Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

The windows are Northstar made in Canada. The gap under the window is about 1 inch but it is packed with fiberglass insulation. Removing the trim to install the foam sounds like a good idea but it is a lot of work. I have always heard that vinyl windows sag over time. I just don't want problems 5, 1...

Another great option is to inject foam around the surround. This will help support and distribute the weight very nicely and give you added structure. Any thoughts on how to do this? Everything is sealed now. Would I drill a few holes in the window frame near the other screws and inject from there?...

Another great option is to inject foam around the surround. This will help support and distribute the weight very nicely and give you added structure. Any thoughts on how to do this? Everything is sealed now. Would I drill a few holes in the window frame near the other screws and inject from there?...

Thx for the post. These windows are 3 section sliders (25%, 50%, 25%) so the two sections on the ends are partially over the sill but the large center section is cantilevered over the sill by a few inches. The window is 5 ft tall so that section (4 ft x 5 ft) of double pane glass is just hanging out...

HI everyone I have looked here many times but this is the first time I am posting. We just had our final install of our windows. This is our second batch and with a new company because the original company did not offer a High Solar Heat Gain Window. We wanted to match the other windows so we did a ...