r/windowrepair

Do these windows look installed correctly with the siding? Under contract on the house and the windows didn't seem installed Properly.

Hi i got this broken glass window, is somebody can tell me how to fix it? Is it has to replace all of them, or just 1 panel or event only the broken glass one? Thanks

Top portion of window is cracked, just on the outside. Called a window repair/ replacement company and they are booked about 3-4 months out. Is this something I can (relatively easily) fix myself?

I purchased this house recently. Don't know how old are these windows. The house is 150 years old.

The window sash panels fall down with no resistance. This is true for all the windows. Could all of the balances have failed? Is there some reason they could have been removed or "disconnected"? How do I go about identifying/investigating/fixing?

Does anyone know why this might happen? I have a window in the front yard and backyard that both got the almost exact same round hole in them. Any ideas??

I have these windows, they needed to be reglazed so we took the entire frame and tracks/balance out. We also noticed that the springs were no longer attached and that’s why the windows are a nightmare to open and then slam shut.
The problem is they are so old, and I can’t find replacement clips (the eroded red/pink things at the end of the springs). The springs are not in too bad shape and I thought i could clean them and just replace the clips. No luck.

So I am guessing I need to replace the entire track thing that houses the springs. I am seeing lots of suggestions from Google. They look very different than what I have now and I’m wondering if anyone can talk to me like I have absolutely no idea of technical terms of window parts and give me a suggestion on how to fix these?

Basically the coil springs on 3 (!) of my sash windows have broken and I'm being quoted £400 per window for repair.

Can I take out and replace this spring mechanism myself? I don't see a wider opening anywhere along the cavity where the mechanism sits that would allow me to pull it out.

Any advice on repairing old glass? We've got cracks and unfortunately near enough a military base the glass does rattle during certain exercises.

I thought of the same UV curing resin used on windshields and other glass repair. Small needle, push it into the crack, let start to cure, wipe excess.

I am NOT in the position to remove and start redoing windows though that is the plan at some point. Other more pressing issues like redoing the floors and piping first.

Condensation is cause it's cooler inside than out but it's all on the external side of the glass

Handyman left two of my windowsills like this (rotten wood/holes, he filled it with expandable foam). I’m worried about my cat digging up/eating some of this (she likes to sit here), so I’d like to either seal this up or cover it. Aesthetics is not a primary concern here, safety is. Ideally something simple and cost effective I can do without lots of tools.

I’ve vacuumed up the sills as best as I can. Three pics here:

https://imgur.com/a/EAHQu5J

Note that the sills are exposed to the elements through the screen, but will have a storm window during winters.

PS: I rent, so there’s a limit to what I can do

My husband just noticed this since the window is a loft space that we don’t use often. No idea what caused it to crack. Do we need to get a window company or can a handyman do this?

How much would you charge in Labor to replace the complete windowsill, the bottom frame of the window, caulk and paint. Just Labor.

Bonjour à tous !

Je suis locataire depuis 2 ans de cet appart avec mon conjoint, nous avons une grande baie vitrée exposé plein sud qui prend tout le soleil + les intempéries (il n’y a pas d’avant toit).

Cet hiver nous avons remarqué que parfois de l’eau « gouté » au niveau des fenêtres a l’intérieur. Après inspection je pense que le joint est mort dessous les fenêtres.

Et la plus récemment j’ai découvert que le joint est complètement cramé à l’extérieur.

J’ai 2 questions :
- Pour l’extérieur : est-ce que je peux remettre du silicone par dessus le joint cramé ? Je pense pas qu’on puisse le retirer c’est sec et hyper dur.
- Pour l’intérieur : refaire le joint avec un mastic acrylique ?

Merci par avance !

It seems fine in regular rain, but leaks in windy, heavy rain. Interior leak is coming from this nail in the trim above the window, but I can't work out where it's originating from. Recaulked the exterior, but the problem remains. What should I check next?

Last year we bought our home and we haven’t done anything since but we had a window guy out and he recommended taking it off and replacing the wood all around and then I guess re sealing it? I don’t have any current leaks, could I just caulk and then worry about it later?

Wood rot at the exterior window sill in this location was observed. 
Further evaluation and repair of the window sill is recommended.