The DIY thread - DIYourself

[Patrick]

I'm selling my beach house and we're not using it as intended and short term rentals is a bit of a pita. Just has the town CO inspection and they pointed out 3 vinyl replacement windows wouldn't stay open. Is the repair something I can easily find at HD or needs to be ordered? It's some plastic connectors to the weights. Any options to rig it to pass inspection. The windows are old and need to be replaced and their seals are all shot as seen in the hazing. The buyer didn't bring it up as it's obvious they are in bad shape. Unfortunately I need this fixed for a re-inspection next week.

this is a "depends" -
some have torsion springs - they break
some have a screw to tighten/loosen along the rail - interference fit

If they are tilt in/out, there may be a cord to a pulley which needs to be replaced in the track.

I don't know any vinyl that uses the old counterweight style.
Sometimes the manufacturer is written in on the bottom edge of the window sash - might give you a lead.

 

[stb222]

this is a "depends" -
some have torsion springs - they break
some have a screw to tighten/loosen along the rail - interference fit

If they are tilt in/out, there may be a cord to a pulley which needs to be replaced in the track.

I don't know any vinyl that uses the old counterweight style.
Sometimes the manufacturer is written in on the bottom edge of the window sash - might give you a lead.

I went down this road before and it wasn't very easy. As standard as windows are, the parts for them can be a big PITA to find. That being said, , I did my search before everything this is on the internet somewhere so it may be easier now.

 

[iman29]

PSA: If you havent already, be sure to turn off the hose bibs today and drain the water. First temps below freezing coming tonight- at least here up north it will be like 27F overnight. This way you can prevent the emergency DIY of busted/frozen pipes.

 

[Bike N Gear]

House settled so much the past few days that I had to re-level the dishwasher as the door wouldn't close anymore.

 

[qclabrat]

House settled so much the past few days that I had to re-level the dishwasher as the door wouldn't close anymore.

Did you recently move to Texas?

 

[Bike N Gear]

Did you recently move to Texas?

Our house moves so much my wife is sure it’s going to fall into a giant sink hole. The reality is that the builder was a 27 year old kid with a serious drinking problem.

 

[shrpshtr325]

Our house moves so much my wife is sure it’s going to fall into a giant sink hole. The reality is that the builder was a 27 year old kid with a serious drinking problem.

isnt this all builders? @Wrong Way Dan ???

 

[Santapez]

isnt this all builders? @Wrong Way Dan ???

Just framers and drywallers. The electricians and plumbers are usually sober.

Except when they aren't.

 

[JDurk]

Just framers and drywallers. The electricians and plumbers are usually sober.

Except when they aren't.

You didn't mention the painters or roofers.

 

[Santapez]

You didn't mention the painters or roofers.

That's because the painters are on harder stuff in their free time and the roofers tend to just have a cold beer or two in the cooler, enough to just take off the edge.