Questions tagged [windows]
For questions relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of windows and window treatments such as shutters, blinds and curtains.
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Securing blinds when the tension rods don't cut it
I have a bunch of these top-down, bottom-up shades that have generally worked out great (at a fraction of the cheapest quote I got from the blinds and shades racket) with the qualification that the ...
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Reinforce damaged load bearing studs
Getting reno done on a 30 year old home. One of the items was to have the electrician adding a power outlet next to a window. Came home from work and saw this and it almost gave me a heart attack - ...
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Where can I get a replacement decorative glass pane for my garage door?
One of my garage door windows is cracked and I believe it's a piece of custom glass. I tried searching and I can't find the exact piece or really anything close to it.
I don't want to replace all the ...
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Pella windows from 1985 replacement [closed]
I want to replace my 1985 Pella aluminum clad windows. It looks like there is no window stop as it's one solid frame. What looks like a stop/trim is a single piece and can't be separated. The outside ...
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Window Screen Track [closed]
Anyone have any suggestions for making my own window screen tracks? The windows in place are a bit older (wooden windows) and don't have tracks for screens. Anything I can use to screw onto the ...
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What kind of window latches can I get to replace these, but with a lock on the windows?
I’ve gotten an old house with window latches that I was thinking of replacing them with ones that have locks on them.
Does anyone have any guide to what kind of locked handles fit with this setup?
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Should I remove my entire basement window to change partial rotted frame?
After a particulary nasty rain storm, we had some bad water infiltration coming from under the window frame.(yes and no window well - next project!)
There was a poor parging job done and water was ...
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how to remove fixed (top) sash from aluminum single hung
I have an aluminum, single hung, double pane window from around 1986. I want to replace the glass in both panes. Removing the bottom (sliding) pane was easy - it tilts in after and then the entire ...
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Potential leaking window. How do I fix it?
Just noticed a big water stain on the top part of the blinds and water stains on the bottom left corner of the window casing after heavy rain. During a recent storm with blowing rain, the bottom left ...
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Reaching high windows on pebble dash house
Without getting into a “who loves pebble dash” discussion…
I’d like to reach the exterior windows on our second floor. I can wash them with a telescoping rod, but I need to replace the spline in the ...
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Removing interior shutters
My partner and I just bought a townhouse, and one thing we don't like about it is the window treatments: all the windows and patio doors have thick shutters ("plantation shutters") on them, ...
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Crittall Window on Timber Subframe Replacement Options
Need some advice. I want to replace some old crittal window on my 1920s property. It is in a conservation area so uPVC is out, and we also want to keep the traditional look as much as possible. One ...
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Where to locate vinyl window screws?
I am currently in the process of contacting my window manufacturer for installation instructions, as the windows I ordered did not come with any (and I want to install them myself).
Many windows have ...
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Paint cracking around windows
We have large windows with black framing in the livingroom and just gave them a fresh coat of paint. But we've immediately started to see cracking along the edges (possibly due to expansion from heat ...
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Inside mount cordless blinds with clips on top
I am struggling with what should have been a simple task and I surprisingly did not find any Youtube videos that covered my scenario exactly.
I am trying to inside mount cordless blinds in a bathroom ...
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Replacing Exterior plywood panels under bay window?
I'd like some help with my bay windows. The second floor base of the window is just plywood, the ground floor is brick. Obviously the plywood has aged and it's starting to warp and pull away etc and I'...
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How to repair a chip in a window?
There is a small (less than 1/4 inch) round chip in the outer pane of a tilt-in window. I would like to repair it before winter so that freeze/thaw cycles don't cause it to crack. I see many ...
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Window blinds swivel connector
I’m hoping someone might know more about this than I do. I have blinds on almost all my windows in my house. They were here when I moved in, so idk what they’re called, but there’s pieces missing that ...
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Can I repair this sliding window to make it close flush?
Recently bought this 1982 apartment. The walls are reasonably insulated but this window is giving me grief. I believe it is the original aluminium window and simply will not close flush leaving an air ...
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Window sill issues, barrier under window
I noticed that a few of my window sills were letting condensation underneath so I decided to pull them up.
After looking at a few of them, it seems like so far 3 have this odd window barrier tape ...
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How to install window sashes into a shed wall?
How would old windows like these be installed? Would you have to construct a face frame, and nail the face-frame to window frame, and then nail that face frame to your 2x4s and flash/tape over that?
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Add pivoting toggles to acrylic panel
I'm wanting to make a removeable acrylic panel that sits in my casement window frame. It's going to have my air con hose through it, just FYI.
I have been looking at different methods to secure it in ...
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Window hard to open even after silicone spray
Fixed: See last update.
A few of my windows are hard to open and close, even after I lubricated everything I could see with silicone spray. (See photo.)
How might I try to get these windows to open ...
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How would I ensure I measured these windows correctly for replacement with egress?
I've got two bedrooms in my basement with no egress windows. I measured the concrete opening of both and found the one flush with the parging to be 20"x37", but the one that was recessed in ...
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What is this window latch called? (Part of octagonal window)
I have an octagonal window and this little part that holds the latch in broke off. Hoping to find the name of the replacement part if anyone knows what the latch is called. Thank you!
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Custom Glassblock Window came in 2 pieces
I just picked up a 52”x28” glass block window that I custom ordered. However, it came in 2 pieces (over 40” comes in 2 pieces apparently). I know how to install into the basement wall but I have some ...
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Identifying/finding slider for casement window operator
I'm trying to identify and replace the small plastic part that's circled in this picture:
It is the small plastic part that connect the metal protruding arm of the casement window operator to the ...
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Casement Window Not Closing Fully
It seems like the crank just stops when the window is about an inch away from closing.
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Covering window openings during refurbishing
I've got some windows in my new (to me) house (built in the 1930s) that are in pretty rough shape. I'd like to try my hand at refurbishing them myself, and think I have a good idea how to go about it. ...
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How to go about replacing arch windows
I currently have an arch window, and its seal seemed to be coming off.
I was wondering how I might go about doing this diy?
How do I find a manufacturer for the glass?
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How can one secure a window with a portable AC unit in it?
I have this portable AC unit I bought stupidly years ago when our AC was out. It wasn't seen much use, and its getting in the way.
I was thinking of making it a permanent fixture of my room, but ...
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Double Pane vinyl windows retain water in window sash after rain stops and needs to be vacuumed or sucked out
During and after heavy rains some of the double pane windows leak over the sash and into the house. After the rains stop there is still water remaining in the sash and needs to be vacuumed out or ...
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New construction window nailing flange does not sit proud of siding on older house
I framed a rough opening for a new window install, proceeded to flash the corners and sill plate. I think added caulking around the perimeter, except the bottom, screwed the flange into the rough ...
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Gap in rubber seals on windows - can I bridge with liquid rubber?
I have a UPVC double glazed window which is not closing properly. On inspection there has been considerable water ingress and corrosion (see picture). Ideally I should replace the window entirely, but ...
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Cooling a room with no window?
My room is always hotter than the rest of the house. It just seems cool air can't get to this part of the house. The lack of a vent in this room probably doesn't help either. Also, my roommate prefers ...
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How can I get my window screen to stay in place?
We had this window installed a few months back and the screen never stays in. There are set screws but they just apply pressure to the frame and there are no holes they go into. What am I doing wrong?
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How to reattach a hinge with very little clearance
I have a window hinge that needs to be reattached, but the side of the building is giving me only about 1 or 1.5” of clearance for the two innermost screws. I can open the window enough to get the two ...
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Where can I find pivoting hinges for a pivot transom window? [closed]
We are rebuilding some above-door wood center pivot transom windows, but I can't for the life of me find a hinge that will stay where the window is rotated to.
The window looks like this:
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How do I disconnect this while still being able to reattach it later?
I need to disconnect this piece of hardware on my window to straighten it out (it’s bent). I’m not sure how to handle this connector such that it can be disconnected and then reattached later. Can ...
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My window wells contain a mixture of rock and dirt. Should I remove it before filling with gravel?
My window wells contain a mixture of rock and dirt. I get weeds growing in them quite often. I put down some landscape fabric to deter the weeds. I am about to top the fabric with pea gravel, but I'm ...
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Fixing Previous Owner Modified Sliding Windows
I'm trying to fix several (6) windows in my house where the locks don't line up and the windows don't slide smoothly. I took one panel off to see what was going on and it looks like there has been ...
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When replacing a window screen frame does frame thickness matter by 1/16"?
I am replacing a bent window screen frame, in my home, with a thickness of 3/8".
1st frame from the left
The problem, however, is that most supply stores near me carry 5/16". Would it be a ...
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Where to caulk new window capping
I recently had new vinyl siding installed and it included new aluminum capping around the windows. The capping was done after all siding was installed so the capping does not go behind the j channels,...
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How can I create a screen for a large picture window?
I have a triple pane slide window, three of them in fact, and I need to make new screens for them. The two side ones will be easy, but the big one in the middle is going to be an issue. It will be 50”...
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Black tar-like stuff leaking under the window
I have multiple windows that are leaking black tar-like stuff under them. Please see the photos:
Someone told me that it is probably from the window flashing tape; the builder/installer might have ...
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Can I remove this wedge out of my window?
I moved into my brand new home 2 years ago and I just noticed this on my window. Does anyone know what it's used for, and can I remove it as I notice it's causing a draft to come into my home?
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Basement window installation - how deep inside should I frame the window
What is the ideal point to place a 4.5" thick window along the depth of the rough opening?
My goals are:
To make it easy to do finished carpentry on the inside once the windows are installed. I ...
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Wooden windows, clean and repair
I just moved into this house that has a combination of old (1994) Pella and Andersen wooden windows. Seems previous owners didn’t take good care and there’s water stains and mold on the wood ...
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Is this drywall repair acceptable after window replacement? [closed]
I recently had the windows replaced in my house and damage was done to the interior drywall in the process. The window company claims to have "fixed" some of the areas however the fix ...
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name of a plastic strip that goes on top of an insect net frame?
It's flexible, and inserts right into the top edge of the window's mosquito net frame.
The window is an aluminum double hung window from 1980s or 90s.
Searched all over, went through "Door & ...
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