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Replacement windows - gap between windows and frame
Posted on 4/5/24 at 7:44 am
Posted on 4/5/24 at 7:44 am
I’m having windows replaced by a reputable company.
After day 1, I can see slivers of light in small areas around some windows.
Prior to installation, the installer said he would be caulking the gaps on their final day. But he didn’t say anything about foam insulation sprayed in.
I plan to ask, but I’m wondering what the experience of others has been when dealing with these window replacement companies. Is it normal to spray foam insulation or not?
After day 1, I can see slivers of light in small areas around some windows.
Prior to installation, the installer said he would be caulking the gaps on their final day. But he didn’t say anything about foam insulation sprayed in.
I plan to ask, but I’m wondering what the experience of others has been when dealing with these window replacement companies. Is it normal to spray foam insulation or not?
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Posted on 4/5/24 at 7:48 am to Willie Stroker
name the company
some of them hold their windows short to make an easier install and then try to use filler techniques to make up the gap. Some of them build the windows to fit which requires a more talented installer
if I had to guess I’m going window world
some of them hold their windows short to make an easier install and then try to use filler techniques to make up the gap. Some of them build the windows to fit which requires a more talented installer
if I had to guess I’m going window world
Posted on 4/5/24 at 8:21 am to cgrand
[name removed until job is complete]
This post was edited on 4/5/24 at 11:54 am
Posted on 4/5/24 at 8:25 am to Willie Stroker
to answer your question, no…spray foam is not normally the answer to a new install problem. It’s a fix to cover up a problem
post a pic of what you have. Did they not get the measurements right?
post a pic of what you have. Did they not get the measurements right?
Posted on 4/5/24 at 8:43 am to cgrand
The top inside of one window:
The side of the same window:
The bottom corner of another window:
Outside of the bottom corner of the above window:
The side of the same window:
The bottom corner of another window:
Outside of the bottom corner of the above window:
This post was edited on 4/5/24 at 9:31 am
Posted on 4/5/24 at 9:52 am to Willie Stroker
That is mis-measured. No way caulk fixes that. I would have them replace any windows that look like that.
We are getting our house done shortly and went with a super reputable installer so praying this isn’t going to be an issue.
We are getting our house done shortly and went with a super reputable installer so praying this isn’t going to be an issue.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 10:25 am to Willie Stroker
That looks like some bs I would do, not a professional installer
Posted on 4/5/24 at 10:45 am to Boss
yes that is what I was thinking although it’s possible I guess that the head/jamb/sill returns aren’t square. Drywall returns are notoriously out of square
Posted on 4/5/24 at 11:16 am to Boss
quote:
That is mis-measured. No way caulk fixes that. I would have them replace any windows that look like that.
The windows are not completed yet. They stayed until almost 9pm last night. When they came in this morning, instead of working on the downstairs windows like I was expecting, they immediately returned to the upstairs windows.
So I'm thinking they just quickly and temporarily set the windows in place until resuming it this morning.
I spoke with the installer this morning who did say they would be seating those windows better. But it still makes me nervous to see those gaps.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 11:22 am to Willie Stroker
let us know how it turns out
relief windows has a good reputation for quality install
relief windows has a good reputation for quality install
Posted on 4/5/24 at 3:48 pm to Willie Stroker
Ouch. I can guess who did those for you.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 5:54 pm to 9rocket
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Ouch. I can guess who did those for you.
Well, guess.
Posted on 4/5/24 at 6:30 pm to Willie Stroker
Do those gaps look any better today?
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