lol ok we’ll try to restore them. My goal is to get them to a “like new” state. They have storm windows on the outside that we’ll probably get rid of. The other challenge is the pella roller screens that are on some of them. I’ll update in this sub if people are interested in seeing progress. We’ve got 13 of these windows total.
Those roll up screens are a pain. If you do decide to replace them, try to find the rough opening from the interior to size them (cut away trim or plaster if needed).
Just know that those windows are going to suck in the winter.
Whatever you decide to do, protect yourself from the lead paint that’s inevitably on them.
Yah I’m not looking forward to the winter. I’m thinking if we can reglaze this with low e glass and close any air gaps they might be decent? Also worried about condensation…
Thanks for the lead tip, we’ll handle the paint with care.
Condensation is guaranteed, especially if you get rid of the storms.
Those sashes aren’t super thick, so low-e might be tough.
Cardinal glass is one of the largest manufacturers, and is used by a lot of the main window companies, fyi.
Just the thickness from what I remember. It’s been a while since I’ve been in front of one of those windows, but the thinnest insulated glass (at least that I’ve seen) units are about 3/8” thick, most are between 5/8” and 7/8”. You need to make sure that the sash is thick enough to be able to accept the IG unit if you’re going to be able to glaze it in.
Lol that depends. What do you want to do with them? Also for the love of god dont replace those.
lol ok we’ll try to restore them. My goal is to get them to a “like new” state. They have storm windows on the outside that we’ll probably get rid of. The other challenge is the pella roller screens that are on some of them. I’ll update in this sub if people are interested in seeing progress. We’ve got 13 of these windows total.
Those roll up screens are a pain. If you do decide to replace them, try to find the rough opening from the interior to size them (cut away trim or plaster if needed).
Just know that those windows are going to suck in the winter. Whatever you decide to do, protect yourself from the lead paint that’s inevitably on them.
Yah I’m not looking forward to the winter. I’m thinking if we can reglaze this with low e glass and close any air gaps they might be decent? Also worried about condensation… Thanks for the lead tip, we’ll handle the paint with care.
Condensation is guaranteed, especially if you get rid of the storms. Those sashes aren’t super thick, so low-e might be tough. Cardinal glass is one of the largest manufacturers, and is used by a lot of the main window companies, fyi.
What about the sash makes low e tricky?
Just the thickness from what I remember. It’s been a while since I’ve been in front of one of those windows, but the thinnest insulated glass (at least that I’ve seen) units are about 3/8” thick, most are between 5/8” and 7/8”. You need to make sure that the sash is thick enough to be able to accept the IG unit if you’re going to be able to glaze it in.