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by proteus
Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:22 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Replacement window into brick frame house- screw misses stud
Replies: 6
Views: 9518

Re: Replacement window into brick frame house- screw misses stud

wish i could have found an easier way, the mortar was old and soft and couldnt breath on it or it would crack and a brick would come loose the grinder did clean it up nice, a chisel would be to violent, flat bar did ok on mortar flash, adhesive would have worked the dust was bad and the grinder had ...
by proteus
Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:08 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Bay Window...Vinyl or fiberglass?
Replies: 6
Views: 4584

Re: Bay Window...Vinyl or fiberglass?

look at http://www.bayworldmfg.com/ look at their vendor list and it will give you an idea what a bay seat unit looks like, they are suspended by cables, with lcd backlites wood optiions, corian sills ,as options for plants etc.secured at the top to the house framing some of the larger manufacturers...
by proteus
Thu Aug 05, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need advice for windows in Dallas area
Replies: 5
Views: 3970

Re: Need advice for windows in Dallas area

i must get my finished photos from my storage chip and "Windows vista" is not cooperating, the overhead wood 1x12 fascia overhang shields the top it has a piece of leveled plywood over the top of window fastened to the header with stainless screws the edge of the top of the window is flush...
by proteus
Mon Aug 02, 2010 10:53 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Rotten Seat Board on Bow Window
Replies: 12
Views: 10796

Re: Rotten Seat Board on Bow Window

thats what i did two full view casement flankers with one big picture fixed in the center framed out the top then hardytrim over top of window edge then siliconed could probally pressure wash it and it wont leak took a whle to do but very strong and watertight wish i had the cabled seat unit it is r...
by proteus
Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Windows
Topic: Replacement window into brick frame house- screw misses stud
Replies: 6
Views: 9518

Re: Replacement window into brick frame house- screw misses stud

Everyone is right with all this ,just did this on 22 windows in brick very labor intensive, had to put little blocks on some for the gap as the screw would miss and or would pull frame out of square if it was not backed up and it wasnt tight/snug either the little block or wedges are hidden by silic...
by proteus
Mon Aug 02, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need advice for windows in Dallas area
Replies: 5
Views: 3970

Re: Need advice for windows in Dallas area

Have been happy with the Don Young double hung tan replacement windows and they are made in Dallas also , 55/27 guardian glass = to 366 cardinal and full screens, meeting rail reinforcement standard, .28, and nice window at a competitive /fair price, could pay a lot more for comparable unit simonton...
by proteus
Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:34 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Is it posible to replace my windows?
Replies: 4
Views: 3506

Re: Is it posible to replace my windows?

I did this exact install , Cut all caulking inside and out with utility knife, heated & lightly softened & removed brittle vinyl weatherstrip from around window pane with a propane torch and needlenose pliers, lightly heated pane edges and old hard glazing putty will soften then gently pushe...
by proteus
Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Almond mini blinds in 28 inch PVC door?
Replies: 6
Views: 4978

Re: Almond mini blinds in 28 inch PVC door?

Neuma makes a wind rated door, fiberglass with composite frame and replaceable lite window unit nice but pricey also stainless hardware for corrosion protection available every one told me to steer away from blind units due to durabilitiy issues, neat but could be troublesome, with out the argon fil...
by proteus
Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:47 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Need advice in Dallas/Ft Worth
Replies: 2
Views: 2562

Re: Need advice in Dallas/Ft Worth

Have you had any bids from Don Young windows they are made in Dallas and have a good price point they have 3 colors and a guardian 55/27 glass equal to 366 i have istalled the tan vinyl double hung units and they are nice windows?
by proteus
Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Replacement Windows in Dallas--advice sought
Replies: 11
Views: 7620

Re: Replacement Windows in Dallas--advice sought

The Don Young double hung vinyl windows have great features and is comparable to features of the simonton 5500, meeting rail reinforcement standard, option in simonton,colors white,tan, adobe, guardian 55/27 glass triple low e coat equal to 366, full screens, well built window, good warranty, compet...
by proteus
Wed Jun 02, 2010 10:38 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best Replacement Windows for Waterfront
Replies: 11
Views: 9588

Re: Best Replacement Windows for Waterfront

Just had to note that Marvin/Simonton has a coastal storm series that has lami glass and stainless hardware and simonton weather series is also hurricane rated for salt environments they are the most popular brands with great warrantys and customer service :D will give you a insurance break in high ...
by proteus
Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:20 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: drafty new windows
Replies: 20
Views: 11944

Re: drafty new windows

Oh my... nothing even close to that was done. These were replacement windows. So they installed all windows in a couple days. Then came back a few weeks later to rip old siding and do new siding. They ripped, then flashed around windows with bent vinyl clad aluminum...no caulking... Then applied ho...
by proteus
Sun Mar 21, 2010 10:09 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Best locking sliding glass door
Replies: 4
Views: 3510

Best locking sliding glass door

Who makes or supplys the best designed and most secure locking sliding door ? for Austin tx. 4 point locking security systems including foot bolt etc.pryproof, this is important. no more sticks for the operator panel, Narrow frame 6' width 366 glass or better .30 rating or better spacers 1" ? f...
by proteus
Fri Mar 19, 2010 6:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: The usual plea for help -- bow window
Replies: 11
Views: 7742

Re: The usual plea for help -- bow window

sounds like a radiused offset bump out wall with 5 lites no seat , is overhead exposed top sill framed or roofed with metal cladding , shingles or copper ? is it 100% exposed? or covered by the eaves or soffit? 5 x 20x60 each didnt say if they were framed seperately or mulled together? just throwin...
by proteus
Fri Mar 19, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: The usual plea for help -- bow window
Replies: 11
Views: 7742

Re: The usual plea for help -- bow window

sounds like a radiused offset bump out wall with 5 lites no seat , is overhead exposed top sill framed or roofed with metal cladding , shingles or copper ? is it 100% exposed? or covered by the eaves or soffit? 5 x 20x60 each didnt say if they were framed seperately or mulled together? just throwing...