Hey everyone. I noticed there is a crack in one of the squares of our bathroom privacy window and water is getting into just that square. Is my only option to replace the whole 48"X48" window? Other sug
gestions? Thanks!
That will prevent water from getting in, but it will staem up. You need to be able to pull a vac to prevent clouding. Since it;s just a privacy window the silicon is a good idea. Do it.
Since it cracked, it's likely that the frame may be distorting from improper clearance to the building materials around the window... either the rough opening or the siding. That might cause difficulty in "repair" v.s. replacement.
If you want to caulk it, I would not use silicone since it is not glass. I'd suggest clear OSI Quad. Do it when the space inside is dry because you will seal any liquid water in there forever. And as Norm noted that moisture will still be a problem.
How long has this window been installed? Was it installed by professionals? If it has been installed for a long period of time it may be nothing more than exposure to the elements. If it's not glass, the sun and temp changes can reek havoc on things. Platics especially become very brittle and will crack with the slightest movement. In the name of expense and ease of repair, I would go with your silicone repair.
Thanks everyone for the information! The house was built in 2004 and we are the 2nd owners, so the window is more than likely original and about 18 years old. Wear and tear overall seems like the culprit. I sealed the crack for now and am looking around to have it replaced.
Is it possible to remove a pane from a double pane tilt latch Anderson sash to repair the glazing between the two panes on the interior bottom ans sides of the sash.Apparently the original seal has failed after 20 years and the sash is fogging and the glazing is deteriorated.I would like to take apart and reglaze rather than drill holes in the glass.
Sorry if this has been addressed, but I have searched around the site for a bit and haven't found anything that exactly describes my problem.
I am installing a new door for an interior closet. The new and old door are the EXACT same size. I have fitted the hinges to the new door and installed it in the jamb. The hinges are snug on the new door and flush against the edge. The new door seems to be way off width-wise--by like a 1/4", and equally throughout the length of the door. It seems ridiculous to trim either side of the door when it is the EXACT same size as the old door. I would rather solve the problem by thinking it through than just start chopping away at stuff. I'm just at a loss. Probably not an easy solution without actually being able to see it, but figured I'd ask in case I'm missing something completely obvious.
Thanks!
07-23-22, 05:01 AM
