It is costing almost 5xs as much for the tempered glass as to replace the glass with single pane from Home Depot. I hope it is worth it and I'm going to give it a try just because the single pane crack so easily and we have had to replace many of them, the same ones, multiple times.
I think these windows look fantastic but they are drafty and cold in the winter and we live in California! I hope I've made the right decision. Years of built up paint. We're not removing the windows. Any suggestions on how to remove the paint? We're using gel paint stripper and a scraper but it's tedious. Post a Comment. As I mentioned in a previous posting, I'm getting ready to restore all of the steel casement windows in our apartment.
The building is from the s and I'm not sure how long the current paint and glazing has been there. First, who actually specializes in fixing these types of windows: Seekircher Steel Window Repair - Peekskill , NY - they restore and repair old windows. Re-view - Kansas City, MO - has a nice step-by-step instruction of how they restore steel windows.
Do your steel windows have lead paint or asbestos caulk? Use an expert to help formulate your strategy to address these conditions. There may be a need to segregate work areas in order to perform remediations and mitigations. These tasks must be fitted into your project schedule. Mockups can be useful here also, as the involved parties get an opportunity to see the extent of the work and gain expectations for the end result. Is there a need to discover and match the original paint color?
There are experts who perform this type of work. Resources Preservation Chicago, Window Restoration vs. Coming soon to your area! No matter where you are, contact me, Mark Meshulam, the Chicago Window Expert to learn all about windows and glass!
My email: Mark ChicagoWindowExpert. If you are in these areas and need help with your building, call right away and save costs. That archive site is magnificent. When I started in the window biz we were still using catalogs that looked like that. I even have a history working with the old rack-and-pinion operators that were so popular back then.
Hi Howard, Thank you very much for your very kind words. Call any time! If you ever need any help with trying to match old glass in steel window, give me a call.
Many of us use steel windows for pretty much every type of house. They merged with the Henry Hope Windows in Thanks, this will be of interest to afficionados of old window hardware. We are a load of fun at parties. The vinyl-clad sliders are a sad substitute for the original divided lite steel casements. Is there anyone out there who sells steel frame windows now for retrofit? Your email address will not be published.
Your Name required. Your Email required. Your Message. Your Zip Code or Country required Subject. I have used sanding pads on casement windows to take them back to bare metal, no rust or paint flakes then a light coat of Zink rich paint after that a foam seal that glued onto the flange. This got them closing and sealing but for a home I planned on staying in I would replace them with double pane. The big box stores will order custom sizes, it's worth the time to take some rough opening sizes in and get quotes.
This is a relatively common issue and there are replacements for these if that's the way you wish to go. Good luck, be well- — craig. The Zink rich paint you mention is "Zinc" right, which a search shows is a good type of paint for protecting metal from rusting?
I'll look for that. Is that kind of paint better for rust protection than the "Rustoleum" paint? Yes don't know if it was my bad spellin or spell check zinc is correct. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. Jim Jim 11 1 1 bronze badge. Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement.
Thanks for the answer; keep 'em coming. And, you should probably take our tour so you'll know how best to contribute here. Interior storm panes seem like a good idea. Are you making these yourself from a kit or does the company measure and fabricate them?
These interior panes are plastic, or like a plexiglass type material? Do you attach each directly to the steel frame? We have steel-framed sliding windows and the rollers have frozen because of being near the ocean. Can the rollers be replaced in situ? Your email address will not be published. Australian owned and operated, specialising in bespoke design and fabrication of steel frame windows and doors.
Our extensive product range includes steel fixed windows, steel awnings, casement steel windows, steel hopper windows, steel single doors, steel double doors, steel sliding and stacking doors, steel bi-fold doors and pivot doors. Before you continue please note the following- Asbestos Putty Back in the day us young guys love saying this , Steel Frame Window putty contained small amounts of asbestos.
We recommend testing in-situ exposed putty with a kit like this. If the age of a window is unable to be confirmed or if the window putty is not listed on any official building register the putty should either be tested to determine if it contains asbestos, or presumed to contain asbestos… Putty tested and identified as containing asbestos or putty presumed to contain asbestos must only be removed by a licensed Asbestos Removalist.
Lead Paint Prior to , paints containing high levels of lead were used in many Australian houses. Exposure to lead is a health hazard. Even small amounts of dust or chips of paint containing lead, generated during minor home repairs, can be a health risk. We recommend testing in-situ paint with a testing kit like this.
Restoring Steel Frame Windows Guide Minor restoration In place restoration and repair Our process for restoring steel frame windows in place consists of the following steps- Hack out and remove the glass, most will have to be essentially smashed out.
This can also remove embedded frame rebate putty making removal easier. Ensure no residual putty is left in the rebate of the frames. The frames must now be ground down and wire-brushed back to bare metal.
This is by far the most tedious task and also the most important. Take your time and work methodically through one section at a time until the bare clean metal is visible. Once the frame is completely clean its now time to inspect the frame for structural stability, deep rust and other contaminants. Any such items should be either cut out and replaced or have a quality rust converter applied. Ensure primer product usage directions are followed as this coat will form the base of your topcoat.
Any imperfections with the steel substrate will show through your final topcoats so again, take your time. With a good anti-corrosion primer already down it should not really matter if your topcoat is a water-based or oil-based product.
Apply as per directions, taking care to ensure a smooth finish. Putty time!
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