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1. John Leeke says:

   July 22, 2013 at 6:16 pm

   Feel free to leave a reply or ask a question. What were you looking for when you came to Save America’s Windows?

   –John

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2. Liz says:

   September 20, 2015 at 10:45 pm

   Hi,

   I have a historical home in Ontario, just outside of Toronto. I’m working on one of my double hung sash window. I’ve pulled out both the bottom and top sash, I’m considering trying to replace the single sheet of glass with double glassed glass. Have you ever considered doing this? Do you think it will be beneficial in keeping out some of the cold this winter? I’ll also be looking at installing weather stripping around both sashes. The other thing I’m thinking of doing is to remove the side trim to open up where the weights are, I was thinking of getting some PVC piping and have the weights go inside the pipes. Then I’d put in spray in some expanding foam insulation. Can you tell me your thoughts about my plans?

   Thanks
   Liz

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   • John Leeke says:

     September 21, 2015 at 4:54 pm

     “I’m considering trying to replace the single sheet of glass with double glassed glass. Do you think it will be beneficial in keeping out some of the cold this winter?”

     It would keep out the cold, but the seal between the glass panes will leak in 5 to 10 years and then the glass will permanently fog up. Also you would have to make the glazing rabbet in the sash deeper, which would weaken the sash joints, possibly leading to failure.

     “I’ll also be looking at installing weather stripping around both sashes.”

     This is your best idea. More on weatherstripping over at the Forum:
     http://saveamericaswindows.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=9

     “The other thing I’m thinking of doing is to remove the side trim to open up where the weights are, I was thinking of getting some PVC piping and have the weights go inside the pipes. Then I’d put in spray in some expanding foam insulation.”

     This is not a good idea. The foam will trap moisture in the window frame joints, possibly leading to decay and failure of the joints.

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     • Liz says:

       September 21, 2015 at 8:37 pm

       Thank you for your comments. I appreciate your getting back to me so quickly.

       Liz

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