone is familiar with the style of window counter-balance cords that just run straight from frame around the window pane into the frame at the very top, with no clear pull-outs, ...
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Changing color of vinyl window frame
I made the mistake of committing to painting our house and installing color matched gutters without paying attention to the window frame color. As a result the white vinyl window frame is very stark ...
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How to temporarily fix window glass panel that's loose?
I'm trying to find a glass installer who can help us repair this but everyone is busy. I'm wondering if it's safe if our handyman installs a metal plate on the outside with silicone while we wait for ...
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What is this gelatinous substance by my window frame?
I'm painting my bedroom. There is a small hole in the wall adjacent to my window frame. The hole is filled with a substance, it looks like it might be covering something. It's soft to the touch, but ...
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Do I need to repair these holes and how to do it if so?
An AC bracket was recently removed from my metal window sill. There are three hole left behind, and I am concerned I may need to do something with them. I put some plastic tape over them (took it off ...
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Leaking window, has the seal of flashing failed?
My tenants have reported leaking from the top of the windows in 2 of the windows at the property. I first thought it was a cavity breach caused by the roof but a roofer said it was okay. I am looking ...
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Can I paint the inside frame of this window?
Am I able to paint the metal part of the window? Also I wasn’t sure if I can paint the latches or are they removable?
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Header required for 2' wide window on 1st of 3 stories?
The walkout basement has 2x6 walls, 9' tall with double top plate, and there are 2 floors above it. There is an 11' wide steel header above a large, folding patio door on the exterior wall in question....
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How to fix this rotted exterior window sill corner?
I scraped the rotted wood away. Was wondering if I should start with expanding foam. How should I repair?
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Sliding window part broken
Does anybody know how is it called this part? Is taken from a sliding double pane window that I have no idea about what brand/model it is. I found them broken, both the upper and the lower.
It goes ...
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How to reduce heat loss from windows [duplicate]
Small apartment with 8 single-pane windows with wooden frames that are not winter-friendly. The place is rented so can't replace or do anything major. Already filled in gaps in frames to stop drafts. ...
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Is there a smart way of securing this window open against the wind?
The windows that we have in our apartment have an internal restrictor that prevents them from opening too far. However, it doesn't do anything to hold the window open against the wind, which often ...
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Help identifying part of window sash
we are trying to identify what the beige plastic part of this window sash set up is. We have had a few of the plastic parts break on other windows and are trying to replace them. Our windows are ...
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DIY New Window or Call a Pro?
I'm renovating our house and want to enlarge the window that is currently in this room. At minimum this would mean putting in a window that is taller, but also possibly wider. Given the way that it's ...
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Are the headers between these 2 windows necessary?
Found some water and old termite damage in some headers between an original 60's picture window and a vinyl replacement slider. Been talking to several contractors and one course of action was ...
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What to do with this gap under a bathroom window in a masonry wall?
1980 block wall house, bathroom remodel with a window. Was expecting a wooden sill but found a 1" gap between window and top of block wall. How to refinish this?
Thinking to fill window gap with ...
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Is it possible to avoid sloppy seams on vinyl-clad windows?
I need to replace some casement windows in my house. I'm leaning towards Andersen. At the showroom, I looked at some aluminum-clad and vynil-clad windows. I noticed that the seams on the vinyl-clad ...
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What is this coming from my window?
What is this coming from the window? Not water it's like oil but can't feel anything. Window next to it has it too. No smell, no texture, doesn't rub off, and not coming from the roof
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What should i use as a window sill for this space?
I worry that water will run down the side of the house and could be contributing to the damp below the bay window. I would like to install some kind of window sill but wondering if anyone has advice ...
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Water damage? Is this mold? What should we do next?
Thoughts on what may have caused this? Not sure how long it’s been a issue. Noticed the moisture under the ledge today that led to the discovery of what’s in the picture…. advice on what to do next? ...
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Preparing exposed windowsill board for painting
For a newbie DIYer, any guidance on preparing this windowsill for painting? The board is exposed and fibers are standing out. So a bit unsure what is the best way to sand it. Do i put a seal of any ...
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How can I join two vinyl replacement windows at an outside corner?
1956 home with original aluminum casement windows. In the master bedroom, two windows (each 36”H x 48”W) meet at a corner in what appears to be a custom join. Cool window, but broken in multiple areas,...
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How to tell if a metal basement window frame is structural?
I have those old steel basement hopper windows (see post1 and post2 for example pics). Rather than add storm windows to them, an option to explore is to replace them. There's plenty of questions ...
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Window Stay without drilling into window
I have an awning type window that hinges at the top of the window (the gold bar on the right is rusty, stiff, and the frame doesn't even have the holes where it would be screwed into):
I have a cat ...
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Need Advice on Installing AC Unit in Antique Wooden Window Frame
I recently purchased a 12x20 outdoor shed where I plan to set up my remote office. The shed is fully insulated on the walls and ceiling but tends to get quite hot, so I've decided to install an air ...
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Am I being overly critical of these window installations?
We are replacing all of the windows in our house, which is a few dozen. We are doing new construction style. The crew is only about 20% done, but already I've noticed a few issues that concern me. I'd ...
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Closing gap between insect screen and basement window
I have a basement window that has an insect screen in it. But there's a lot of space around the screen.
First, the screen is not solidly fixed where it is.
Second, as you can see from the photos below....
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Window retrofit replacement: Remove side fin of original frame
We became first-time homeowners last month and are excited to join the family!
We are excited about our new home but the old aluminum windows are drifted. The glass is thin and the home is facing a ...
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How can I fix my window trim after having new windows installed? [duplicate]
I had new windows installed and some of the original trim was roughed up pretty bad in the process. This trim is original to the house so I want to do my best to clean it up. The window in question is ...
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Align plumb wardrobe and non-plumb window frame
I'm installing a wardrobe at the edge of a window in my 1930s apartment. The sides of the wardrobe are plumb, but the window frame is not, as you can see in the photo -- about 5/8" over roughly ...
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How do I seal and make this window in brick casement look better?
I have a window from my kitchen that goes through a brick veneer wall. The wall shifted at some point in time years ago, pulling slightly away from the house. As a result, there is a much larger gap ...
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Can I use multiple 2x4 boards in place of one cripple stud?
I'm building an 8x12 shed which will have a couple 42x48 windows (future home office). I need four 37" lower studs under each window opening. I have a collection of 24" 2x4 cutoffs. Can ...
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Spindle stuck in upvc window lock [closed]
I am trying to remove the spindle to replace the lock on my upvc window, but the spindle is jammed. I have tried wd40 and leverage but it won't budge. What else can be done?
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Are these window trim strips purely decorative? If not, how to replace them?
Do these window trim strips (shown pulling up from the metal frame) perform any useful function, or are they purely decorative?
If functional, how to replace them?
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Where can I find ¾" x 2 ⅞" (~actual size) boards for window sill repair? Everything I find is ½" too long or too short!
I'm working on my parent's home in order to get it ready to sell, and one project involves repairing a few sills on windows where stray raindrops through open windows have caused the (abysmally cheap ...
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Has this window sagged?
One of the window frames in our house looks to me like it has dropped slightly at one end. We phoned the firm who installed it (early 2016, for the previous owner of the house) and they came this ...
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Water around window and door
I just moved to a new house. After first rain I have noticed wet patch by the window and door.
I removed the skirting boards to find even more dampness and wet dust.
I asked the developer to fix it. ...
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Is it normal for expanding foam insulation to contain air bubbles?
This is my first attempt at sealing a window frame with expanding foam (I used the kind for windows and doors).
I cut off the excess with an oscillating saw blade with teeth, and I'm a little alarmed ...
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Remove sash when pivot shoe has no opening
I'm having trouble removing a window sash. I unclipped the sash and pivoted it away from the wall, but I don't know how to remove it from there. I'm used to there being an opening in the shoe that ...
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Windows too small for frame?
TLDR: New windows appear to be too small for the frames. Is setting them on the previous windows frames acceptable as show in the images below?
Apologies in advance for mislabelling window parts...
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Jackless window framing: How common is it?
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory recommends to use a very stripped down framing method for windows & doors; namely: eliminate the jack stud and hang the header board using tie plates, and ...
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Vinyl Window Corner Seam
When installing new vinyl windows as a replacement I want to find out what experienced DIYers or contractors think about the protruding plastic that exists on the plastic welded mitered corners.
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Fastening modified, vinyl, new construction window into a wooden jamb
I am trying to see if I can salvage a vinyl new construction window that has a nail fin/flange (for nailing the window directly to the house framing) for use as a replacement window by cutting the ...
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How do window jambs secure to the framing when foam insulation fills the gap of air between them?
It is my understanding that a window's jambs attach to the framing (header, footer and studs surrounding the window pocket, and which are part of the house's framing).
It is my understanding that a ...
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Where to measure your windows from (for replacement)?
I am replacing this window and am trying to figure out where I should be measuring from (to know what a suitable replacement for it should be):
For the height/vertical measurement, should I be ...
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Window anatomy, by example
I am in the process of planning my first ever window replacement and am trying to understand the anatomy of a window, inside and out. Here are two photos (inside and outside) with some labels, and I ...
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What is this thing under my window frame?
I've got 2 windows, one with a block of some sort under the frame, and one without. On the one without, in winter, condensation tends to form on the frame, and then the water trickles down the wall.
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How to dismantle marvin window to repair latch?
The latch on one of my marvin windows (~25 years old) "fell off" and dropped down inside the thin wood-covered plastic trim. How do I get that piece (labelled "A" in the images) ...
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How should I deal with a gap between replacement windows and the interior casing?
I'm replacing a window with a Jeld Wen Better Series window that’s 2-29/32” deep. The window frame is the standard 3-1/4” deep. I’m dry fitting the window and there’s about a 1/4”gap all the way ...
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