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Handy Person connecticut
Jul 6, 2009
Handy Person from connecticut
Jul 6, 2009
need to replace the screen door track
i have a sliding screen door that uses the screen door roller 84-006s. do you sell the bottom track. it is 6 foot, and is a metal track that is about 3/4 wide with a plastic section that snaps over it with a raised center spline that is about 1/4 high on which the roller rides. i don't know the door ... (cont.)
Jul 2, 2009
Jul 2, 2009
window crank wood
Currently the 39-014 wood window crank operator is only available in the color dark bronze.
Home Owner Blair Ne
Jul 1, 2009
Home Owner from Blair Ne
Jul 1, 2009
Replacing fiberglass screens on Pella doors
I have 3 sliding screens on Pella doors. Can I replace the screens myself. Is there a guide? Tips or techniques? The screen itself is fiberglass and the molding(spline) is beige. How do I know what size of the rubber molding (spline)? Does it need to be replaced as well? Appreciate the help. ... (cont.)
Quick Learner Louisville, Ohio
Jul 1, 2009
Quick Learner from Louisville, Ohio
Jul 1, 2009
does this handle lock fom inside too ?
I need a replacement handle for sliding patio door. Does the 82-306 handle lock from the inside too?
Jun 30, 2009
Jun 30, 2009
Door Thickness
40-028 Inswing Storm Door Handle Set fits doors 5/8" to 1-3/8" thick.
Handy Person Chula Vista, Californi...
Jun 25, 2009
Handy Person from Chula Vista, California
Jun 25, 2009
Compatibility with a sliding door roller with similar dimensions
Does the Screen Door Roller with Product Code 84-046 replace a roller with similar dimensions, but having a nylon bracket, rectangular roller guard (like 80-083), and no installation holes.
Landlord Columbus, Ohio
Jun 25, 2009
Landlord from Columbus, Ohio
Jun 25, 2009
Does this window latch come in any other color?
Do tilt latches 26-243/244 come in white only?
Quick Learner
Jun 25, 2009
Quick Learner
Jun 25, 2009
screen door spring
I would be buying the 86-021 spring for a thirty year old screen door. Is this spring the right one? Are they universal? Do you carry exterior door handles for the storm door itself? Mine is old and tanished. Also wondering IF originally this ssliding Pella door didn't have some type of weather ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Jun 25, 2009
Quick Learner
Jun 25, 2009
What is the difference between the 39-090 and the 39-188?
What is the difference between the sash crank and the dyad crank other than cost? (pt.39-090 vs. 39-188)
Home Owner Clifton Park, NY
Jun 25, 2009
Home Owner from Clifton Park, NY
Jun 25, 2009
Are the spiral balancers sold per piece?
Are the prices for the Series 600 Spiral Balancers listed on your website quoted per piece, or do the balancers come in pairs? I will need to replace two balancers per window on multiple windows. Thank you.
Home Owner new york
Jun 24, 2009
Home Owner from new york
Jun 24, 2009
screws for window crank
what size screws to use for the 39-089 Window Dyad Crank 5"
Handy Person Escondido, Calif
Jun 23, 2009
Handy Person from Escondido, Calif
Jun 23, 2009
Sample of replacement wheel & axle
Is there any chance of getting a free sample of replacement wheel and axle (87-093). I want to be sure this is the right one as I need many.
Quick Learner East Stroudsburg, PA
Jun 18, 2009
Quick Learner from East Stroudsburg, PA
Jun 18, 2009
Howard Industries sliding window roller
Attn: Paul @ SWISCO: Is this product(#87-090) a Howard Industries sliding window roller? We were told to view product #87-072 as it was a Howard Industries product; however, the plastic housing of #87-090 looks more like the one we are trying to find. Is it possible to send different views of the ... (cont.)
Jun 18, 2009
Jun 18, 2009
how to install spiral balances
For Series 600, spiral tilt balances, the needed tool is the 75-006, charging tool for tilt windows. Guide: How to adjust a spiral balance on a tilt window
Home Owner Hicksville, NY
Jun 16, 2009
Home Owner from Hicksville, NY
Jun 16, 2009
Need dimensions of the 18-073 top sash guide
The 18-073 looks like my sash guide, but you don't say what the distance is between the top and the part which goes through the sash, which is crucial to determing if this is my guide. Can you give me this measurement?
Home Owner Portland, Maine
Jun 15, 2009
Home Owner from Portland, Maine
Jun 15, 2009
What are the folded measurements of this window crank handle?
Hi, Can you please provide the measurements of the 39-205 handle when it is in the FOLDED Position? And will require to be screwed in or does it sit in the existing groves without requiring any further hardware? Thanks.
Quick Learner
Jun 15, 2009
Quick Learner
Jun 15, 2009
Window roller replacement wheels
We have a 30 yr. old building & are trying to find replacement roller wheels for our sliding windows. All I can find on the blueprints are a reference to Howard Industries in Miami, Series 75A roll sash, bracket #HS-A2-HP. Can you help me locate a vendor who would be able to help me? Thank you, G ... (cont.)
Contractor Vacaville, CA
Jun 15, 2009
Contractor from Vacaville, CA
Jun 15, 2009
Does this 70-195 window screen pin come with a spring?
Does this 70-195 pin comes with a spring? Thank you
Jun 15, 2009
Jun 15, 2009
updating old windows
Currently all of the sash support hardware sold on SWISCO.com is only for replacement and is not recommended for new applications. You may want to contact a local contractor that is familiar with wood windows; you may be able to get a referral from a local mill that makes wood windows for a new bal ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Jun 12, 2009
Quick Learner
Jun 12, 2009
Is the 55-006 Capitol window snap-in available in black?
Gents, I have purchased in the past glazing of this basic profile in a black color (55-006). I no longer have the original invoice, and have run out of this glazing. Is the Grey color better called Black? Help!