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Topic: broken window pane--replace or fix?
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RemodelingGuy
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From: Houston, Texas
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 08-22-2003 07:33 AM
   
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Terry S
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posted 08-20-2003 04:57 AM
I did this! works fine for me. We are saving our money to buy new windows and a contractor was going to charge $260 to replace the window on the second floor. Money better spent on replacement.
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RemodelingGuy
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posted 08-17-2003 02:46 AM
Keep us up to date on the remodeling of your home.Sounds like a great project! ------------------
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pianolady
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From: Wooster, OH 44691
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-14-2003 09:12 AM
Sure, it makes sense. Thanks very much! I think I'll go the sealant route; anything that's less work is good right now because I have a LOT of painting to get done in the next couple of weeks, and I have 4 little kids in tow. Your comment about the old units never seeming to go back right was the clincher for me; you're absolutely right on that one, and I should've thought of that myself. By the way, we have some windows with the old rope/counterweight system, and the ropes are broken. I thought I read somewhere along the line that there was some kind of a replacement system for those old windows that would eliminate the counterweights. Do you know anything about that?
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RemodelingGuy
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posted 08-14-2003 08:21 AM
Would like to hear if that made sense if you get a chance to respond.- Jimmy
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RemodelingGuy
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posted 08-10-2003 09:32 PM
If you want to go the sealant route, here is a silicone, available at your local hardware store, that is CLEAR and will do a patch job until you replace the unit in the future.>> 10.1 oz. Clear Window and Door Silicone Rubber Sealant
• Brand: GE
• Model: GE012A 12C However, if you want to remove the entire window unit, I believe that you can do it, but it is going to be a heck of a chore and old units like that never seem to go back the way they came. If you are planning on tearing the entire window out in the near future, it is on the second floor and can't be seen from the ground, go for the temporary fix if you don't wan't to sway from a ladder yet.  Have a great day! ------------------
Jimmy McDonald
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McMoldMan@ToxicMoldUSA.com [This message has been edited by RemodelingGuy (edited 08-10-2003).]
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pianolady
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From: Wooster, OH 44691
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted 08-10-2003 11:30 AM
It's a diagonal crack in the lower right-hand part of the window pane (in the glass). I realize that replacing the glass isn't a big deal in itself. The issue is that we have the original windows with the counter-weights in them, and we're not sure if it's worth trying to get up on a ladder and have someone hand the new glass out (it's a two-story deal with 10-foot ceilings, so no one's jumping at the chance to be up on the ladder if we don't need to be), or is there some way to take the window apart from the inside to repair the glass inside the room? or is it all worth it? Maybe there's some kind of glass sealer out there that will keep the wind from coming in the crack until we can get new windows. We like the old windows, but the house is going to be so expensive to heat, I think we're going to forgo the nostalgia and replace them with something more efficient, just not this year. We're already replacing all the plumbing, wiring, and kitchen, so we have enough projects on our plate. If anyone knows of an easy way to take the window apart from the inside, that would be our preference, but we don't know where to start. We've always had the newer-style double-hung windows before and aren't real familiar with the counter-weight thing.
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RemodelingGuy
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posted 08-10-2003 05:43 AM
I would certainly give the repair a chance I do believe.Is the crack in the wood frame? Is it effecting the integrity of the window. Is it leaking? Can the crack be filled with putty, sanded and painted? No one hear is against repairs I can tell ya. In the future, you can send digital pictures to me ( via my email addy below ) of any repairs you have questions about I will help in any way I can. I love repairing Old Houses! ------------------
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pianolady
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From: Wooster, OH 44691
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posted 08-08-2003 03:43 PM
We just bought a 1917 home that we are remodeling. Unfortunately, due to money, we have to do a little at a time, although we're doing quite a bit to get moved in. We have a window (probably original to the house) that has a cracked pane on the second floor (pretty high up, as we have 10-ft. ceilings) in a rather large window. We can't afford to replace them right away, although our goal is to replace the windows in the whole house within the next 5 years as we get money. Is there a way (and is it worth it) to just seal off the crack somehow until we can afford to replace the window, or should I get a new glass for that window and figure out how to replace the pane on my own? My husband's busy with wiring and plumbing, so it's up to me to work it out! Thanks in advance for any advice.
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