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by jschu121
Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:28 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Casing and apron size
Replies: 0
Views: 7404

Casing and apron size

I recently replaced our old, metal casements with double hung vinyl windows. We have a brick house with masonry construction. The old windows had a stool and apron on the bottom of the window, and plaster returns from the interior wall to window jamb face. I removed those plaster returns to take out...
by jschu121
Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:25 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Water in double hung sash
Replies: 2
Views: 1617

Re: Water in double hung sash

Thanks shamu. I figured that was the case, but wanted to make sure everything is ok.
by jschu121
Sat Jan 01, 2011 12:32 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Water in double hung sash
Replies: 2
Views: 1617

Water in double hung sash

I replaced my old windows with Simonton 5500's this summer. It doesn't happen on all of the windows, but some windows appear to have water in the sash. When I remove the sash to clean it and I tilt the sash to one side a small amount of water drips out of the weep holes on the bottom of the sash. Is...
by jschu121
Mon Aug 23, 2010 8:02 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Masonry installation
Replies: 11
Views: 11833

Re: Masonry installation

Thanks for the advice. I did use quad all around, and found it remained workable for a sufficiently long time. Another question related to caulking - Most of the other windows have an angle iron header that is offset 1/2" - 5/8" inside of the brick stop. So, if I put the window in the open...
by jschu121
Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Masonry installation
Replies: 11
Views: 11833

Re: Masonry installation

That's the dilemma. Most of the windows require about 12 ft of caulked surface, with a picture window getting up to 28 ft. I plan to fit the window, predrill, remove, caulk, and set it. How long before it skins over?
by jschu121
Mon Jul 26, 2010 9:09 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Masonry installation
Replies: 11
Views: 11833

Re: Masonry installation

The brick opening is slightly recessed on the header and sill so I decided to use the brick opening as a stop for the window. I plan to caulk against the inside face of the brick before inserting the window and then going around the outside joint between the window and brick with caulk as well. The ...
by jschu121
Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:24 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Simonton 5500 window dimensions
Replies: 6
Views: 7164

Re: Simonton 5500 window dimensions

Thanks Anthony. I will say Simonton did eventually get back to me.
by jschu121
Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:15 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Simonton 5500 window dimensions
Replies: 6
Views: 7164

Simonton 5500 window dimensions

Does anyone have an extra DH 5500 hanging around? I'm trying to determine the distance between the outside of the window frame to the base of the screen housing. This is the part that will typically but up against the sash stop and face outside. I called Simonton and they sent CAD drawings, but the ...
by jschu121
Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Masonry installation
Replies: 11
Views: 11833

Re: Masonry installation

Any preference for mounting location?
by jschu121
Sat Jul 10, 2010 7:36 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Masonry installation
Replies: 11
Views: 11833

Re: Masonry installation

I think the screw holes will best align with the masonry block in order to maintain proper setback from the outside face of the brick using either method. Because the masonry opening is so large I'm thinking of framing it out (tapcon into block) and then screwing into wood frame. This frame will als...
by jschu121
Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:17 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Masonry installation
Replies: 11
Views: 11833

Masonry installation

I have a brick rowhouse with the original single-pane steel casements. The construction is brick on the outside, a 1" cavity, 4" masonry block, and then plaster, going outside to inside. I cut away the plaster around the window to get a better idea of things. The opening in the masonry blo...
by jschu121
Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: BF Rich Cabernet and Simonton 5500 - best value
Replies: 7
Views: 3961

Re: BF Rich Cabernet and Simonton 5500 - best value

Thanks Skydawggy. I'm actually planning to install them myself, and after looking at the Impressions I think we're going to go with the Reflections. Do you have any thoughts on the different glass packages? I think I read in another post that the Superspacer upgrade will make the window qualify (wit...
by jschu121
Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: BF Rich Cabernet and Simonton 5500 - best value
Replies: 7
Views: 3961

Re: BF Rich Cabernet and Simonton 5500 - best value

Thanks, Mike. Do you have an idea how much more the Impressions series would run? I do like the Superspacer and thought about that upgrade for the Reflections. Any thought on if thats worth it?
by jschu121
Tue Jun 29, 2010 4:51 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: BF Rich Cabernet and Simonton 5500 - best value
Replies: 7
Views: 3961

BF Rich Cabernet and Simonton 5500 - best value

I've been reading this forum for a while and would like some opinions. I will be installing the windows myself, but hiring a contractor to help me install the first few. As such, I'm comparing prices of the windows themselves. I've read more positive things about the 5500, but nothing really negativ...