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Baywindow bottom shelf rot
Everyone is so nervous about giving a direct answer besides for talk to a professional. Hiring an architect or engineer will give you thr same answer I will say.
Provide pressure treated support to ...
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Securing blinds when the tension rods don't cut it
How about you cut and apply a small square of double sided mounting tape to each contact surface? Example here in blue, image from your link:
Not a mounting film, but the thick, clear, rubbery tape ...
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Reinforce damaged load bearing studs
It's hard to know what is needed just from some close up pics. The definitive answer would need to come from an engineer.
That said, what the company said they would do seems reasonable. There are ...
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Pella windows from 1985 replacement
If you are attempting to replace windows that were originally installed using nail fins to secure the window to the outside of the building sheathing before any siding was installed you have to ...
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Window Screen Track
I have done that with U-shaped extruded Aluminum profiles that I screwed on to the window frame.
For screen, I used pre-made screen profiles found at any hardware store. Those have a spring to keep ...
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Should I remove my entire basement window to change partial rotted frame?
For my standards, it doesn't look too far gone. I'd dry it, apply silicone, then replace the mortar.
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Potential leaking window. How do I fix it?
Nothing a tube of Silicone can not fix.
Just ask the friendly people at the hardware store for UV resistant window silicone.
Go outside and apply silicone all around where the window meets the wall
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Potential leaking window. How do I fix it?
Those are water stains, and water is getting in somehow. It's impossible to determine the cause of the leak without inspecting the window in person, but these are the most likely culprits, in order of ...
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Removing interior shutters
If they're like what you've shown us, removing them should be easy. Remove the hinges, fill the screw holes, and paint. You may be able to get away with just putting a dab of paint over the filler; at ...
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Where to locate vinyl window screws?
Ideally, your preferred location for your anchors is marked in blue.
Do not put anchors into the sill of the unit. Locate your jamb anchors about 6" from the top and bottom with at least 1 ...
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Paint cracking around windows
It is unlikely that this will provide a path for insects.
The classic solution, if this bothers you, is to bridge the gap with a thin bead of paintable caulk, then paint it. to match the wall. This ...
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Paint cracking around windows
Normal expansion and contraction. It could have been worse with new black paint absorbing more sun's heat. You can caulk the cracks, that is normal procedure.
If insects get in, they are getting in ...
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Inside mount cordless blinds with clips on top
You need to go shopping for Hollow-Wall Anchors, Drywall Anchor
Specially made for your situation
They look like this (the one on the left
Found on anchor
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