window weather strip
#1
08-03-08, 10:59 AM
window weather strip
My house uses Andersen casement windows. The weather strip is kind of old and very stiff. Also I think it causes the window hard to open/close.
Where can I buy those weather strips?
If I hire professional contractor, how much would it cost for replacing weather strip per window (total around 25 20x55 windows)?
Where can I buy those weather strips?
If I hire professional contractor, how much would it cost for replacing weather strip per window (total around 25 20x55 windows)?
#2
08-03-08, 11:41 AM
Super Moderator
Andersens customer care line or website. They can fax or send instructions. There may be other sources as well.
http://www.andersenwindows.com/servl.../1116852780873
Totally guessing...but I'd say either an hourly rate (varies by region) or approx $10-15 per window plus parts cost. Too long since I saw one, but can't be that difficult.
Couple of other folks have worked on these much more than I, they'll be on later I'm sure.
Hello JustBill...you out there?
http://www.andersenwindows.com/servl.../1116852780873
Totally guessing...but I'd say either an hourly rate (varies by region) or approx $10-15 per window plus parts cost. Too long since I saw one, but can't be that difficult.
Couple of other folks have worked on these much more than I, they'll be on later I'm sure.
Hello JustBill...you out there?
#3
08-03-08, 03:26 PM
Super Moderator
Ok...maybe not JustBill...who the heck am I thinking of? Whatevevver..
Trying to clean toilets, make pot roast, watch the race, clean up the garage all at once...oh and have a few cold ones....someone will be in eventually.
Trying to clean toilets, make pot roast, watch the race, clean up the garage all at once...oh and have a few cold ones....someone will be in eventually.
#4
08-03-08, 03:51 PM
Been a while since I did Andersen weatherstrips, they never (almost)wear out. Cost can vary considerably by area and by the contractor. There is likely a minimum 1st hour charge, then an hourly charge depending on the time involved. But as gunguy suggested, Andersen can send you the material and the "how to" info. They will need the information etched in the corner of the glass, Andersen logo with numbers/letters. Warranty on things such as you describe is 10 yrs, so I doubt it is under warranty.
#5
08-03-08, 07:39 PM
Thanks you guys!
I will try to call contractor first if they have free estimates. Otherwise I will just try Andersen website and order from there.
Regarding warranty, since I just bought my house, I have no idea what model they are and when they were installed. Is there anyway I can find these information?
The windows are also hard to close/open, I tried some silicon lubricant but seems not much help
I did fix one leaking flush valve today, repaired some hoses, drove to AceHardware couple times.
I will try to call contractor first if they have free estimates. Otherwise I will just try Andersen website and order from there.
Regarding warranty, since I just bought my house, I have no idea what model they are and when they were installed. Is there anyway I can find these information?
The windows are also hard to close/open, I tried some silicon lubricant but seems not much help
I did fix one leaking flush valve today, repaired some hoses, drove to AceHardware couple times.
#6
08-04-08, 03:59 AM
The information on the window is in the logo etched into the corner of the glass. It has the year of manufacture as well as codes that tell the type of window.
Welcome to the wunnerful world of home ownership, where everything that breaks is now yours to fix or have fixed. Learning how things are built in a house can save you lots of $$$ and time over the years. Just knowing how things work gives you a leg up, even if you are not handy.
Welcome to the wunnerful world of home ownership, where everything that breaks is now yours to fix or have fixed. Learning how things are built in a house can save you lots of $$$ and time over the years. Just knowing how things work gives you a leg up, even if you are not handy.
