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Finishing basement wall over old exisiting window

I'm planning to finish walling in a room in my existing basement, (It will not be a bedroom or livable area so no need for windows etc...) The original basement was built in 1940's. There is one ...
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Wood rot underneath window in a 2in window sill

Underneath my window, there is a large sill that angles downward. On the right side there appears to be quite a lot of rot, see attached image. The pliers are about 2 inches long and are penetrating ...
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Roller blinds for bay window with little flat area around

I live in a tenement flat meaning I have a beautiful bay window made up of 3 separate windows. However, when I started looking for roller blinds I realised there is probably not enough flat area ...
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Window Replacement - Contractor Cut Out Jack Studs

I'm having new windows installed on a brick facade home built in 1950. I'm concerned that the contractor ordered windows too big and is now trying to cut existing framing to fit. They cut out the ...
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How to remove window screens?

We have a brand new house. The window screens were installed by the builder as something of an afterthought after we closed. We only recently tried to remove a screen and realized they don’t budge. We ...
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Installing door in a basement window to make a basement walkout

I am making a basement walkout. The door will be installed where there currently is a window. Currently there are 10 inches of concrete on top of the Window, but in order to fit an 80x36 inch door, ...
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How to fix window damage like these [closed]

What is this type of damage, and is there an economic way to repair? Windows are 20 years old and unknown maker. What is an expected cost to have a window like this repaired if not feasible to ...
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Framing new window in detached garage load bearing wall - temporary wall necessary?

I have a "1.5" car garage with a single slope roof about 12ft high on the taller end. All of the walls are 2x4 framing with a double top plate. I would like to install a 48x48 windows in the ...
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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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Repair or replace windows - 94 home

What is a good rule of thumb to decide if I should repair or replace my windows? I do not want to pay 15k unless I need to. But I also don't want to sink time and energy into repairs if the smart long-...
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Okay to screw into a vinyl sash?

My new replacement double hung vinyl window sashes were just delivered, and one is missing the locks. There are divots but no holes. I can reuse the locks from the old broken sash, but can I just ...
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Help With Decaying Window - How To Fix The Gap

I have a very old window, that faces the sunny side of our house. Noticed it had some chipping paint and rotting wood on the exterior when we moved in. I got rid of most of the messed up wood, and ...
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What to do about leaking windows in a recently constructed home?

I live in a single family home and I have several windows that are leaking during heavy rainstorms. I live in central Texas and I bought a house that was built in 2020. We have long periods of dry ...
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New Vinyl Windows: The Fit Isn't What I Expected

I had several custom size vinyl windows (as well as a slider) installed in my home. I was told they are Milgard. I've never installed vinyl windows before. Just now I opened one of the bedroom ...
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Can I drill a tiny hole in this window frame?

The sill is sloped down so the sill collects about a 1/4” of water from the condensation running down. Is it a bad idea to drill a tiny drain hole through the bottom of the frame and then put that ...
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New window in old frame paint cracks

The paint from an old window frame is separating from a new window that was installed there. It’s pretty much all the way around the window, not just one spot. Also some paint coming off the outside ...
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Change in Standard on Metal Frames for screens

I replaced all my windows/screens back in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina. I am in the process of replacing some of screen but have run into a problem. Several of the corner connections broke when ...
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Interior weather proofing for historic warehouse windows?

I live in a converted warehouse and the windows are over 100 years old. Rolled metal frame with single pane windows, in a brick wall. They are quite drafty and have poor sound insulation. You can see ...
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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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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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Best temporary solution for a cracked single pane window

History/Problem: This question is pretty much a duplicate of Old single pane House window has a crack, can I fix it using a resin? however this is for an old house where the entire window needs ...
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How can I cut a window sill bevel on a 10" table saw?

I need to cut a 10 degree slope 4 7/8 long on a 2x6 board. The sill will be 33” long. Can I do this on a table saw with a 10” blade?
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Window winterize Exterior on vinyl siding house

I am trying to make a plastic window frame to put on my exterior windows on my house that has vinyl siding, but not sure how to hang them up??
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How do I identify my window manufacturer?

My windows have "K M C" stamped on the aluminum separator plate sandwiched between the 2 panes of glass. Who is the manufacturer? I need to buy replacement parts. Responses to follow up ...
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Can a high power leaf blower damage my house?

I get a lot of bugs that accumulate along the side of my house, under the soffits, around the ledges of single-hung windows, etc. I would like to try a leaf blower to blow all these junk off. Some ...
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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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What is the Name of this Window Part

I have double hung windows. The rectangular plastic piece in the middle of the image is on both sides of all my window sashes near the bottom and seems to act as a spacer. On completely different ...
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Window Leak, no flashing?

I recently had new windows installed and have since had a significant leak from the top of two of our downstairs windows. The contractor had come back to check and stated that the windows were ...
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Installing House wrap and Siding

If an old house is to be resided, and there is no house wrap or there is incompletely installed house wrap, so the owner wants any old house wrap removed to the extent possible, and new house wrap ...
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Sill of vinyl replacement windows loose: Does this require a window replacement?

The window sill shows a big gap and moves when I press on it. This is the vinyl part of the window, not the wooden trim. There are no gaps from the exterior. It is possible that the space below the ...
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How can I stop the rot of window?

I've chipped away at all the very rotten parts. Is there a sealant I can apply that will stop further rot?
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suddenly below grade window

I am grading my 1965 house. Am new to this activity, and working my way around the entire house. I just removed several yews (remember how everyone planted them about a foot from the wall back then?) ...
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Replacing window and wood siding

I have a bathroom window in the shower. The window drains down onto the wood siding causing it constantly peel. We would like to put a shorter window in and higher up to avoid this. How tough would it ...
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Bay Window too far out?

I have a Bay Window that needs to be replaced due to leaking during heavy rain & general sagging/not level. Contractor confirmed it's an Andersen window from 1989. 3 double-hung windows sized as 1:...
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Fixing sliding window (non-roller) slider

I am trying to fix some sliding windows which don't slide smoothly and are not straight. After taking the windows off their rails, it turns out that the windows don't have rollers, just solid plastic ...
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Tilt window does not close properly

Noise and cold are coming in from the street. Any idea how I could fix this? I was thinking of attaching something to the top to push the window to the frame, but not really sure what I could use for ...
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How can I cover the window space for winter

I reside in an older residence, and unfortunately, the windows in my living room are non-operable. Each summer, I've faced the challenge of accidentally breaking a window pane while installing a ...
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"Fitted" windows with large internal gaps - any workarounds?

We recently contracted an established UK window fitting company with credible references to change our windows. From my unexperienced eye, they look well fitted from the outside, however there are ...
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Fill gaps between vinyl window and aluminum frame with expanding foam?

I'm trying to re-trim a corner window in the kitchen. I'm not familiar with window terminology, so my apologies in advance. It's a double paned window set into an aluminum frame. I've owned the house ...
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Removal of old basement windows embedded in concrete [duplicate]

I have a bunch of old basement windows that has the frame embedded in the concrete that I need to replace. They look different than most people's posts about monarch windows that have a wide frame ...
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How can I repair rotting wooden window drip cap?

What're my options to restore the cap on this 100 year old window? And, is that top wooden piece called a flashing? If I want to simply replace that flashing and caulk, does that it simply slide in ...
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How to stop mosquitos from living in the window curtains and drapes

I'm observing that mosquitoes are living in the window curtains and drapes during daytime like a indoor safe haven and it starts the blood sucking spree when sun sets. I have seen people using the ...
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What is the type of this window opener?

I know that this is a very old window opener, it has a body like espagnolette window opener except that the working principle is quite different. There are two metal bars passing by the upper and ...
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Can I install a window behind a window? [closed]

Can I install a window behind a window? This is useful for soundproofing. Window inserts do this, but an inswing casement window is better. I have a double hung double pane window. frame dimensions: ...
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What is this pointy window tool?

I found this in an old toolbox containing things used to fix windows-- glaziers points, spline rollers, glass cutters, etc. Anyone know it is and what's it used for? Mystery Tool
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Moisture in center and corner of windows when raining

I have four double windows where moisture appears in the center or corners of the interior window sills when it rains. Even a light rain will show some moisture/softness on the interior window sill. I ...
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How do I replace this window trim with tile?

I have a window in my bathroom that is inside the shower/tub area, and the shower head basically directly sprays it. The window trim is wood and is warping like crazy so I'm not sure how the previous ...
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Can flush fin windows be installed along with vinyl siding?

I recently bought some flush fin retrofit windows. They don't have a nailing flange, just the decorative fin. I'm building a shed, and want to put vinyl siding on the shed. From what I understand, ...
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Fixing blotches in stained pine

I installed Anderson double-hung, divided-light windows with a pine-clad interior. The rest of the wood trim in that dining room is fir, which stains fairly nicely. A little blotching on the fir doors ...
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How to prevent Saint Bernard/GSD mix from going through the window

Summary: Saint Bernard/GSD mix dog (not quite 2 years old) will bang on the picture window when there is excitement going on outside (birds, rabbits, mailman, etc). Yes, he gets behavior training when ...
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