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by Texwindow
Tue Jul 06, 2010 11:15 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Red Neck Aluminum Frame Window Puller
Replies: 4
Views: 6328

Re: Red Neck Aluminum Frame Window Puller

Hey Mike, I wish you were my neighbor I cant get any of my neighbors to help remove or install windows, you would come in handy.
by Texwindow
Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Installation Question
Replies: 3
Views: 11267

Re: Installation Question

Hello Dan, I started installing Jeld Wen windows in my house and I have no prior experience, but Jeld Wen has a seal adapter that clips on the bottom of the window and you caulk this to the brick. I am not sure of others methods. In my case I cut back into the sheetrock 1 1/4" to be able to scr...
by Texwindow
Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:57 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Red Neck Aluminum Frame Window Puller
Replies: 4
Views: 6328

Re: Red Neck Aluminum Frame Window Puller

No, I am not looking for investors. I think someone has a pattent on something similar to it anyhow. I got the idea from a similar tool I saw on the web. Rather than buy one I just made one and it works. I just posted it for other DIY's. It may be helpful to someone who is haveing to remove aluminum...
by Texwindow
Sun Jul 04, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Red Neck Aluminum Frame Window Puller
Replies: 4
Views: 6328

Red Neck Aluminum Frame Window Puller

I made this window frame puller out of wood, due to lack of acess to a welder. I have pulled three window frame with it and it worked great. Beats prying with crow bars and nail pullers. No broken brick or sheet rock. I put a towel under the base of the puller and on top of the sheet rock window sea...
by Texwindow
Sat Jul 03, 2010 7:22 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)
Replies: 11
Views: 11450

Re: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)

Well I guess so. Thanks for you opion and sharing your knowledge. Thanks
by Texwindow
Sat Jul 03, 2010 6:26 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)
Replies: 11
Views: 11450

Re: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)

By Style do you mean type (100% Silcone)? If so what do you use? You say you do not wet you finger, what do you do to get it smooth? I used a mixture of water and a little bit of clear hand soap, just enough so the silcone does not stick to my finger?
by Texwindow
Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:27 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)
Replies: 4
Views: 2009

Re: Grouting Vinyl Windows

Here are my pics before and after. Would this caulking/installation job be good enough for you? or am I being to pickey? Be honest. Thanks http://community.webshots.com/album/578087692beyjOu
by Texwindow
Sat Jul 03, 2010 3:12 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)
Replies: 11
Views: 11450

Re: Grouting Vinyl Windows

Here are my pics before and after. Would this caulking/installation job be good enough for you? or am I being to pickey? Be honest. Thanks http://community.webshots.com/album/578087692beyjOu
by Texwindow
Sun Jun 27, 2010 9:30 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)
Replies: 11
Views: 11450

Re: Grouting Vinyl Windows

Ill take some pics and post. Maybe I am just expecting too much.
by Texwindow
Sun Jun 27, 2010 5:10 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)
Replies: 4
Views: 2009

Re: Grouting Vinyl Windows

I realize that, but did not notice the DIY until after the fact and could not figure out how to move it. So do you have an answer to my questions? Thanks and have a good day
by Texwindow
Sun Jun 27, 2010 3:37 pm
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)
Replies: 4
Views: 2009

Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)

Hello everyone, I am in the process of changing out my windows. My house is a brick veneer and currently has single pane aluminium window. I have replace three of the window so far with vinyl windows and used 100% silicone caulk to fill in the 1/6" to 1/2" gaps between the vinyl window and...
by Texwindow
Sun Jun 27, 2010 3:09 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)
Replies: 11
Views: 11450

Grouting Vinyl Windows (Pic's)

Hello everyone, I am in the process of changing out my windows. My house is a brick veneer and currently has single pane aluminium window. I have replace three of the window so far with vinyl windows and used 100% silicone caulk to fill in the 1/6" to 1/2" gaps between the vinyl window and...