I am about to purchase a 1920 home with the original double hung windows. During inspection we found several of the window latches, on the top sash, were not installed or were very loose. The wood in the sash was rotten...I'm assuming from condensate over the years getting into the wood and now the screws have nothing to grip.
In the disclosure statement, there is a section "Is the seller aware of any inoperable doors or windows, broken thermal seals or broken/cracked glass". They may not have been aware as many people don't look for it or maintain windows properly. But I would consider glazing as part of the broken thermal seal.
I'm not looking to gouge the seller. I just want a fair evaluation on what it will take to fix it properly so I don't end up with the cost. My preference for a long term maintenance fix is replace the rotten wood with new wood, and replace the glazing.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
David
- I'm asking the seller to repair. My request is that the wood is replaced and that epoxy is not acceptable. My last two houses had similar problems and epoxy doesn't seem to be a long term solution.
Does anyone have input into best method to repair and what would be acceptable repair? (More than likely, they will offer $ in lieu of repair...which is good, that way I can make sure it's done right)
- In addition, most of the window glazing putty is missing or cracked. I'm also asking for this to be repaired. For me, it's adds to the structural integrity of the window...and house. But I'm asking you experienced people for proper verbage on why it needs to be replaced.
In the disclosure statement, there is a section "Is the seller aware of any inoperable doors or windows, broken thermal seals or broken/cracked glass". They may not have been aware as many people don't look for it or maintain windows properly. But I would consider glazing as part of the broken thermal seal.
I'm not looking to gouge the seller. I just want a fair evaluation on what it will take to fix it properly so I don't end up with the cost. My preference for a long term maintenance fix is replace the rotten wood with new wood, and replace the glazing.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you,
David