The Home Improvement Thread

[Ducay]

I've done about $50k in windows/doors through Gienow Renovations (owned by Ply-Gem now, so they obviously only use their in-house custom windows).

Always happy with the work/quality of the windows; initially went with them on the first order because their aluminum clad vinyl windows were only 10-15% more than vinyl exteriors. (most places were 25%+). And since we weren't willing to compromise with ugly white windows (which wouldn't match at all, but doesn't faze a lot of homeowners), they were cheapest for metal clad exteriors.

That said, since then, we've continued to use them since the service and quality has been great. Friends did similar scope of work with Jeld-Wen windows, and they've already had mechanical and sticking issues.

[Sliver]

Replaced a bunch of windows last year with Lux. Very happy with service, price, install and window quality.

[DoubleF]

To kinda piggy back on the windows discussion. I have a two part question.

I have a window on the second floor of my house original to the house. Sometime during the summer, the rubber seal turned basically to rock and the window wouldn't close. There was like almost a 0.5 to 1 cm gap around the window.

I ripped out a bunch of the rock hard seal and I can get the top closed now and I can activate the top windows latch lock to ensure the window doesn't accidentally pop open. But the bottom around the windows casement crank still has around half a CM gap. The casement crank somehow is hitting something I think and I've tried a few things to try and get it to close flush, but to no avail.

Question 1: Do I need to do anything extra with this window and if yes, how do I diagnose and fix it so it closes completely?

Question 2: For the rubber windows seal I ripped out, do I need to bother replacing it? (ie: some crappy foam To help prevent moisture getting into the wood window frame?)


I do plan on using those plastic window seal kits on it for the winter, but I just wanted to know if I'm going to get some serious problems with condensation and whatnot if there's that half a CM gap on the bottom.

[Fuzz]

Can you get on a ladder and investigate from the outside?

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Its a $107 part from LG Canada. I'm going to see if its covered under the warranty.. If I can just get some money off the part I will be happy. I will be making an attempt to do it myself as I found some videos showing it to be fairly easy.

I changed the gasket on my Samsung a few weeks back.

Not sure what the LG videos show, but you may not have to take the whole front of the washer apart. I just took only the gasket off, there was no need for me to remove the front and top pieces as all the videos for Samsungs show.

Took about 45 minutes start to end. Hardest part by far was getting the outer retaining ring back on.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Can you get on a ladder and investigate from the outside?

Not yet. Only from the 2nd floor inside.

Hoping not to have to, but may have no choice. Window in front of a sloped driveway.

[RichieRich]

Well timed for the windows discussion. Our living room has a large edge to edge crack on the inside. Nasty. Not good timing budget wise. Only had Supreme in for a quote so far and running about $2400'ish incl install, crank open side window, triple glaze, solar whatsit, etc... Also quoting ~January install based on 10-12 weeks ARO. Sounds like I should get Lux, Giewow, Jeld-Wen, in too.

[BigNumbers]

Originally Posted by Ducay

I've done about $50k in windows/doors through Gienow Renovations (owned by Ply-Gem now, so they obviously only use their in-house custom windows).

Always happy with the work/quality of the windows; initially went with them on the first order because their aluminum clad vinyl windows were only 10-15% more than vinyl exteriors. (most places were 25%+). And since we weren't willing to compromise with ugly white windows (which wouldn't match at all, but doesn't faze a lot of homeowners), they were cheapest for metal clad exteriors.

That said, since then, we've continued to use them since the service and quality has been great. Friends did similar scope of work with Jeld-Wen windows, and they've already had mechanical and sticking issues.

+1 for Gienow Built a 7 figure home a few years ago and went with Geinow. Great windows, great service. Over 40 windows and not a single issue (*knock on wood*).

[surferguy]

Window discussion - anybody have an old window around that they don’t want. I’m looking for a small window for a shed project. Looking for something immediately

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Window discussion - anybody have an old window around that they don’t want. I’m looking for a small window for a shed project. Looking for something immediately

FYI I just bought this


https://www.rona.ca/en/prestofen-fix...-15392-7931001


for my shed, they are not to bad, and not expensive. You can stop by and check it out if you want, build day is tomorrow. So bring your tool belt!

[Fuzz]

You also have to take some concrete rubble with you.

[You Need a Thneed]

Finished exterior (except eaves and downspouts):

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Left it ready for a mini deck as a replacement for the aging concrete steps, which I’ll need to do in the next couple years.

Previously, it had faded cream coloured siding/metal, and peach/salmon trim, with an orangey brick column.

[InglewoodFan]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Finished exterior (except eaves and downspouts):

Left it ready for a mini deck as a replacement for the aging concrete steps, which I’ll need to do in the next couple years.

Previously, it had faded cream coloured siding/metal, and peach/salmon trim, with an orangey brick column.

Looks fantastic, I'm closing in on biting the bullet and replacing my hodgepodge of stucco and metal siding all painted the same colour by the previous owner. Sharp looking houses like yours inspires me to get going on the project.

[Fuzz]

Ya, tackling the siding on my house is my big project for next year. Right now it looks like Santa's summer home.

[Weitz]

Originally Posted by Shazam

I changed the gasket on my Samsung a few weeks back.

Not sure what the LG videos show, but you may not have to take the whole front of the washer apart. I just took only the gasket off, there was no need for me to remove the front and top pieces as all the videos for Samsungs show.

Took about 45 minutes start to end. Hardest part by far was getting the outer retaining ring back on.

Good to know. I have it on the list of things to do this week!

[Madman]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

Finished exterior (except eaves and downspouts):

Left it ready for a mini deck as a replacement for the aging concrete steps, which I’ll need to do in the next couple years.

Previously, it had faded cream coloured siding/metal, and peach/salmon trim, with an orangey brick column.

Looks great, what is that product in your peaks called? That's exactly what I've been trying to explain to people that I'd like to have.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Madman

Looks great, what is that product in your peaks called? That's exactly what I've been trying to explain to people that I'd like to have.

Thanks for asking this, I too am curious as in need to replace my dingy vinyl in that location. This place looks so damn good!

The rest of my place is pink brick which is pretty much the worst appearance wise. No idea what to do, seriously considered staining it but have abandoned that idea.

[Flacker]

Looks like Hardie Board Siding, no? Fiber Cement Siding.

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Madman

Looks great, what is that product in your peaks called? That's exactly what I've been trying to explain to people that I'd like to have.

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Thanks for asking this, I too am curious as in need to replace my dingy vinyl in that location. This place looks so damn good!

The rest of my place is pink brick which is pretty much the worst appearance wise. No idea what to do, seriously considered staining it but have abandoned that idea.

Originally Posted by Flacker

Looks like Hardie Board Siding, no? Fiber Cement Siding.

The material on the peaks is LUX v groove steel siding (made in Alberta I believe). The colour I used is “espresso”

https://luxarpro.com/lux-4-6-v-groove-panel/

The siding is Mitten - Regatta Blue.

The aluminum fascia and soffit is Royal Aluminum - Ironstone

[Maritime Q-Scout]

So I have an exterior GFCI outlet on the side of my house that isn't getting power.

The one on the front of the house works fine, and I just finished replacing the one on the left side of the house which now works fine. But the right side I get bupkiss.

I don't even know where to begin to tackle this problem. Thoughts?