I have a custom window cover that is using a window screen made out of some paper fiber. The screen is light filtering, but you can't see through it. I had to ruin it while taking it off to caulk the windows behind it (previous owner never caulked the windows) because the previous owner used foam sticky tape to create a tight seal between the window frame and screen cover. That foam sticky tape made it impossible to pull the cover off without putting a hole in the paper fiber.
Pics attached. Any help would be appreciated in identifying at least what material this could be and where I can get it from. Searching for all different terms of window cover, film, screen, mesh, etc., just yields the usual window products.
That looks like a hand made or specialized decorative paper. You won't find it on the shelf in any home center. Try searching for hand made or decorative papers. There are many options in different colors, patterns and weights. Many types can be attached to your frame then wetted and as it dries will draw tight for a nice looking installation.
Looking for rough ballpark estimate of cost for window R&R. Companies want to come inside to measure before preparing a proposal, but that's a no-go with me at this time. Not just to get an estimate. Understood that someone from top choices will need to come in eventually.
Right now I have Anderson casements. Any good quality casement would do for me, but I'd also consider double hung or other good options.
Question is how much it would cost to R&R a window about 45w x 38h. And how much to R&R a window about 95w x 60h. Very roughly.
Upper midwest location. Brands I usually see around here are Andersen, Pella, Marvin, Jeld Wen, American Craftsman, Crestline. I thought I saw Peachtree somewhere. Not sure what else.
Hello everyone, I hired a tradesman to install new windows. He was suppose to install brick mold style windows and he said the style we got were not the right kind. These new windows now need 3 1/2" extensions boards boards installed on the inside to be flush with the drywall to do the trim. The two windows that are installed in the garage don't look to bad because they are recessed in surrounded by brick. The four other windows that are installed are surrounded by J channel and aluminum siding, these windows protrude about an 1" or so out from the J channel rather than being flush as are the old brick mold style. They had to cut the opening wider(took out both 2x4 jambs and replaced with 1x4) and higher(took out a 2x4 on the header? at the top) We still have the two big picture type windows in the dining and living room left to do plus three smaller windows in the basement. The four windows installed in the siding look like hell and we really don't want him to continue. Any good ideas as how to proceed?
any replies are greatly appreciated
10-22-21, 11:08 AM
