Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2021/08/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The windows are made of wood including the support framing. It is air gapped to increase the R value. The previous windows were aluminum frame so not the best choice for energy efficiency although durable. On Mon, Aug 23, 2021, 11:18 AM Philippe via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote: > Interesting, even without gloves ? > > A question, are the embrasures/frames made of wood? The photos attest of a > structure that doesn?t look like wood, rather a metalic grid covered in > paint. > > OTT yet related : if the original windows were made of wood, does the > company guarantee that they will withstand the extra weight of the extra > glazing? > > Curious minds want to know ;-) > > Amities > > Philippe > > > > > Le 23 ao?t 2021 ? 16:00, Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> a > > ?crit > : > > > > Greetings to all. We begin with a common activity, a father with his > > children learning to fish: > > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/showing+how+to+bait+a+hook.jpg.html > > > > We decided after February's weather to upgrade our windows. You start by > > removing bits of the old windows, this time with a torch: > > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/burning+off+the+weatherstrip.jpg.html > > > > If a pane is recalcitrant you break it out: > > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/breaking+out+the+glass.jpg.html > > > > Most of the time you can remove a whole pane: > > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/This+pane+stayed+whole.jpg.html > > > > Once you have removed the old you can clean up the space in preparation > for > > the new: > > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/cleaning+the+channel.jpg.html > > > > The new window in place, leveled and squared, gaps filled with foam you > > trim it out to cover your shims and whatnot: > > > > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/don_dory_gmail_com/Monday+Misc/trimming+out.jpg.html > > > > All the best. > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information