I have Anderson swing out windows in my kitchen. One of them had a badly deteriorated sill and additional damage to the frame of the 2 window panels. I'm guessing that the problem was caused by Carpenter bees.
I called Anderson and told them that I wanted them to do a repair or sell me the parts so that I could do the repair. They told me that they would send a representative to my house. The representative told me the they do not do such repairs and also cannot sell me the pieces that I would need to do repair parts myself. I was told that my window style had been discontinued by Anderson.
The representative proposed an alternate approach. She suggested replacing the swing out window with a sliding window. The new window was wider then the existing window but not as high so carpentry work was required. The cost would be $4750. I passed on her proposal.
I chiseled out the deteriorated wood and then took measurements for making new pieces. I made them and installed them with screws and construction adhesive.
The repair went well. I think back. What if I did not have the knowledge and skills needed to do what I did?
It's good to have woodworking skills
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#2Ralph Lipeles wrote:I have Anderson swing out windows in my kitchen. One of them had a badly deteriorated sill and additional damage to the frame of the 2 window panels. I'm guessing that the problem was caused by Carpenter bees.
I called Anderson and told them that I wanted them to do a repair or sell me the parts so that I could do the repair. They told me that they would send a representative to my house. The representative told me the they do not do such repairs and also cannot sell me the pieces that I would need to do repair parts myself. I was told that my window style had been discontinued by Anderson.
The representative proposed an alternate approach. She suggested replacing the swing out window with a sliding window. The new window was wider then the existing window but not as high so carpentry work was required. The cost would be $4750. I passed on her proposal.
I chiseled out the deteriorated wood and then took measurements for making new pieces. I made them and installed them with screws and construction adhesive.
The repair went well. I think back. What if I did not have the knowledge and skills needed to do what I did?
You'd call "Windows-R-Us" and they'd sell you a unit with less glass area that might fit the r-o for less than half the price.
I called Anderson's Renewal unit about replacing a bow window segments in a rental home. The rep's price was 80% more than buying an entire new unit from the lumber yard. Have several contractor friends who all say that Anderson's replacement windows are the most expensive ones available, even accounting for install labor.
Fell proud!