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by Mike S.
Tue Oct 04, 2005 7:55 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Jamb-less window installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9132

I'm not sure what his arrangement is but the installer did come out and get a preview of what was involved. He knew before he took the job.
Also, at ~ $1000 per window, I thought I was paying good money to have it done right and that is what I was most interested in, having it done once and right.
by Mike S.
Tue Oct 04, 2005 3:28 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Jamb-less window installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9132

Unfortunately, this guy is their ONLY installer. He's not a one man show though, he brings two others (they actually did better than him but he's the one that directs everything) but if this company does anything then it is the same guy with his helpers that will come back. Also, they gave me lists ...
by Mike S.
Mon Oct 03, 2005 9:31 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Jamb-less window installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9132

I think you're right, I'm going to get someone else out here and talk to that lawyer. I can't imagine what kind of patch job they have in mind - 2 x 4's covering the whole window with caulk over it.
by Mike S.
Mon Oct 03, 2005 8:13 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Jamb-less window installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9132

Windows were just caulked (with textured caulk to look like mortar) to the brick. He filled in the gaps with fiberglass insulation and caulked over, no backing or anything. This was another problem that I raised with them. Since the outside is limestone it isn't a straight edge and in some places th...
by Mike S.
Sun Oct 02, 2005 9:15 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Jamb-less window installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9132

Thanks handyman19619. One thing that I forgot to mention (I thought of it when I read your first option) is that there is ~ 1.5 inch gap (seems to run the length of the house) between the outer limestone and the inner clay brick. This is where the vertical side of the window is resting so I'm not su...
by Mike S.
Sat Oct 01, 2005 11:56 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Jamb-less window installation
Replies: 13
Views: 9132

Jamb-less window installation

Hi, I'm looking for some advise on some Certainteed Bryn Mawr 2 casement windows I just had installed. I have a 60+ yr old limestone house and when the old steel windows were removed it was discovered that I had no vertical jambs. The installer did not put any in and also did not secure the window v...