+- Woodnet Forums (https://www.forums.woodnet.net)
+-- Thread: Need to fix window gap (/showthread.php?tid=7344434)
Need to fix window gap - omark - 11-17-2018
Hi,
I have noticed the window has up to 1/8 inch gap
between bottom of external frame and the glass panel (2 ply).
The window is probably 40 years old and unsure if PVC or wood.
I was thinking about filling the gap with Bondo or caulk (unsure what type though).
I would surely appreciate some advice.
RE: Need to fix window gap - Snipe Hunter - 11-18-2018
Can you post a picture? Should be very easy to tell if it's vinyl or wood. Does it look like plastic or does it look like wood?
RE: Need to fix window gap - Roly - 11-18-2018
Is it the sash itself that is coming apart (rail & stile) ? If so try to glue frame back together using a pipe clamp if it is a wood frame. Had this happen on a old Anderson window. Also added a latch . Roly
RE: Need to fix window gap - Cooler - 11-21-2018
You might add replacement vinyl tracks. The problem is not entirely clear to me. But read this to see if it applies:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home-garden/how-to-finding-replacement-tracks-for-vinyl-windows/2011/06/29/gIQAFY8e0H_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.ab21d4146c9e