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| Author: | Jaime |
| Subject: | Frames |
| Posted At: | 2004-08-23 18:35:33 |
I am having 34 windows replaced in about two weeks. I need somebody's advice as to what to do with the old frames. My home is nine years old, located in southern California, and with a stucco exterior. Should I have the old frames pulled or leave them in. The company I bought the windows from tell me that they can remove the old frames with a special bar that will not damage the stucco or anything else. In addition, the old aluminum frames look in good condition. I am only concerned that the windows will not be as secured on top of the old frames as if I had the frames removed. Any advice from anyone is greatly appreciated.
| Author: | Guy |
| In Reply To: | Frames (posted by Jaime) |
| Subject: | RE: Frames |
| Posted At: | 2004-08-23 20:10:45 |
Personally I would yank the old ones out and do a Total Replacement install. Your better off doing it this way. I would have them sign something in writiing stating they will repair any damaged stucco before they start. I have a special tool for removing aluminum frames also. It's called a pry bar. I never have disturbed any stucco yet. Still it's better to be safe than sorry. If one of your old frames is leaking your in a bad situation for future issues. So pull them out and be safe.
Guy
| Author: | jaime |
| In Reply To: | RE: Frames (posted by Guy) |
| Subject: | RE: Frames |
| Posted At: | 2004-08-24 01:05:20 |
Guy,
If one of the frames leaks how is this bad. How do you know if your frames are leaking?
| Author: | Gordon |
| In Reply To: | Frames (posted by Jaime) |
| Subject: | RE: Frames |
| Posted At: | 2004-08-24 05:53:43 |
Jaime,
I know it doesn't rain that often in So Cal, but if they remove the old frames while leaving the stucco untouched, how does your window installer plan on integrating any flashing for the new window frame into the flashing already in the wall? If the answer is a bunch of silicone it's only a matter of time before you will have problems. It's impossible to say without seeing your job, but it sounds completely shady to me. I would get a good contractor to take a look and give their opinion before you go ahead with this job.
Regards,
Gordon