Our windows are sticking and impossible / hard to open and close. A lot of dessert dust gets in the house trough the windows. Is this normal? Do you have the same problem?
2006-10-03 15:38:41 · 10 answers · asked by Kay 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The house is new. We have this problem since we moved in. I spoke with our home builder, they said it is normal. I wanted more information before I believe them.
2006-10-04 13:57:19 · update #1
used too got new windows installed but you could use wd40 ospray on hinges or give it a god coating of vaseline to lubricate the hinge
2006-10-03 15:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are these aluminum windows? you didn't say. DAP makes a pretty good spray lube for aluminum windows; the graphite is also a good idea, if really, really messy to work with...
More to the point - do you feel air going in or out of these windows when they're closed? With being hard to open from the start, and "lots of dust", makes me wonder whether something in the foundation hasnt changed. I would use a standard square /level at the corners of the windows (if you don't know how, find a friend that does) and see if maybe there is settling, or a serious shift in the wall that's keeping them from working
2006-10-11 02:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by Hagar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal but the dust has the least effect on your window. Maybe it is not screwed tightly on the wall, or it is too close to the opposite side that it may produce a sqeaky sound when you try to open or close it. Use a lubricant on the screws or clean the dust on the sides of the window.
2006-10-03 15:52:56 · answer #3 · answered by vincent d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use vaseline or wd40. Both of them will start collecting dirt causing you a bigger problem than you had before. Use graphite on the track. Also how old are your windows? What are they made of? I live in the dessert too, do clean the tracks really well and then use graphite, like for locks. Trust me.
2006-10-03 19:39:53 · answer #4 · answered by Tankk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vacuum and thoroughly clean the tracks before applying silicone spray. You probably have a lot of grit in there since you live in the desert. When you get them closing again then go and have some dessert.
2006-10-03 17:39:37 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry Dee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you mean desert, but we got it. You'll want to try cleaning the tracks real good and get some silicone spray, not WD-40. Spray the tracks, and the top of the window if you can get at it.
2006-10-03 15:53:05 · answer #6 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John is right about silicone spray. WD-40 just gets gunky. Silicone spray is super slippery, so don't get overspray on a floor.
2006-10-03 16:01:29 · answer #7 · answered by MailorderMaven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have built home for 25 years they installed them improperly. I would have him reinstall them if he dosnt try sillacone spray on each side an see if that helps
2006-10-11 05:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by gry_elder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Darkgoth had the best response. Wax or paraffin.
2006-10-10 13:49:06 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub the side rails in the window with wax.....this will work fine
2006-10-09 09:52:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋