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Weatherization
Home Owner
Chesapeake VA
Jan 19, 2012
Home Owner from Chesapeake VA
Jan 19, 2012
Will 58-171 work on my single hung vinyl window
will the swisco product code 58-171 work on m/w windows-single hung- vinyl window manfactured in 2001
Quick Learner
Charlotte, NC
Jan 10, 2012
Quick Learner from Charlotte, NC
Jan 10, 2012
Foam weatherseal for Capitol Series 7500 windows
I know the manufacturer of my windows. they are capitol Series 7500 series windows. The windows were installed in 2003. I am unsure about the sizing that i need. I think 58-171. I am sending you some pictures. These are 2 differenet seals for the same window. one of them goes on the underside ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Plymouth, MI USA
Jan 3, 2012
Quick Learner from Plymouth, MI USA
Jan 3, 2012
Installing the 55-006-6
How flexible is this material? What I took out is very brittle. Also which side goes in first? Window side or frame side?
Quick Learner
Shrewsbury, MA
Dec 16, 2011
Quick Learner from Shrewsbury, MA
Dec 16, 2011
replacing old wool pile with 58-022 FIN SEAL wool pile
Hi, The sliding window in my apartment needs new pile weather stripping, I think I can install the stuff myself. I took out a sample and size wise, the 9/32 x 9/32 58-022 matches what I am having. However the version I have does not have a center fin seal. Will that cause a problem with ... (cont.)
Dec 8, 2011
Dec 8, 2011
what is the angle of the 58-055
Hey there! We have a diagram of the 58-055 bubble seal. This should hopefully let you see the angle more clearly. Just note that this product is only sold in 25' increments.You can order any of our products directly on our site at your convenience. Shipping cost is calculated for you automatically ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
NJ
Nov 28, 2011
Quick Learner from NJ
Nov 28, 2011
Weathestripiping ID help
WHICH TO USE? PILE? BUBBLE SEAL? HOW DO YOU KNOW THE CORRECT SIZE WHEN THE FIN IS FLEXIBLE, NOT A RIGID PLASTIC? WINDOWS ARE NEW AND WE CAN SEE DAYLIGHT THRU THE WEATHERSTRIPPING. ADJUSTING WINDOWS / TIGHTENING WINDOWS ARE NOT AN OPTION. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
Handy Person
Malvern, PA
Nov 27, 2011
Handy Person from Malvern, PA
Nov 27, 2011
Pile strip replacement
I have enclosed photo for storm window. I measured 1/8" W, the depth of the channel is 1/4" How much should the product exceed the top of the channel?
Home Owner
spring city,pa
Nov 17, 2011
Home Owner from spring city,pa
Nov 17, 2011
Replacement bubbleseal
trying to find replacement weather stripping for windows. have ordered two different peoducts from your website unable to conme up with correct one. need a little help I have tried 58-164. 58-171 looks to be a cross from 58-164 measurements with the foam filled seal thnx mark w
Quick Learner
Hull, MA
Nov 14, 2011
Quick Learner from Hull, MA
Nov 14, 2011
storm window screen spline
What is the most common size screen spline used in standard white aluminum frame storm windows? I don't understand how to measure since it's so small.
Home Owner
Lafayette, LA
Nov 14, 2011
Home Owner from Lafayette, LA
Nov 14, 2011
Is the snap in paintable?
While resealing my windows I ran into some dry-rot snap in glazing. I'd like to match the replacement snap-in to the existing strips. The existing snap in is gray. Is the vinyl/plastic material paintable? Can you provide in suggestions on type of paint? Thanks. Jim
Quick Learner
lakeville,minn 55044
Nov 14, 2011
Quick Learner from lakeville,minn 55044
Nov 14, 2011
door weatherstripping
I am replacing the weatherstripping on a french entry door. The pattern is the same as the hinge weatherstripping on your 58-008 kit. The door is not metal so magnetic is not desireable. I need 17 feet of the hinge pattern from the above kit. Can you tell me where I can obtain it and what kind of d ... (cont.)
Contractor
IL
Nov 10, 2011
Contractor from IL
Nov 10, 2011
pile weatherstrip replacement
i have ~10year old vinyl replacement windows. the white pile is loosing seal on some windows and id like to find a replacement. the old pile measures ~.240 width and ~.300 height. it has a fin seal. it was extremely difficult to remove, it was not glued in. it is also the original seal, as all s ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Windsor, Ontario, Cana...
Nov 9, 2011
Home Owner from Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Nov 9, 2011
glazing weather seal
My house was built in 1977 and I don't know what make the windows are, but I need new weather seal for the end where the sliding window closes. I just ordered the weather seal from you for the center of the window where the slider overlaps the solid window and now realize i need to change the other ... (cont.)
Contractor
Montebello, California
Nov 1, 2011
Contractor from Montebello, California
Nov 1, 2011
Would 55-077 replace my snap in glazing bead
looking for 2 6 ft lenghts,its white vinyl and the face measures 11/16" & the leg is 3/16", seems similar to your part# 55-077. Any suggestions would be appreciated. My customer has been waiting quite awhile, unfortunately i was just made awhere of your company, a quick response would be appreciate ... (cont.)
Contractor
Connecticut
Nov 1, 2011
Contractor from Connecticut
Nov 1, 2011
French Door Weatherstripping
To whom this may concern: I am a builder/remodeler and have come across an patio door (french) that has some damaged weatherstripping on the jamb (strike side). Can you advise on a replacement weatherstripping? Thank you The glass info reads as follows: Guardian Carlton, Mich Ansi Z97,1-1984 S ... (cont.)
Contractor
San Antonio, Texas
Oct 31, 2011
Contractor from San Antonio, Texas
Oct 31, 2011
Bubble Seal weatherstripping
Need to replace this type of weatherstripping on (3) French Doors. It measures 5/8" and we need approx. 21 linear feet. I was looking at #58-119. We need this asap. Look forward to hearing from you. Charlene
Home Owner
Fort Wayne, IN
Oct 31, 2011
Home Owner from Fort Wayne, IN
Oct 31, 2011
Compatible seal for a Norco casement window
I am looking for a compatible seal, this is from a Norco Casement window from about 1988. The part that inserts into the window is ~.31"
Home Owner
Palos Heights IL
Oct 28, 2011
Home Owner from Palos Heights IL
Oct 28, 2011
Snap in Glazing
Hello I saw you helped a desperate home owner out who posted a picture of the glazing that he was looking for and i am wondering if you can help me as well. I am replacing the window panes of a 30 year old window and the glazing breaks easy so I need to have a replacement. Attached are two picture ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
pahrump ,nv
Oct 21, 2011
Quick Learner from pahrump ,nv
Oct 21, 2011
Window trim replacement
this is a photo of the insde window trim . if you can help in getting this it would be greatly appreciated . thanks gary
Contractor
Ellicott City, MD
Oct 19, 2011
Contractor from Ellicott City, MD
Oct 19, 2011
Patriot Casement Window weatherstrip kit
Good morning, I have a client looking to replace the weatherstrip kits on (40) of their Patriot casement windows. I'm not sure if there is a series on those as I saw no markings. Please let me know what else I would need to provide to facilate an order. Thanks so much. Mike