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Repairing a Broken Casement Window with Wooden Framing

by raphaeljeanfrancois on Oct 17, 2011

A broken window is just as daulting to deal with as a broken roof. Rain, dust, and radiation can enter your home if the damage remains for a long time. Repairing it immediately rids you off of worse future problems. If it is a casement window made of wooden frames, all the more you need to hurry up with the project. Damage on wood can grow quickly, and you might find repairing it hard when it’s too late.

In dealing with the damage, know the type of window you have and how to handle it efficiently. A casement window consists of sashes maneuvered through hinges. Removing it from the casing before replacing the broken parts is easier than working on it while installed. It is easier to replace a broken glass pane or seal a frame crack when laid flat on the ground.

Remove the broken glass from the casing frame and dispose of it far from the repair area. Make sure to remove along with it the remaining caulk on the frame. You need to replace the caulking agent,...Read More >>