Wood storm window expanded/warped
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10-26-20, 11:33 PM
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Wood storm window expanded/warped
I’m fixing up an old house built in the 1920’s. I found 5 wood storm windows stored in the basement (who knows how long). I decided to refinish them and put them up. 3 went in perfect, but the last two are less than a cm too big.
Even though they are labeled I still tried them in every window way and they are just slightly too big. Is this an expansion or warping problem from being in the basement too long? Is there anything I can do to shrink them?
I‘m leaning towards just sanding down the edges, but I wanted to ask here first before I did any more sanding and had to prime and paint again. Im hoping maybe there’s an easy solution. Thanks
Even though they are labeled I still tried them in every window way and they are just slightly too big. Is this an expansion or warping problem from being in the basement too long? Is there anything I can do to shrink them?
I‘m leaning towards just sanding down the edges, but I wanted to ask here first before I did any more sanding and had to prime and paint again. Im hoping maybe there’s an easy solution. Thanks
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10-27-20, 12:30 AM
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warping problem from being in the basement too long? Is there anything I can do to shrink them?
I plan to look at the rest of the windows in the home and see if I notice anything similar. Hoping each one isn't a big project, but looking for suggestions.
Thanks! Mike