Re: Need advice on drafty wood windows

I have casement ( crank out ) windows double pane glass I have removed the
window to replace the wood sash, the windows are 2X6 in size they are kind
heavy, I did the work from the inside, its not to bad of a job if you take
your time. I saved $150 in labor to R/R the wood sash myself.

Tom.


"Don Gross" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
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> I have a 'sunroom' that has double hung single pane glass.  This room is
on
> the North side of the house (odd for a sunroom) and is always cold in the
> winter, especially when it is windy.
>
> A contractor has given me a bid to replace the 10 windows with totally new
> units, however I can get a 'sash replacement' system from the local home
> improvement store for about 6o % of the contractor bid cost.  According to
> the manufacturer this replacement system can be installed by a reasonably
> skilled homeowner in about 20 minutes per window, and all of the work can
be
> done from the inside.  If the manufacturers marketing information is to be
> believed, installing the replacements would amount to less than 4 hours of
> my effort with a savings of more than $1000.
>
> I have also considered putting up storm windows, but I would like to do
> something with all of the windows in the house, and am not crazy about
> climbing around on a ladder to do that job.
>
> My question is does has anyone had experience with a 'sash replacement'
> system such as this, and are you happy with the results?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Don
>
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