Tom from SWISCO responded:
April 21, 2020
Thanks for contacting us! We can definitely help with this hardware. I'll go in the same order as your photos, left to right.
Hopefully that covers everything. Let me know if you had any questions! Here's that video I promised: |
Problem: the plastic weather strips are VERY brittle. Also, l can't tell how they are secured. I tried using a razor blade between the strip and the glass, and also between the strip and the metal frame, but it wouldn't come free, and only tended to shatter. I couldn't tell if the strip was also glued to the glass, and/or there is a part of the strip the forms a lip and extends below the level of frame along side the glass. If this were the case , then the metal frame would need to be unscrewed on the corners and moved apart
kinda like metal picture frames. I did remove the screw on one corner to see if the frame would separate at one corner; it did slightly, but I wasn't convinced l was on the right track and didn't want to ruin the window frame, so l screwed it back together and replaced the sash.
Bottom line: I'm starting to think this repair project may not be possible????
Your thoughts.... Doug
Tom from SWISCO responded:
April 23, 2020
It is possible that the original installers used caulk or some kind of adhesive to keep the glazing bead secured, but I can't be sure. It would be very frustrating if they did, especially with how brittle it is. Unfortunately, without an intact sample, it won't be possible for us to identify a match. If you aren't able to remove it, then your next step should be to contact a local professional to come take a look at it. They may be able to get it out and determine what type you need. If you aren't able to get someone to look at your windows, then we have a few tutorial videos that you might find helpful. These pretty much just cover what you've already tried, though. There's not much of a trick to it beyond these instructions. |