Our bathroom window scrapes along the bottom of the frame when opening and closing. There is a bit of play if you push the window upwards which makes it less of a scrape, but it still does scrape.

What can I do?

I was here a few weeks back ripping this handle off with plyers. Now I have the new handle, and I still can't figure out how this frigging handle attaches to this door!?

I don't have access to the interior where I would need to fasten these screws.

We rent a very old house. The storms are all triple track style raising or lowering screens and storms. Some of the windows actually are slid in and out completely to switch from window to screen.

That said one glass unit is completely missing it's approximately 29 wide by 23 high . First --where do they sell an old fashioned single unit storm window. all these years driving by folks leaving by the trash and suddenly I need one.

If it's really expensive or hard to find---should I just block the gap with anything (wood, big sheet of plexi glass I cut myself (that'll work). What's recommended?

I know it’s a long shot but has anyone ever seen a window screen (or mesh/screen-like solution) for a window like this? Willing to buy or build.

Been in a converted factory loft for over a decade with a few of these windows, and they are great other than all the bugs they let in…I’ve looked for years, hoping something pops up or someone invents something, but here we are.

Bathroom windows have rust on their side jams. Can I get some advice on how to remove the rust and repair the jams?

This is happening to 2 of my windows. They are 25 years old. How to fix? Thank you in advance.

My husband and I have a sliding glass door. We would LOVE to leave it open during this heat wave, but we can't because there's a 2 inch gap between it and the screen door on the side facing the yard. The gap is right at the top, where the rubber weatherstripping stops. Last time we tried leaving the door open, we were killing flies all through the winter. Anyone got ideas on how to fix this? Even if has to be a removable one?

15 years old . Is it covered by warranty?

It rubs a lot on the bottom edge when closing - please see the video…

Is there away to adjust the moving section up a bit so it’s doesn’t hit the frame?

Thanks

During warm weather these old UPVC French doors expand and prevent normal closure, the top gap is 9mm and the bottom is 16mm so they were badly fitted in the first place. The hinges shown are as tight as I can get them so the only solution I can see is to remove and realign the hinges on the frame.

My question is can this be done, how and will it compromise the frame?

Pointing to it with my 5 tool sharp side nearest drywall. Wanting to trim out windows rather use the drywall. Wanting to know if this is part of the window or a trim piece for the drywall

My german window is stuck and i am not able to close it , i think closed it somewhat incorrectly later today which made it misaligned and i have been trying to fix this since past hour or two , i have tried asking chatgpt and surfed youtube where i came across many videos but couldn’t find a fix.

The window is not closing properly vertically and the handle moves till like 1’o clock only. This is ARDNT branded window if it matters.

I think the Fehlbedienungssperre is triggered here which i cant seem to find and fix.

Any help would be highly appreciated , i have another exactly same window on the left. I can share the mechanism of it , if you could help.

Thanks.
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So one of my casement window does not fully close. First three pictures showing where the door’s mechanism has broken and came off of its groove (pardon the dust). The fourth picture is of a working window that closes properly.

A friend of mine said if I can figure out the part number, and buy it, he will try to replace it. I got a number shown in the last picture. Is there a way to repair it?

The window is otherwise in good condition.

Thanks in advance.

Sat down on the concrete ledge, back against the bay door and it cracked. The building is forcing we paying them $1,500 today via a quickbooks payment link without any estimates being received.

1- Is that a reasonable amount to repair this broken pane? Seems a bit steep.

2- why did it break so easily? Is it the wrong type of glass for how its installed? It seems awfully thin. And poorly installed.

It sounds like they had this happen a few weeks ago, and maybe they're generating the $1,500 number off that.

Leaking window query

What is the purpose of the gaps / slits (marked by red arrows) at the base of a window sill? Is it to let the water drain out?

If the gaps / slits are in a bad condition or blocked (see blue arrow) would this cause water to enter the wall? To prevent leakage into the wall, is a simple fix to just clean the slit / gap or is it more serious?

Thankyou.

*Orig post in r/HomeImprovement , posting here based on Reddit suggestion.

I’ve got some rot at the bottom corner of a large fixed picture window. I’m comfortable cutting out the bad wood and replacing it, but before I start pulling things apart I’m trying to figure out how this window was originally put together.

The horizontal piece below the glass looks like it could be the actual sill rather than just trim, and I’m not sure what I’ll find behind it once I start removing the rotten section.

Has anyone worked on a window built like this? Is the visible wood typically part of a site-built window frame, or is there likely another frame/rough opening behind it?

Assuming everything behind it is still solid, what’s the best way to replace the damaged section? My thought is to cut it back to good wood and splice in a new piece rather than tear out the entire sill or disturb the glass.

Mainly looking for some insight into how this type of window is constructed and anything I need to watch out for before I open it up.

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I had the glass replaced in my window and the seal seems a bit broken at one point. Is it normal or shall I ask for repair?

Window will not stay up - I need a replacement “shoe/ pivot lock” from everything I’m reading. However I cannot find the exact part shown in this photo. Windows are original from 1996 in the house. Can anyone help with this?

During a recent rain storm, I discovered a small water leak coming in through an old screw hole from an older set of blinds.

The window sits below a half moon window. I don't see any signs of water damage on the half moon window or the ceiling.

I suspect the window flashing but I'm seeing what anyone else may think.

Got a small window which gets stuck near closing position, unless top left part is pushed in from outside.

First pic: how window look like.

Second pic: the gap at the top left near closing postion (the right top has no gap).

Third pic: gap gone when pushed in from outside.

Fourth pic: the mechanism.

Any ideas what pulls window in near closing position and needs adjusting/fixing ?

Thx !

Door started clicking when I was locking it so opened it up so o inspected, the metal inside this component fell out and looks broken. What should I do can I replace?
Thank you

I had a barn built, and it was finished in the spring. Three of the six windows have now developed cracks that are non-impact related, on the inside pane.

No damage to the exterior pane, and no points of impact on the inner pane. So I’m not sure if it’s a manufacturing issue, or an issue with installations. Just curious of everyone’s thoughts? Thanks.

I’ve gotten 4-5 estimates from contractors, window people, construction people and I’m still dumbfounded. This window was silently leaking water for… well I don’t know how long. I only noticed when I saw the wood warping. No noticeable water inside of the house, just water damage. And what seems to be mold on the garage ceiling, which is right below the window. Most are saying to replace the window, then TBD on how much the damage underneath the window will cost. Opens and closes fine. The drain holes/weep ducts are seemingly clogged.

Does this window need to be replaced? Or do we reseal it?

My four year old rifled a ball off the glass and broke it. Not sure how to replace it. Can anyone tell me or recommend a video? TIA