Vinyl replacement window and drip edge
Vinyl replacement window and drip edge
I have existing aluminum window with a drip edge that protrudes about 3/8". See pic. What is the best way to cut this drip edge? I would assume a dremel tool with a metal cutting disk would be the easiest way. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Re: Vinyl replacement window and drip edge
Pics didn't load. Can you re-attach?
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Re: Vinyl replacement window and drip edge
+1.
1) Pics would help
2) Why are you trying to cut off a drip edge? (the reason may be valid, but its not normally advisable)
3) If aluminum, score and snap would be cleanest.
Using a cutting wheel is likely to look pretty choppy unless you are planning to cover this somehow, which again should be done with caution to avoid a negative lapping situation where the remaining piece does the opposite of its intended function
1) Pics would help
2) Why are you trying to cut off a drip edge? (the reason may be valid, but its not normally advisable)
3) If aluminum, score and snap would be cleanest.
Using a cutting wheel is likely to look pretty choppy unless you are planning to cover this somehow, which again should be done with caution to avoid a negative lapping situation where the remaining piece does the opposite of its intended function
Re: Vinyl replacement window and drip edge
Attached is the picture of a typical window with a drip edge.
I was planning to install the flush fin windows where the outer vinyl frame is sealed against the existing aluminum frame with a silicone seal.
Thus, should I remove the drip edge or can I just apply the silicone over the existing drip edge or should I remove the drip edge.
I was planning to install the flush fin windows where the outer vinyl frame is sealed against the existing aluminum frame with a silicone seal.
Thus, should I remove the drip edge or can I just apply the silicone over the existing drip edge or should I remove the drip edge.
Re: Vinyl replacement window and drip edge
I will try to reload the pics using jpg file format.
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