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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How to fit DIY plantation shutters to out of square window
I ordered diy plantation shutters to fit a window. The shutter frame fits perfectly in the window, and the shutters fit perfectly with the frame on the floor, but once in the window and on the hinges, ...
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Could this glass crack in a window have been caused by a physical impact?
I live in a rented apartment and have noticed a glass crack in a window, so I'm trying to figure out whether I damaged the glass or it somehow got damaged on its own (for example, by thermal stress), ...
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DIY double-pane window renovation technique? [duplicate]
If a double-pane window suffers from only condensation, can a motivated DIYer separate the panes and spacers, clean them, and reassemble? On a dry day, of course.
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double-pane window vendors online? [closed]
Looking for 51.125 x 57.5 x 0.625 inch double-pane picture-window glass,
I am getting confusing replies locally about vinyl framing, etc.
The measurements are that of window glass only, edge to edge. ...
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How to lock inward opening window in place?
So I have a window that opens inwardly, however I can't figure out how to lock in place.
I can close the window just fine, but once open it won't stay in one spot, especially if it's windy outside.
I'...
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Is it possible to rotate a window 90 degrees if it has the same length and width?
I need to install an AC unit in my 36 x 36-inch single hung window, but it was installed to open horizontally instead of vertically. Are windows like this made to be installed in a single position, or ...
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J Trim/Channel in metal building options
I recently had a metal building put up, that is going to be my residence. I like everything about it, except how the windows were put in. I'm not very familiar with steel buildings, so I'm not sure ...
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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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Double-hung window slide socket retracting
I mishandled the bottom pane of my double-hung window and broke one of the two sliding sockets in that an Omega shaped pin popped from (I think) between and the groove.
As a result, the right side ...
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Motorized Blinds - No Remote, Can't Find The Manufactuer
When I moved here, there were motorized blackout blinds everywhere. They were awesome.
I lost the remote.
I didn't buy them; I can't find the manufacturer. I took too good guesses, and neither remote ...
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How to stop plastic panels below windows making popping noises as they warm up
We have plastic panels below our bedroom windows like in the photo. In the summer when the sun rises they make loud popping and cracking noises as they warm up. What can we do to stop or reduce the ...
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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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Can I place a door with flanking casement windows beneath the same header?
Can I place a door with flanking casement windows beneath the same header? The opening is 89.5”. 3’ door needs to be centered, 18” casement windows. How would you frame it?
My concern is whether ...
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Reason behind the crack in window glass [closed]
Please take a look at attached picture of my double hung window with double panel glass.
One night, I heard the glass breaking noise and when I checked in the morning I saw this crack on the inside ...
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Can I replace missing blown-in wall insulation with spray foam?
I put in a new window and need to patch up the wall around the installation. I noticed that the cellulose insulation in the walls doesn’t completely fill the cavities. Can I just spray some cans of ...
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Can two skylights be mounted side by side separated by one rafter?
Context: I am considering adding 2 skylights (22.5in x 23in)in my dining room. The attic space is very tight and I have only one option so that the skylights are almost centered on the ceiling below. ...
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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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Window Leak at bottom corner
We’ve noticed a leak in the bottom corner of a downstairs window. There was always a mark there but it got considerably worse after a recent few rainy days. Any quick guesses for what to look for?
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Window Flashing and Stucco - Does a new vinyl window need a drip cap?
Context: Installing new Milgard vinyl windows and planning to install a drip cap. The windows have a 1" setback flange for stucco in addition of the flange to be placed against the framing. I am ...
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What type of specialty stores carry flashing for windows and doors? Looking for bottom and top flashing [closed]
Context: Installing new windows and doors. Need to find flashing. For example a flashing pan of 4in x 8 11/16 x 3/4in and 12 ft long.
What type of home improvement or specialty stores carry flashing ...
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How to remove a roller shade tube for installation?
I just moved in to a new place and need to install a set of roller shades that wasn't completed.
I have the roller and the mechanism attached to the wall is already in place screwed in. I just can't ...
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Is this window frame load bearing?
I am looking to replace this old window with a PVC one.
The current window is set in a block basement wall. Down the centre on the exterior it has a stud. I am wondering if this stud provides any ...
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Window / door install - is it ok to use no Z flashing at the top and bottom if there's trim sealed well all around it with a high quality product?
Would there be any issue to not using metal flashing that protrudes past the siding (such as Z flashing) when installing a vinyl nail-fin window?
The plan would be to put 4-in trim all around it ...
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Removing window bars without obvious screw heads
In preparation for my house being painted, I'd like to remove the security bars (a.k.a. burglar bars) from the garage window.
I'd have expected them to be screwed or bolted to the wood trim, possibly ...
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How to flash a window that's nailed directly to framing due to using a combined sheathing/siding product?
Reading online, it seems like typical instructions for flashing a window assume there is sheathing covered by WRB, so the idea is to ensure that if water does get past the siding, it will be able to ...
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Sill pan for window - drawbacks of creating positive slope by angling sill 2x4
At 0:38 of this FineHomeBuilding video https://youtu.be/zEleTgfifS0?t=38, it says one valid way to create a positive slope for making a sill pan for a window is to angle the rough sill by 5 degrees to ...
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Sealing gap under window
I removed the window stool trim to replace it and discovered the following.
No window flashing - is this a big problem? Should I try to add it?
Gap under window is poorly sealed - remove the old foam ...
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Window installation - if using a combined sheathing / siding product (LP SmartSide), should window fins be outside or inside of it?
The window instructions say to put the fins on the outside of the sheathing, but if a combined sheathing/siding product is being used (LP SmartSide 38 - model 27874), should the fins go on the outside ...
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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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How can I reduce freeway noise coming in a window for under $100?
I live 200 feet from a 6 lane highway, and the noise is rather annoying to say the least.
I would like to reduce the noise coming into my 58"x 70" bedroom window by at least 50%, as I think ...
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For single-hung windows with a spiral balance system , what is the standard areas one should weather strip?
I wish to weather strip my windows. Here are a few photos of the window.
This window has a spiral balance system as seen here
I have looked at a few videos on how to weather strip this type of ...
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Heat loss through window vs. holes
I'm renovating an old house, and I need to prioritize my work. Let's say we have three heat losses to be compared:
an old 2,00 x 1,00 meters single glazed window
a recent 2,00 x 1,00 meters window, ...
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Can this 4-bar hinged window be somehow adjusted?
I have a window mounted on two Truth 34/35 Series 4-Bar Hinges, as well as a 23 series single-arm operator. The operator bar is sitting too low relative to the hinge, resulting in the window being ...
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Shoring up a cracked picture window for winter?
My mom's house has a large picture window that was cracked last summer while the foundation was being repaired. We're getting it replaced with a bay window, but the company won't be able to actually ...
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What causes these cracks on top of window corners? [closed]
Today i suddenly saw this crack coming up in top corner of a window. I am curious to why such a thing happens. Is it normal or can be a sign of bigger problem like foundation issue??
Window is not ...
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Crumbly linseed oil putty
I've recently glazed an acrylic sheet window with linseed oil putty, however it appears to have leaked.
I left it un painted for about 3 weeks to allow to dry, but it went crumbly.
What did I do wrong?...
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Bedroom window opening into garage [closed]
We have a window in our bedroom that is opening into our garage. As you could tell, the garage was an afterthought by the previous owners. Unfortunately, they put little to no thought as to how this ...
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How to fix roller shade that pulled out of top window frame
My roller shade is mounted in the top inside of the window frame. The shades were here when we moved in. One of the plastic anchor screws broke off in the drywall, and the bracket pulled out of the ...
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Should I caulk this window trim separating from the window
I have windows where the trim is separating from the window at the bottom half of the window frame. Should I caulk it? Or is there a different solution?
I don't believe that I can nail in the trim ...
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How to remove the sash in this aluminum single hung window?
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I have a garden window with single hung sashes on both sides. The window frames are non thermally broken with single pane glass. The window is from early 90s but I don't ...
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Hanging roller shades in a shallow window
I am purchasing solar roller shades for two large windows in my apartment's living room. One window is deep and doesn't pose a problem for inside mount (my strong preference!) The other is very ...
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Caulking where vinyl siding meets window
I had new vinyl siding replaced and all my windows look like this. Do I need to caulk this seam where the vinyl meets the white portion of the window (I know not to caulk the weep hole)? Seems odd to ...
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Insulated glass with capillary tube [closed]
I just installed insulated glass with small capillary tube. The instructions say "Never install with the tube at the bottom of the window." I made a mistake and installed it with tube down. ...
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Basic process for closing up a window?
We've got an addition in our house that original owners went a little above & beyond on amount of windows and we're wanting to close off one of the west facing windows. Exterior is aluminum 8"...
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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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Exterior condensation on some newly installed windows
We installed 5 new windows (3 panes) in our house. 2 of them regularly get exterior (outside) condensation, the others are fine (or get considerably less). This happens when outside humidity is high (...
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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.
Here ...
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How do you replace glass panes in an antique wooden door?
The middle glass pane is shattered but it isn’t obvious to me how the panes are secured here. Do these routed wood pieces come off? Welcome any suggestions from veterans.
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Should new UPVC windows let water into the lower frame from just heavy rain
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We just got new UPVC windows and found water in the frame after heavy rain the three back windows you can open up. So this is the norm and it should drain away or dry out. If I push ...
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I have a set of Blinds.com black out shades. I can't seem to find the correct brackets
I have a set of blinds.com that is missing the 3-4 brackets that were supposed to come with it. Blinds.com has "mailed out" the brackets twice already. I put brackets because they wouldn't ...
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