Window washing used to drive me crazy. I went over the edge one month ago, while installing beautiful replacement windows in my own home. I was trying to get them clean and simply made the windows look worse. No matter how much spray cleaner I used and new clean paper towels, there were still streaks. The worst part was when the sun hit the glass. Before direct sunlight poured through the windows, they looked really pretty good, especially at night. But then the next day, Wow! - Streak City!

Take a Deep Breath

When I finally had enough, I just stopped and collected myself. I thought, "Wait a minute. I have seen super clean glass at restaurants, gift shops, car dealerships, etc. I have NEVER seen a professional with a spray bottle of blue liquid and a roll of paper towels or old rags. They use lots of water and squeegees!"

I then picked up the phone and called the owner of one of the largest window cleaning companies in Cincinnati, Ohio. He chuckled as I told my story about my inability to get a perfect job. Once he explained the reality of what happens to window dirt when you don't use a squeegee, the light bulb in my brain went off.

The Right Tools

The tools to clean glass are not extremely sophisticated. There are two different scrubbers that you can choose from to wash the dirt from window glass. The most common one resembles a lambs wool applicator or a medium nap fleece. This scrubber accepts lots of water from a bucket and it washes a moderately dirty window in a flash. You just have to rub the scrubber across the window in curving motions to loosen the dirt and transfer it to the fleece on the scrubber.

If your windows have dried tree sap or some other deposit that is water soluble, then you should use a porcupine scrubber. This tool has medium length synthetic hairs, some of which have small barbs or coarse tips. These tips really do a swell job of getting rid of sticky stuff on glass. If you don't want to buy a fancy scrubber, you can use a tile grout sponge or a natural sponge. You just want a tool that will collect the dirt, not spread it around.

The squeegee is most important. You want a professional one. These differ from many you see at hardware stores, grocery stores and the ones you frequently use at gas stations. Professional ones have replaceable rubber blades. The blades slide into a brass channel. The blades are actually held firmly in the channel by brass clamps that fit onto each end of the rubber blades. Some professional window cleaners change their rubber blades each day. I doubt you will need to do this, but switching them every 2 to 3 months may not seem unreasonable. I would always have at least two spare blades on hand.

You have to buy a brass handle when you buy the squeegee. The total cost for the best 18 inch pro squeegee with a handle - are you sitting down? - is $10.00!

Lint Free Cloths

Are there such things? Every rag I seem to use from my rag pile either produces lint or it doesn't seem to absorb water. You bet you can get absorbent lint free cloths. They are a knit type fabric. The paint store I talk about later in this Bulletin has lots of them. They are inexpensive, and professional window cleaners buy them all the time.

Click here to watch Tim's video on window cleaning tools.

Professional Cleaners

What happens if you don't want to do your own windows? Call in a professional. If you have standard windows, you are going to be amazed at how inexpensive the cost actually is. Keep in mind that most people wash the exterior surfaces about 4 times a year. The inside surfaces are usually washed twice a year. Certain rooms may need more frequent cleanings if there is lots of dirt or grease in the air.

If you hire a professional, make sure that they are bonded and have all necessary insurance documentation. Simply ask for copies of their certificate of liability insurance and their worker's compensation insurance certificate. A bonded company is one that also offers you protection against theft. If a strange window cleaner comes into your house and steals something, you want to make sure that you can get reimbursed. Trust me, it has happened before!

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Squeegee Sources

I did an exhaustive search on the Internet to find high quality companies that make professional window cleaning products. I could only find two. There may be more out there, but they are very well hidden.

One way to always find the sources of high-quality products is to talk with the professionals who use them. Ask them where they buy their tools and supplies. Often you will discover they are out-of-the-way stores and businesses.

Of course the Internet makes it as easy as possible to locate things. Use the search engines to help you find quality products. Always be sure to do a negative search to verify what you may be reading on other websites. A negative search is one where you enter the product name or company name and then the word nightmare or the word problems.

The one company, Ettore Products Company, has got really awesome window cleaning tools and they have superb distribution for the everyday person like you and me.

You can also find great window cleaning tools in your own city or town as long as you aren't shy. The day after I wrote the glass cleaning column I was walking down a sidewalk past a professional window washer. I noted that he was using a solid brass squeegee. This told me instantly that he had the right tool. I asked him where he purchased his tools locally. He said, "That old paint store in Norwood, Ohio. They have reasonable prices too!" I was really surprised to hear this, as I never thought a paint store would have window cleaning tools and supplies. The same may be true in your city.

The old paint store I visited is very close to my house. I drove there and was amazed at the enormous selection of professional cleaning tools, soaps, lint free rags, etc. And guess what? The window cleaner wasn't kidding! The prices were awesome. I could walk out of there with all the tools, soap and rags to clean my windows for six months for under $40. Here is the best part. They will sell to anyone in the USA and ship the stuff right to your door!

Click here to watch Tim's video on window cleaning tools.

Here are two national manufacturers of high-quality window cleaning tools and supplies. I purchased Ettore squeegees and cleaning solution. I have not tied the Haviland products, but assume they are of equal quality.

• Ettore Products Company
• Haviland Corporation

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Ten Window Cleaning Tips

Accckkkk! Many people put off cleaning windows or struggle through it because they make the same mistakes I have made for 47 years. I had it all wrong! Do you want crystal clear windows - just like you see at businesses and commercial buildings? Here is how to achieve it!

Use the Right Tools - You must use the professional squeegees, soap and applicators I have already spoken of. If you don't, your windows will look like they do now!

A Clean Scrubber - Always start the job with a clean scrubber or lambs wool applicator, sponge and/or porcupine cleaner. A dirty applicator can leave dirt behind. Rinse the scrubber frequently if you are cleaning many windows, especially dirty windows.

Click here to watch Tim's video on window cleaning tools.

Watch the Sun - NEVER wash windows in direct sunlight. The sun can superheat the glass and cause all sorts of streaking problems.

Holding the Squeegee - Hold the squeegee at an angle so the water runs down the glass. In other words, mimic the motion or setting of a snow plow. The blade on a plow aims towards where the snow ends up. If a plow simply aims straight ahead, snow flows out of the plow at both ends. You don't want water flowing from both ends of the squeegee.

Wipe the Blade - After each squeegee stroke, you must wipe the rubber blade with your lint free cloth. Placing a wet squeegee on the glass will leave a blade mark. You will get good at quickly wiping the blade.

Don't Cut it Close - Overlap squeegee strokes by about one and one half inches. Remember to angle the squeegee so water flows towards the wet window surface, NOT the area that is clean and dry.

Lots of Water - When first washing the window with the scrubber, use a liberal amount of cleaning water. You want the dirt to come off the window with this solution. Use a decent amount on interior glass surfaces, but not so much as to cause a flood or standing water on woodwork.

Go Sideways - Horizontal squeegee strokes are recommended when at all possible. If you are right handed, the left side of the window pane will have triangles of water left behind with each stroke. You will wipe these at the end with a final vertical stroke going from the top of the pane to the bottom of the pane.

Wipe the Edges - There will always be water marks or spots at the edge of the window pane. After all squeegee action is complete, wipe the entire window edge with the lint free cloth.

Practice First - Practice with the squeegee when you first get it. It may be hard to control. Professionals often use an 18 inch model. You might want to start with a 12 inch squeegee and work your way up to a larger model once you develop good hand/eye coordination.

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Retractable Screens

If you want to bring back some sour memories of my childhood, all you need to do is say "screens". My mom had to work to support my family because my dad was very sick. My sister and I had to jump in and do many household chores in an effort to keep my mom from burning out. Each spring it was my job to clean the window screens. We only had 13 screens that were about 20 inches wide by 40 inches long. They were heavy metal framed screens that fit into the center panel of old steel casement windows.

At the time, it seemed like there were a million screens. My poor attitude about this job made a 20-minute project for an adult stretch into a two-hour ordeal for a 9-year-old grumpy boy who wanted to be playing with his friends. The amazing thing is that this attitude is hereditary! My kids mope and whine whenever I ask them to do the simplest chores. My guess is that this is true for just about every child. Now that I am grown up, I can see that I sure didn't help mom much by my whining when it came time to clean screens!

Forgotten Technology

Retractable screens are not some new, untested technology that will disappoint you. They have been around for over 75 years! One of the major players in the wood window industry actually got its start making retractable screens. Who were they? The Pella Rollscreen Company.

My guess is that the owner of the company figured out pretty quickly that cash flow improved if you made a product that was needed year-round. If you have traveled in Iowa in December and January you find out you don't have much need for screens!

Doors Too!

The retractable screens are multi-functional. Not only can you get them for windows, you can fit them onto doors of any type. They are a handsome addition to any door system and you don't have the problem of getting pinched in between two doors when you are going into and out of the primary door. When it is time to go somewhere, just retract the screen! If you have spent thousands of dollars on a beautiful front door, why in the world would you want to hide it behind a ho-hum screen door? I knew you would see it my way!

Cost

What do these wonderful items cost? Well, it depends upon many factors. They can be a little pricey, but trust me, they are well worth it. One of the biggest things you will save is time. Cleaning screens will become a thing of the past if you use these screens properly. When you close your windows to leave the house or if it rains, etc., retract the screens. Once retracted the screens are protected from dirt. An additional benefit is the unobstructed view from all of your windows. If you have clean glass, the difference is amazing, especially if you have to look through the windows at an angle. With screens in place, the view from a window at an angle can nearly block the view as the vertical screen threads begin to get closer to one another!

If the price to do your entire home is too much, consider installing the screens on four or five key windows. Once you see how well they work, you will figure out a way to outfit the remaining windows.

Call Past Customers

If you want to hear how well these screens really work, I want you to talk to some past customers. Let them tell you how well they like the screens. Ask them about service after the sale. Ask if they would buy them again. I think you will get very positive answers.

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Retractable Screens - For Windows and Doors!

I first saw retractable screens at a home and garden show in the late 1990's. I immediately thought that it was a very good idea. It just made sense. Get the screen out of the way when you don't need it.

The idea for these screens was not new. Pella Windows was an offshoot of a rollscreen business. The founder of Pella was asked by so many customers to repair the windows he was screening, that he saw a need for high-quality windows. This is how Pella Windows started out. Isn't that a crazy story?

The traditional method of storing screens is a pain in the you-know-what. Each fall you need to go around the house and remove the screens. If you are a go-getter, you clean them before they are stored. If you are lucky, you don't rip or tear the screens as you store them or when you get them out of storage in the spring. Of course, in the spring, you reverse the process. You go around and re-install the screens.

They Disappear

This may seem crazy, but the retractable screens disappear in a flash. You detach the screen at the window sill and the screen glides up into the handsome housing that is tucked up into the top of the window frame area. If you have any type of curtains or valance strip at the top of the windows, you can't even see the housing. The design of most windows is such that no glass area is blocked by the housing or side tracks that hold the screen into position. Retractable screens can be fitted to doors as well.

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Retractable Screen Companies

I did an exhaustive search on the Internet to find companies that make retractable screens. I also opened my own Cincinnati, Ohio Yellow Pages. Much to my surprise and to their credit, a local company owner named his company wisely. Under the "Screens" heading in the phone book I quickly located a company called Tri-State Retractable Screens. It is my hope that you will also have a local company that is clever enough to name their company so you know what they sell.

I called the local company and lo and behold they are a distributor for the Canadian company Phantom Screens. The next day the friendly salesperson was at my house. He showed me the product and indicated that if I was ready to make a decision, he was ready to install the screens. I thought he meant the following week after I ordered them. Nope. He meant right now! This company has a truck that is outfitted with everything they need to cut and make the screens on-site. I was impressed to say the least.

Some of the companies below did not answer repeated emails that I sent to them from their websites.  - See Author's Added Notes Below - That really discourages me. It tells me that they are not responsive. Keep in mind that Pella retractable screens can ONLY be placed on Pella windows. This was told to me directly by their head of public relations. If you do not have Pella windows, you are wasting your time calling them. If you are thinking of buying new or replacement windows, then it might be worth a visit to one of their showrooms.

• AGIgroup.com
• ClearView Invisible Screen Door
• Eclipse Technologies Inc.
• Genius Retractable Screen Systems
• HideAwayScreensTM
• Mirage - Div. Of Alco Ventures Inc.
• Pella Windows and Doors
• Phantom Screens
• Stoett Industries
• Williams Mfg. Corp.

Author's Notes:

One of the above companies contacted me about my comments concerning the lack of response. Here is a direct quote from the email:

"Since you are unable to provide proof of the repeated unanswered requests for information from - (Name Withheld) - we would appreciate it if you would either remove the reference or remove our Company name from your site."

Here are the facts:

I did send repeated requests to the above companies. It is unreasonable for a company to expect a person/company to keep copies - paper or digital - of every email they send/receive.

It is entirely possible there was a technical reason the company did not receive my emails. But the strange thing is all of my other email got through on those days to other people and businesses.

There is a possibility the company never got my email. But remember, I sent more than one. It would be very odd over a period of days for a company to not get all of the emails.

My advice to you is try yourself. Email several of the companies above and see just how responsive they are. Do they answer your questions? Do they get back within 24 hours Monday-Friday? What is the quality of the response?

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Skylight Alternatives

Let's say that you can't afford the cost to have a skylight installed. Or, a closet or narrow hallway needs to have some natural light. You can effectively light these areas by using products that pipe sunlight into your home.

There are many of these products on the market. All try to channel sunlight through highly-reflective pipes or square conduits. Some of the products are made from steel or aluminum pipe, while others are made from cardboard covered with shiny metal.

Sun tubes are metallic pipe systems which can supply natural light in lieu of using a traditional skylight. These tubes can be installed, in most cases, in 4 to 6 hours. The manner in which they work is somewhat unusual. Highly reflective sheet metal piping is used to direct sunlight down to a translucent ceiling diffuser. The sunlight enters the pipe through a clear acrylic dome up on the roof.

These alternative skylights all come with pre-engineered flashings just like their big brothers. When installed correctly, you should not experience any leakage.

If you have limited time and money, these devices should be given serious consideration. Good luck on your upcoming skylight project. Call me if you need help.

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There is nothing quite like the light you experience from a skylight or the sound of rain drops glancing across the glass surface. Skylights are truly objects which can soothe the senses. The five skylights in my home fill our kitchen and sunroom with vast amounts of positive energy.

Water Worries

Unfortunately, many homeowners experience anxiety about the installation of skylights. They find it very unsettling when a contractor proposes cutting a hole in the roof of their home. More than one of my customers grimaced at the thought.

These thoughts, historically, are well founded, as many skylight installations in the past were prone to leakage. These leaks (as well as present day leaks) were caused by a combination of inexperienced installers and poorly designed skylights.

The skylights of 20 to 25 years ago relied upon flashing systems which were constructed at the job site. This was OK, as long as a professional roofer was part of the installation team. Rarely, however, was this the case. Countless numbers of skylights were installed by carpenters who happened to carry with them the ever present caulk or 5 gallon bucket of roofing cement. Both of these compounds are not acceptable as a permanent roofing material.

Pre-engineered Skylight Flashings

Skylights made a quantum leap forward approximately 15 years ago. The smart manufacturers became acutely aware of the leak problems and the bad name their products were receiving. They, in turn, developed flashing systems specifically designed for their products.

These flashing systems, when installed according to manufacturer's recommendations, provide for leak free installations in all but the most severe weather conditions (hurricanes, violent wind driven rain, ice dams, etc.) I have installed hundreds of these systems. Not once has a customer called me with a complaint concerning a leaking skylight. There is no substitute for these pre-engineered flashing systems.

Just What are They?

Flashings are the nemesis of homeowners. Ninety percent of all roof leaks are a result of flashing problems. Many homeowners experience confusion concerning flashings. I'm convinced that this confusion is based upon the fact that very few homeowners have had the opportunity to 'walk or crawl' a roof to see just what they are. Flashings are simply transition materials. They make the transition between roofing materials and things that project or stick through roofs. This linked article speaks to this subject.

The best flashing systems are constructed of metal. When constructed at the jobsite, these metals almost always require solder to fuse together separate pieces of metal into one leak-free piece. Caulk or roofing cement simply will not do. Only experienced roofers can construct soldered flashings.

Skylight manufacturers responded to this by making the flashing system an actual component of the skylight. These flashing systems require no solder, caulk, or roofing cement. They rely on simple gravity to keep rain water from entering your house. This is the same principle which has kept water from coming into hundreds of thousands of homes which employ sound roofing techniques.

The advantage to these pre-engineered systems is both leak free and rapid installations. Site built soldered flashings can take hours alone to fabricate. Pre-engineered flashings can be installed in minutes!

The Shaft

The most dramatic skylights are those that have flared shafts or light tunnels. The sunlight which enters the skylight must be funnelled into the living space. There are any number of ways to construct skylight shafts. However, more light will enter the room or space if you widen the shaft as it runs from the skylight to the ceiling below. The effect is comparable to operating a flashlight that has a lens which can be adjusted from a narrow beam to flood light position. Flared skylight shafts act like flood lights.

Complex skylight shafts can take time to construct. Often structural work has to be performed to transfer loads from ceiling or roof framing members that are altered to create the light tunnel. This type of work is not to be attempted by 'weekend warrior' homeowners who think they are master carpenters. If your house is constructed with prefabricated roof trusses, absolutely do not cut these framing members. Truss alteration is not always possible. In the few instances where it can be done, it must be approved by a structural engineer.

If installing a skylight shaft, always make sure to insulate the tunnel prior to applying the wall finish. Vast amounts of energy can be lost through these uninsulated spaces.

Also, always paint these shafts or tunnels with flat wall paint. Semi-gloss or gloss paint will accentuate any imperfections in the walls.

Engineered Flashing Skylight Manufacturers

• Andersen Corporation
• Pella Corporation
  
• Roto-Frank of America
• Velux-America

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Leak-Free Skylight Installation Tips

Understanding Flashings

As I address in another article, a wide majority of roof leaks occur where 'things' stick up through roofs. Shingles in and of themselves rarely leak, except when worn or damaged by wind. Flashings are almost always the first place I look when a leak has developed in a roof.

Skylight technology has advanced to a point where the skylight itself is virtually leakproof. The only way a leak will develop is where the roof butts up against the skylight. This, of course, is where the flashing is!

Most roofing materials such as shingles, slate, tile and cedar shakes depend upon gravity to keep water from entering your house. The roofing materials generally overlap one another in a staggered fashion to shed water down the roof. The steeper the pitch of the roof, the better the system works. Low pitched roofs are more prone to developing leaks because the water moves down the roof at a slower rate.

Flashings work using the same principles. They overlap one another beginning at the bottom of the object where it penetrates the roof. Each course of roofing material has a piece of flashing (step flashing) on top of the last piece of roofing which abuts the object which is penetrating the roof. The next (higher) course of roofing materials then covers this flashing. The flashings are 'laced' into each course of shingles, slate, etc.

The only way that water can enter alongside the 'object' is for it to travel uphill (against the force of gravity). This phenomena can happen in areas that receive snowfall. They are called ice dams. If you live in such an area, special products need to be included in your skylight installation to prevent leaks from ice dams. This linked article talks about these special products.

If you decide to hire an individual or company to install a skylight for you, ask them pointed questions about flashings. If you don't know the questions to ask, read up on flashings. Most of the skylight manufacturers have helpful literature explaining their individual flashing kits or systems.

Following Directions

I have installed many different brands of skylights. While all are similar, there are specific steps involved with each skylight in order to ensure a leak-free installation. It is important for you to make sure that you and your installer read the instructions before proceeding.

This is especially true if you are installing a skylight which opens and closes. Examples of this are 'ventilating' skylights or roof windows. The installation of these units is very critical. If directions are not closely followed, there is a good chance that the skylight will bind or close improperly. If this happens, be prepared for a leak!!

Caulk and Roofing Cement

Caulking and roofing cement are materials that generally should not be found on your jobsite. Some installation instructions call out for sealants to be used in hidden locations as an extra precaution or insurance policy against leaks. These materials should never be used in exposed areas of the skylight installation or alongside the frame or flashings. If these materials are used in this fashion on your skylight, something is wrong!

Caulking and roofing cement work well for emergency or temporary repairs. They are not to be used as permanent solutions to a leak. Don't let someone tell you differently.

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Brrrrrrrrr! Can you feel that draft through those older double hung wood windows? Are you tired of cleaning those aluminum triple track storm windows that have pitted and oxidized? Would you like new wood windows with top of the line Low-E glass, but you don't want to change the architectural integrity of your house? If so, you are a prime candidate for wood window replacement kits.

Rattle, Rattle

Do your existing wood double hung windows rattle in their frames? I mean even slightly? Have you noticed that outside noise is very pronounced when you stand close to these windows? Have you ever seen any weatherstripping on these windows? I already know the answers to these questions.

Old fashioned double hung wood windows leak HUGE volumes of air. They never had any weatherstripping installed at the factory. Heck, I don't even think they had weatherstripping 70 years ago! A really good indicator of the amount of air that these windows leak is the amount of noise you hear through them. Sound waves travel through air. Air travels between old wood windows and the window jambs.

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If you block all air passages into a space, noise can only be created by actually vibrating the walls or floor. You can demonstrate this by touring a new model home. Most of these houses are quite air tight and as such, they are eerily quiet inside. Wood window replacement kits can go a long way in duplicating this effect in your home.

On the Ropes

Have you ever had to replace a window rope or sash cord? If you accomplished this task successfully, you can install virtually any of the window replacement kits by yourself.

I have personally installed hundreds of these windows. They are a breeze to install. Granted, the first time I installed one I was scratching my head for a while. But, once the window popped into place, BINGO! On average, it only took me about an hour to install a window from start to finish.

These kits are attractive for several reasons: the complete installation can happen inside the house (no need for ladders), the exterior and interior woodwork escapes the process virtually untouched, most kits provide you with an exterior full length screen, virtually every window is either removable or tilts in for easy cleaning and maintenance.

How is it Done?

Your double hung windows can be removed in a flash. Remember that narrow (1/2 x 1 1/4 inch) piece of stop molding that holds the lower window in place? That and the parting stop (narrow 1/2 x 3/4 inch piece of wood that separates the two windows from one another) are the only pieces of wood that stand in your way. Remove these pieces of wood and the sashes (windows) flop around in the opening like fish on a pier.

Now the only thing holding the window in place is the sash cord. I always cut these and let the window weights drop inside the frame. The last items to remove are the two window pulleys. After a little practice, you should be able to accomplish the entire removal in just under 15 minutes.

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Look Mom, no Weights!

These newer windows operate by using spring loaded balances that are hidden in thin jamb liners. The jamb liners fit on the sides of the window frame. Usually they have a foam backing which acts as an insulator, a wind break and provides the flexibility required to allow you to install and remove the sashes in just seconds.

Quality manufacturers make these jamb liners out of long lasting maintenance free vinyl. They attach to the sides of the window opening with metal clips that are simply nailed or screwed to the frame.

Hidden within the jamb liners are spring balances that allow the windows to glide up and down with minimal effort. The liners have a contour to match each sash. This provides for an airtight fit along the sides of the window.

Options Galore

Have you been to a new home lately? How about a window showroom? If so, you probably have seen the multitude of options on new wood windows. Well guess what? Virtually every option you have seen in complete windows is available in the wood window replacement kits. After all, the major components of a new window are the sashes, the glazing (glass), the jambs, grilles and interior and exterior finishes. Well, when you purchase a kit, you get all of these things. Remember, the only distinction between these kits and a full window is simply the frame.

One manufacturer, Weather Shield, offers many different species of wood, including traditional pine, oak and cherry. This option could come in very handy if you are attempting to match windows in an existing study or library. It may save trying to "grain" a pine window to match.

Another manufacturer, Pella, offers an unusual kit. They actually supply a thin frame which evidently fits into the opening you create after the old windows are removed. My guess is that this kit possibly reduces the daylight opening of the completed window.

The kits that do not offer the extra frame rarely, if ever, reduce the actual glass area or daylight opening.

My personal experience has primarily been with the Marvin Tilt-Pac. Marvin goes to great lengths, as do many manufacturers, to produce a window sash that matches architecturally. You can even order the windows with the curved horns that often appear on the top corners of many older bottom sashes. This is a very fine touch.

If you are looking for a maintenance free exterior, several of the manufacturers offer aluminum clad exteriors. However, prior to ordering this option, be sure that your existing openings are very square. For a perfect fit, the sashes often need to be scribed. Aluminum doesn't react favorably with a belt sander!

Measuring the Opening

If you decide to tackle this project yourself, I suggest getting some assistance from the local distributor when measuring. Remember, these windows will be custom made to fit your opening. There is no taking them back if they don't fit. Mistakes are costly! Check and re-check your measurements. If you measure accurately and have a square opening, you will be able to crank out a window an hour. Good luck!

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