Discussion Board Forum for Vinyl Windows

Thanks for the advice. I cut everything back out and shimmed up one side. Everything looks much better now, as far as the the reveal and meeting rails go. In order to get everything squared up, the top left of the replacement window frame is basically pushed all the way up against the top left jamb,...

I just installed my first replacement OKNA window. I took my time, checked for plumb level and square (or so I thought). Everything looked pretty close, but not perfect. I caulked the stops inside (before setting window in place) and outside after it was in place. The window opens and closes just fi...

What are some quality window caulks that would be ok for sub 40 temperatures? I live in MASS, and the temps here have been running in the 20's and 30's. I've read the OSI quad is good for outside, but how will it be in these colder temps?

Thanks

Thanks. Very well written. Everything you said makes perfect sense.

Thank you both for the response. Do you normally attach the sill adapter so it sits behind the exterior stops (inside) or in front of the exterior stops (outside)? And just to clarify for myself, I want the tensioner screws to be extended so they are making contact with the jambs? So basically their...

Hi all, I've been reading this board for a while, just recently registered. I just purchased some new (replacement not new construction) OKNA 500 windows and am about to try and install them myself. They will be replacing older, wooden double hung. The double hung windows are already removed. I have...