Comments on: Episode #7 - Broken Glass

By: The Handyguys

The Handyguys — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:40:24 +0000

Did you say rotted wood? The show that is going live in just over an hour is about rotted window sills and rotted exterior wood. We are also covering ladders in that show. Here is the URL
http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/68/episode-11-a-step-up
Good luck with your project and let us know if you have any questions.

By: HouseObsession

HouseObsession — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:34:00 +0000

Well, I’ve decided to do a little of both. On the side of the house (upstairs) where I am dealing with rotten headers & sills…I’m going to just replace them with vinyl double hung windows. You can’t see these windows from the street so it won’t infringe with the curb appeal of the house. It will however help out on heating costs…and of course I’ll be able to replace the rotten wood at the same time. I’m keeping the nice looking 12 over 1 windows downstairs and on the front. They’re less damaged and over time I can re-glaze them as necessary.

By: The Handyguys

The Handyguys — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:47:40 +0000

Dear HouseObsession - Handyguy Brian here, I do think its worth it. The look of the old windows is very expensive to replicate in a modern window. If you live in a climate where super effeciency is not a major concern then I would go for re-glazing. If you need to cut your heating bills, are not concerned with keeping the original fabric of your house and can afford the investment then the Andersons may be the way to go. There are other brands too, Pella and Marvin come to mind (for wood on the inside). Make sure you shop around and compare prices.

By: HouseObsession

HouseObsession — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:53:25 +0000

OMG, I was seriously about to post something about repairing old windows. Mine was more posing the question of HOW?! …and is it worth it?! I’ve got some beautiful old windows in my new [old] house, but many are in dire need of some love. I bought new locks to install, but some need new glazing too. Anyways….once I’m ready to really get started I’m going to be checking back in on this page. In the meantime, I’m also having Anderson windows come out and give me an estimated cost on a few replacements.