<![CDATA[DIY Home Improvement, Remodeling & Repair Forum - Windows and Doors]]> http://www.houserepairtalk.com/ en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:45:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.houserepairtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[DIY Home Improvement, Remodeling & Repair Forum - Windows and Doors]]> http://www.houserepairtalk.com/ Using grout on exterior door lock or handle http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/using-grout-exterior-door-lock-handle-9839/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:57:56 GMT One of the benefits of living in Seattle is the opportunity to enjoy the rainy winter storms and be happy that it is too warm for snow. Unfortunately, one of my wood exterior doors on an upper deck is very exposed to these storms. I started to repaint it last week and tried to remove the deadbolt... One of the benefits of living in Seattle is the opportunity to enjoy the rainy winter storms and be happy that it is too warm for snow. Unfortunately, one of my wood exterior doors on an upper deck is very exposed to these storms. I started to repaint it last week and tried to remove the deadbolt and handle units in order to paint behind them. I was unable to remove the deadbolt and was forced to drill out the screws. Inside the deadbolt and handle sets rust had frozen the screws and other parts.

I have purchased replacement units and am ready to reinstall them. Since I will have to replace the door itself in a few years with a sturdier one I want to be able to reuse this new equipment on it. The question I have is whether I should use caulk under the exterior escutheons to keep out water (and rust). None of the instructions I have read on the internet for any of the major suppliers (Schlage, Baldwin,etc.) addresses this issue. Apparently their equipment is not subject to rain and water damage ;) I know you have to be careful with the grout and avoid using too much. But is there something I don't see? Is there a better way of keeping water out of the mechanisms?

Thanks for any suggestions or advice ]]> Windows and Doors dietcola http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/using-grout-exterior-door-lock-handle-9839/ Stain Fiberglass Entry Doors http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/stain-fiberglass-entry-doors-9796/ Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:32:35 GMT I am about to purchase a Reliabilt Entry Door system thru Lowes, with 2 sidelites and a transom. This is a replacement fix. While the door is Premium Fiberglass, the jamb/trim comes as vinyl clad. Most questions I come across concerning fiberglass doors deal with painting, but I want to stain.... I am about to purchase a Reliabilt Entry Door system thru Lowes, with 2 sidelites and a transom. This is a replacement fix. While the door is Premium Fiberglass, the jamb/trim comes as vinyl clad. Most questions I come across concerning fiberglass doors deal with painting, but I want to stain. Can I stain the jamb/trim or does it have to remain factory white. Not quite sure I want the 'outlined in white' look, even though the entry portion of the house is white vinyl siding. Any ideas out there? ]]> Windows and Doors Gryphon http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/stain-fiberglass-entry-doors-9796/ are these windows installed correct??? http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/these-windows-installed-correct-9789/ Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:01:39 GMT We had 9 windows and 3 doors replaced with new construction windows /doors Milgard (paid $ 7400). We wanted to remodel our house and put stucco on it, so we had the windows replaced first. Now, all the stucco contractors that are coming over are telling us that the windows are not properly... We had 9 windows and 3 doors replaced with new construction windows /doors Milgard (paid $ 7400). We wanted to remodel our house and put stucco on it, so we had the windows replaced first. Now, all the stucco contractors that are coming over are telling us that the windows are not properly installed (are inside not at the wall siding level), and for sure will leak. Also, the windows doesn’t have the proper insulation, flashing paper is only at the bottom and also have the paper cut it at corners. In order to fix this they recommend to take them all off and reinstall it properly and it will cost us aprox $ 3,000. After talking to more than 20 contractors they said that they never saw such a sloppy job.
Photos are attached. Please help me with advice!
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]]> Windows and Doors michelleb http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/these-windows-installed-correct-9789/ 20 inch by pass or slab closet doors. http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/20-inch-pass-slab-closet-doors-9776/ Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:10:03 GMT Good Morning,
I have a closet that measures around 39 inches it has by pass doors on it. I pulled the rug up as we had a wall to wall rug then I had the hardwood floors done & the old linoleum pulled out in front & inside the closet & had tiles put down.
Now I have about a three inch gap from the bottom of the closet doors to the tiles. They are on a track with wheels on them I was going to take the track down put some board under it & the track back up so the doors would be lower. But the doors are all scratched up on top from where it kept coming off the track plus the door is hollow so it is chipped also.
My problem is I can not find 20 inch doors 24 is the smallest I went on craigslist & put a want add in a guy emailed me & said he had two 20 inch doors after driving an hour to get there they were 24 inch doors but for $10. I bought them as they are in like new condition.
My question is does anyone know where I can find 20 inch doors? I tried this place on the web & they will make them for me out of solid mahogany for $600. but I am not a Rockefeller.
Also I was told I can cut down the 24 inch but am not sure or trust myself to do this I was told to scribe a mark then cut it with a circular saw but I would rather use my table saw as I'm not steady with a circular saw. So can this be done on a table saw? & if so what kind of blade would I need? but I would rather buy 2o inch doors already cut I just don't understand why they are so hard to find. Any information would be a big help.
Thank you! ]]> Windows and Doors 70chevelless http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/20-inch-pass-slab-closet-doors-9776/ Who buys wavy glass? http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/who-buys-wavy-glass-9769/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:39:37 GMT Does anyone know where I should go or who I should contact to sell the wavy glass from my windows?
I know, I know. I'm crazy for getting rid of it. But the sad fact is that we can not afford the heating bills that result largely from the drafts from the windows. We just had an energy test done today, and although I have no idea what this means, he said that our house was at 1000, whereas most new houses are at 100. Okay, so I was not surprised to find out that our house is extremely drafty. Also, the wood sashes are loaded with lead (the most lead in our house that the inspector had even seen), although they didn't give us too much trouble because they are all painted shut, so lead dust hasn't been much of an issue. However, that also means that we run the air half the year (also expensive), because there is no way to get fresh air into the house.
So....they must be replaced, and we can not afford to replace with custom wood, using the old glass. Fortunately, there is a "get the lead out" program in our city that offers 0% loans to complete lead abatement. So vinyl it is.

I would hate for all of that history to go to the landfill, and frankly, I would really love to use that glass to fund one of the other 856 projects that need to be completed in our house. But I have no idea where to look. I can't sell the whole windows, as the lead program specifies that the wood must be disposed of. But I asked if I could cut the glass out before abatement begins, and they couldn't see why not. Ah, the wood was in questionable shape anyway. But I will have about 30 panels of wavy glass from 1890, the largest of which is 56"x40". I know that there is a market for the stuff, but how do I tap into it? Anyone know? Also, does anyone know what would be a reasonable price for this glass? ]]> Windows and Doors KatyE http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/who-buys-wavy-glass-9769/ <![CDATA[my door won't shut unless I slam it]]> http://www.houserepairtalk.com/f10/my-door-wont-shut-unless-i-slam-9728/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:51:19 GMT I hope you can see the photos. How do I fix this door problem? I tried to take out the wood between the frame but wasn't able too. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!
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