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Repair or Replace Corroded Windows? Abe M. 12-19-2006
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Posted by Abe M. on December 19, 2006, 12:54 pm


I'm looking at some homes near the ocean. Some of the houses have
windows with metal frames. Either the hinges or crank mechanisms are
corroded. Can a contractor unfreeze these sticking or stuck windows
with WD-40, punch out the rusted moving parts (and where does he get
parts), or do we have to replace them with vinyl windows? The cost in
Hawaii can reach $100/sq ft, for new, installed windows.


Posted by Speedy Jim on December 19, 2006, 1:13 pm


Abe M. wrote:

> I'm looking at some homes near the ocean. Some of the houses have
> windows with metal frames. Either the hinges or crank mechanisms are
> corroded. Can a contractor unfreeze these sticking or stuck windows
> with WD-40, punch out the rusted moving parts (and where does he get
> parts), or do we have to replace them with vinyl windows? The cost in
> Hawaii can reach $100/sq ft, for new, installed windows.
>

I imagine they could be lubed to work again.

If you need parts:
http://www.wrhw.com/catalog/customer/home.php?cat=59
GOOGLE: "casement window hardware" or similar

Jim

Posted by DK on December 19, 2006, 2:46 pm


On 19 Dec 2006 09:54:09 -0800, "Abe M."

>I'm looking at some homes near the ocean. Some of the houses have
>windows with metal frames. Either the hinges or crank mechanisms are
>corroded. Can a contractor unfreeze these sticking or stuck windows
>with WD-40, punch out the rusted moving parts (and where does he get
>parts), or do we have to replace them with vinyl windows? The cost in
>Hawaii can reach $100/sq ft, for new, installed windows.

If they are name brand windows, then they probably can be saved with
replacement parts.

But consider high E double pane replacements to save some nice money
on your cooling bills.



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