I have these old aluminum windows on my house (probably from about 1960). I know I need to replace them eventually but in the meantime one of the windows is missing an aluminum cover (see photos) that covers the seam where the two window frames meet. Without this part these already leaky windows leak about 10 times worse. I don't imagine I can find this part anywhere today, but I'm trying to come up with a solution and hope someone here can provide some ideas. I can provide more photos and measurements if necessary.
Red arrow points to part missing on other window This window is missing the part/cover
Most big box home centers have metals for sale, usually nearish to nuts & bolts. You can buy a strip of aluminum. Drill a hole in each end and mount like the strip on your other window. A bit of caulk or double sided tape (when it's warm outside) over the seam will really seal it well and help hold the aluminum strip in place.
As someone noted, it is not a flat piece. It is contoured. I'm having trouble removing one from another window, but I've attached a couple more photos to give an idea. 1st image is window with cover piece intact. 2nd image is windows missing the piece. Thanks.
Thanks for the link. I think this might do the trick, and it's affordable. The 90 degree or the Z bar piece screwed into place and then caulked would probably take care of it until I replace the windows.
I need to install a striker plate for the latch bolt on the front door. But there is no wood where the screw holes are supposed to be. Someone removed too much wood about the size of the striker plate. Is there a way to fill the void and drill new screw holes? Thank you.
The casement windows in my house are nearly 50 years old and one of them has shifted slightly in the frame toward the hinge side so that the snugging hooks don't catch. These windows predate the adjustment nut on the arm mechanism and everything is concealed inside the wood frame. It appears that if the sash could be shifted about 1/8" toward the hooks they would catch. Short of screwing the sash to the frame (which I've done temporarily to seal it better) does anyone have a solution.
01-06-21, 11:13 PM
