I have several windows that have a considerable amount of rot. Sills, brick molding, stops, etc. I intend to go back with vynal product so it will not rot in the future.any suggestions?

Also, I am considering replacing some of the IGPs since I will have the stop out as some have broken seals. Is there a economic rationalization for replacing all of the IGPs as I do this work?

These are double hung wooden windows that are about 17 years old (1988)

I will also be replacing the masonite siding that is swollen with Hardi-Plank.

Your guidance would be appreciated as after this I move to the fromt of the house to tacle the single pain windows.

John

 

Replace the windows with vinyl windows and you are automatically replacing the IG units that have broken seals. It would range from difficult to impossible to find a vinyl frame that your existing IG units would even fit into.

Remove the old siding, install new windows (properly sealed and flashed, of course), and install the Hardi-Plank and its related trim. You are killing 3 birds with one stone -- the rot, the siding, and the window problems.

 

I agree in principle with what you are saying but I am trying to keep the look of the wooden units.
The wooden windows look so much better than vynal windows is my issue. Also, $ is a big factor. I seem to have more time than money for the short term. I have carpentry skills and tools.

So is replacing the IG for a window that still has a good seal a reasonable Idea? They are 17 years old.

1) I have double pain in the back of the house, rotten sills, broken seals, etc.
2) I have single pain in the front allowing real divides for architectual effect. I do get ice on the inside of the window during the winter. (Pretty telling about the lack of insulation.) I even have mildew on the inside divides due to all of the condensation on the inside. The glazing is cracked and comming off in some places and some rot will need to be replaced as well so this may be a good time if it is the right thing to do. ANOTHER ISSUE IS STAY WITH THE DIVIDED LIGHTS OR MOVE TO SOMETHING ELSE CONSIDERING $ is an issue.

I have given you a lot of information and choices that I am making. Hope I was clear. I know you have a lot of these to read.

John