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by diyfun
Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: how to fill the gap bigger than 0.25" and smaller than 0.5"
Replies: 3
Views: 7060

how to fill the gap bigger than 0.25" and smaller than 0.5"

what are you going to do with the gaps around the window frame if they are bigger than 0.25" and smaller than 0.5"? use good stuff or just silicone sealant or ...? I am replacing my basement windows. the basement is poured concrete.
by diyfun
Sun Oct 23, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: why simonton window glass size so small?
Replies: 9
Views: 12148

Re: why simonton window glass size so small?

I understand this. I have a contractor with a fair price for installation. But those dealers usually charge much more for the installation.
by diyfun
Sun Oct 23, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: why simonton window glass size so small?
Replies: 9
Views: 12148

Re: why simonton window glass size so small?

I'm a big fan of the Sunrise hopper window. Simonton runs a little on the bulky side. If you are coming from a steel hopper window anything is going loose glass because the strength of the frame material, think about it? I tried Sunrise. But their sale force is not good enough, I think. I cannot fi...
by diyfun
Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: why simonton window glass size so small?
Replies: 9
Views: 12148

why simonton window glass size so small?

I bought few Simonton 5500 hopper windows (32.25"x14.75") for my basement. I found the window's glass size is about 2" narrow than HomeDepot's basement window (same size). I am a little surprise about this. The glass size is important for basment windows, I think. And also i found its...
by diyfun
Sat Oct 01, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: where to buy good windows for DIY project
Replies: 4
Views: 7165

Re: where to buy good windows for DIY project

Windows on Washington wrote:Check with Harvey or a building supply location in your area.
I was in one of Harvey's showrooms and they don't want to their windows being installed by homeowner.
by diyfun
Sat Oct 01, 2011 1:22 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: where to buy good windows for DIY project
Replies: 4
Views: 7165

where to buy good windows for DIY project

I am trying to find where to buy good vinyl hopper basement windows other than HD and Lowes windows. do you have any suggestion? I am in Boston area.