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Handy Person
Hudson, OH
Oct 14, 2011
Handy Person from Hudson, OH
Oct 14, 2011
58-053 Bubble Seal Sizing
Hello Swisco, Recently orderd your 58-053 bubble seal to replace the cracked, gummy bubble seal on my 22 year old Craftline casement windows. The old seal measured close to 1/4" in diameter. Assuming shrinkage over the 22 year period, I concluded that 5/16" was probably the diameter of the or ... (cont.)
Oct 13, 2011
Oct 13, 2011
Double Hung Window Wool Pile Weatherstripping
Yes, please see Swisco's 58-127 White Wool Pile, 3/16" x 1/4".
Home Owner
Milford, OH
Oct 11, 2011
Home Owner from Milford, OH
Oct 11, 2011
Replacement Window Weatherstripping
I need to replace the weatherstripping on vinyl/aluminum windows manufactered in 1998 with no manufacturer identified other than the code 3MI974 stamped on the inside frame of the double pane glass frame. The weatherstripping is an offset t-slot foam filled bulb type similar to product code 58-171 i ... (cont.)
Home Owner
New Jersey
Oct 11, 2011
Home Owner from New Jersey
Oct 11, 2011
Should I use 58-002 or 58-127?
I need to replace the wool pile weather stripping on my vinyl windows. The existing wool pile is gray, measures 3/16" by 3/16" and has a center fin (the existing wool pile is compressed, but pile height was measured using the center fin). Do you recommend replacing with 58-002, which has no center ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Maryland
Oct 10, 2011
Quick Learner from Maryland
Oct 10, 2011
Seal Maintenance, preventing seal from getting brittle
What's the best way to prevent weather stripping from getting brittle,cracking and falling apart?
Contractor
Chicago
Sep 29, 2011
Contractor from Chicago
Sep 29, 2011
58-055 in a tan color
I need to replace this moulding in a customers townhouse. i need 159 feet tan . looking at 58-055 buble seal with angle base 9/32
Home Owner
freeport, il
Sep 27, 2011
Home Owner from freeport, il
Sep 27, 2011
Weather strip for a 1978 casement window
casement windows weather strip, house built in 1978, window # 78-1 also window #77 sigma 114, 4 window casement
Quick Learner
KS
Sep 12, 2011
Quick Learner from KS
Sep 12, 2011
Replacing Weatherseal 55-106
I want to replace the weatherseal on all of my wood casement windows. I matched the product to 55-106 and this should work great. However, the old weatherseal has brittle, hard and cracking. When I tried to remove the old seal, everything broke apart except the piece that fits in the groove. This is ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Basking Ridge NJ
Sep 9, 2011
Home Owner from Basking Ridge NJ
Sep 9, 2011
replacement part
I am looking to replace a window sash stripping or beading - 15 years old - possibly Gapco brand - 33 3/8th long - looks similar to 55-164 product of your - can this work - on end image is provided thanks - mark
Distributor
Redwood city CA
Sep 6, 2011
Distributor from Redwood city CA
Sep 6, 2011
Bubble seal
Hey guys, I have another odd seal a customer brought in, if some one can match it for me i can sell it.. Thanks
Home Owner
Colorado
Aug 29, 2011
Home Owner from Colorado
Aug 29, 2011
Wright snap-in weatherstripping
We live in Colorado and recently bought a house that was flipped. It has the original casement windows from 1987 that appear to be made by a company called Wright. I have been unable to find that company on the web. The windows are still in excellent shape, however the weatherstripping that is ex ... (cont.)
Home Owner
New Jersey
Aug 22, 2011
Home Owner from New Jersey
Aug 22, 2011
How to replace bubble seal
I am trying to figure out how to replace the bubble seal on my windows. The replacement windows were done around 1996 and I took ownership in 2009. There are no markings on the window to tell me what brand they are, other than a stamping inside the glass "JDI 96" (pic attached). There are two scr ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
Aug 9, 2011
Quick Learner
Aug 9, 2011
Pella bow window weather Stripping
Hello, Can you help me identify the correct weather stripping for a bow window. When I bought the house the bow window was already there. There is no serial number and most people believe it is a Pella and not an Anderson window. I have attached some pictures to help you identify the correct ... (cont.)
Handy Person
(Sunny Downtown) - Fre...
Aug 3, 2011
Handy Person from (Sunny Downtown) - Fremont, NH
Aug 3, 2011
Magnetic weatherstrip
Greetings, I'm in search of trying to locate this particular profile of magnetic weatherstrip as seen in the attached upload files. The weatherstrip is fit into a slide track on the top and lock side of an full view storm door frame. I estimate the "T" side of the weatherstrip is approx. 7/32", mag ... (cont.)
Home Owner
New Jersey
Jul 18, 2011
Home Owner from New Jersey
Jul 18, 2011
dimensions of 58-164
My vinyl window weatherstrip has almost the same side-view as the 58-164 but with slightly larger dimensions. The "T-lock" is 1/4" (not 3/8" as shown on your website diagram), the face that sits up against the bottom sash is 1/2" (not 3/8"). I am concerned that the 58-164 might be too small as a r ... (cont.)
Quick Learner
New Mexico
Jul 12, 2011
Quick Learner from New Mexico
Jul 12, 2011
bubble weather stripping for a Hurd window
Hi. My weatherstripping for Hurd windows appears to be like the bubble seal you have, but the diameter of the bubble is more like 3/16" (old and hard to tell:-) Is there a reason I couldn't use the 5/16"?
Home Owner
Spokane, WA
Jul 12, 2011
Home Owner from Spokane, WA
Jul 12, 2011
Same bubble seal with different measurements
Does the 58-053 bubble seal come in any other dimensions, specifically 1/4" tube and 1/4" base?
Handy Person
michigan
Jul 11, 2011
Handy Person from michigan
Jul 11, 2011
Wool pile with cloth backing
I'm looking for wool pile weatherstrip w/a cloth backing not vinyl
Home Owner
La Luz, NM
Jul 1, 2011
Home Owner from La Luz, NM
Jul 1, 2011
Weather stripping
Where can I obtain weather stripping for Hurd casement and awning windows manufactured in 1990. It is bulb type stripping approximately 5/8th of an inch high with a single barbed shaft extending from the bottom to engage the slot in the window frame. YOur assistance will be appreciated. I have a ... (cont.)
Home Owner
Memphis TN
Jun 22, 2011
Home Owner from Memphis TN
Jun 22, 2011
Looking for 2 items to maintain sliding patio door
Greetings - I just made two recent purchases from SWISCO to bring a pair of sliding patio doors up to proper working condition. I'm looking for additional material and I'm hoping you might have it. First, similar to your Product Code: 59-211 (1/2" reduction glazing vinyl) - I'm looking for 3/4" ... (cont.)