Repair vs Replace storm damaged window

9 years ago

Should we repair or replace this Hurd picture window about 8' by 5.5' with heat mirror (thin film between 2 panes of glass) with argon gas that suffered damage from a recent high wind or tornado. One side of the window sank in the frame so that there is a 6+ inch gap of air at top of window - see 2nd photo below. On outside there is some rotted wood on window sill and lower right corner of frame. There was much nearby damage from wind and hail. Other storm damage included large trees down, shingles off roof, 65' of gutter down from roof, and a 24' pontoon boat picked up and dropped on top of pier and float. Other Hurd picture and casement windows on other side of home were undamaged. Window was installed in 2002.

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millworkman

9 years ago

Replace, spending anything to repair is lipstick on a pig.

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fridge2020
9 years ago
Uhh, Hurd? Aka sierra pacific? Yep. TIme to replace.
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Windows on Washington Ltd
9 years ago
While the storm may have created the set of conditions for the failure to show up, that was going on long before the storm. That window is beyond an economically feasible or wise repair unfortunately.
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chefbecky
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the feedback. Any suggestions on brand or frame material for a large 8' x 5.5' on a west facing ( gets lots of weather) replacement window?
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Windows on Washington Ltd
9 years ago
Well...I am not sure Hurd is a great example of how a wood window should do, but if it were my home, I would be looking at something that is not wood for long term durability without any concerns. Fiberglass, composite, or vinyl fit that billing a bit more solidly than does wood.
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User
9 years ago
Storm windows also tend to trap moisture which can prematurley degrade window sills. With todays technology, there are much better options in new replacement windows.
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