"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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a12vman wrote:
I have 9 Double Hung Windows on the front of the house which has a
brick exterior.

What are my options when it comes to brick? I won't buy another
house that has DH Windows: too many moving parts, too many drafts. I
don't want to remove brick to get to the nailing fins. Are the any
companies out there that make casement windows in a replacement?

This house is only 9 years old and the windows all leak, upper sashes
fall, very frustrating.

http://24.210.212.190/pub/window1.jpg
http://24.210.212.190/pub/window2.jpg

Thanks In Advance,
-a12vman

Frankly your problems are not due to double hung windows, but your
problems are due to poor quality windows. It makes no difference what
kind of poor quality window you have, they will all quickly fail.

In my experience good double hung windows last longer and have fewer
problems than casement windows of the same quality.

Unfortunately quality windows and good installers are expensive in the
short run. They are far cheaper in the long run. I I would start by
finding the installer first and the specific window second. I would not
worry about how they are going to accomplish the job. A good professional
will assess your current situation and choose the correct method and
product to correct the problem. Even the best windows improperly
installed will soon disappoint you again.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit


I had all of my windows replaced this year with double-glazed tilt-in
windows. The contractor told me the same thing Joseph said about casement
windows. I had one fairly large casement window in my computer room, and he
created a replacement system where I have two side-by-side tilt-in windows
in place of the one casement window.

MaryL