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| Trapped moisture |
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They also warp and rot. The problem arises because of how tightly they
seal to keep the wind out and therefore any moisture, such as from condensation will remain much longer. Neither warping or rotting are considered manufacturer’s defects.
| A casement WARPED & FOGGED UP |
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| A + W replaced the rotted wood in 4 casements |
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Of the 5 casements in North Park, 4 had wood rot--and they were less than 15 years old. The air-tight construction traps moisture. To replace them would require breaking
out the stucco and rebuilding the openings. The home owner chose, at one-forth
the cost, to have the windows repaired.
| The plastic guides have come loose |
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Wood windows bind, especially those that go up and down. The one pictured above obviously no longer operates.
If you must have wood, the prudent choice is the wood veneer, Milgard fiberglass windows. They are better than vinyl, and have a beautiful cedar veneer or the Bede windows with a laminate.
WHY NOT WOOD: (1) cost overt $300 more than a vinyl window; (2) 20 times
more likely to fog up; (3) warp, wood rot, and termites; (4)
limited 10-20 year warranty; (5) stiff operation.
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