http://www.contractortalk.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:45:03 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.contractortalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.contractortalk.com http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/tilt-slider-windows-window-experts-68486/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:23:56 GMT i was talking to someone in the industry and he mentioned how "tilt in slider" experience problems no matter how high quality they are. is this true and what are the reasons ? he said a regular slider is not as efficient as a double hung but if you need a slider so not get a tilt in.. any opinions here? ]]> Windows, Siding and Doors davinci http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/tilt-slider-windows-window-experts-68486/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/any-good-alternatives-capping-windows-aluminum-coil-stock-68353/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:58:12 GMT Bear with me, I've been solely on the sales aspect of home improvements, and am not at all an expert on the installation side.

My question is, are their any decent alternatives to capping windows and other openings with aluminum coil stock? The reason I ask is because I don't particularly like the way it looks most of the time. Some people can definitely do some VERY nice work with it, but Im just curious if their are other alternatives that may look better and still keep everything maintenance free.

I've seen the AZEK trim, and it looks like it would look great, but wouldn't it still leave part of the window sills exposed? ]]> Windows, Siding and Doors Exteriors123 http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/any-good-alternatives-capping-windows-aluminum-coil-stock-68353/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/stucco-cement-board-68349/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:34:24 GMT Got a call to help a HO put some siding up on a addition I did this spring. Left it framed and sheeted and good to go, HO was going to do the rest. So I get the call and I figure it's vinyl double 4 or something. He got cement board with a stucco finish in a 4x8x1/4" sheets. Long story short I put it up but of course there are seams. HO said he just wants to caulk them. I can't see caulk, you'll always see the seam and look pita. I am thinking of taping and blending the stucco finish, kinda floating the seam.

What's the norm for covering the seams on this stuff? Can I go over the cement board with mortar and cover the seams just like drywall and imitate the texture? ]]> Windows, Siding and Doors paulie http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/stucco-cement-board-68349/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/hardie-siding-recommendations-wanted-68279/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:05:56 GMT I've sold a HO on building a large garden shed which I'd like to install hardie siding on. (Home owner wants durability & almost no maintenance).

Having never worked with the stuff, I'd appreciate suggestions / links to good threads on working with their siding.

About the only thing I know is that you can work it pretty much like wood, and need to be VERY careful about preventing inhalation of the silicates.

So, any do's or don'ts you'd care to share? ]]> Windows, Siding and Doors Panzer5 http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/hardie-siding-recommendations-wanted-68279/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/window-order-messed-up-distributor-wants-order-replacement-sashes-only-ok-68278/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:56:47 GMT Should I accept sash replacement, or demand a full reorder?

Here's what happened: I ordered 10 vinyl replacement windows from a local distributor who I use frequently, but from which I've never bought windows.

The order required the windows to have grids & unfortunately when I went to pick them up, no grids. I told the distributor the customer wanted grids & to get me the correct windows that I ordered.

Today (this is two weeks after the original install was supposed to be completed) I discovered that the guy who originally failed to order the grids, instead of ordering new windows to spec, merely ordered replacement sashes. I presume he's going to hand me the original order (which has been in the warehouse these past few weeks) for me to use to install the windows & frames with the rejected sashes & then replace the sashes with the new ones with grids.

Is this okay?

Part of me thinks that I should have the whole set reordered, part of me recognizes that since the original manufacturer is sending replacement sashes to the same spec as the original order (merely with the grids installed, this time) that the sash replacement should be okay.

Thoughts / suggestions? ]]> Windows, Siding and Doors Panzer5 http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/window-order-messed-up-distributor-wants-order-replacement-sashes-only-ok-68278/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/cutting-azek-trim-boards-68239/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:53:13 GMT someone told me bending azek with a heat blanket can cause problems..anyone have an idea what those problems would be? i was told the best way is by using a jig saw..i would imagine you would have to sand the edges..do you hand sand or use an electronic sander? someone told me bending azek with a heat blanket can cause problems..anyone have an idea what those problems would be?

i was told the best way is by using a jig saw..i would imagine you would have to sand the edges..do you hand sand or use an electronic sander? ]]> Windows, Siding and Doors davinci http://www.contractortalk.com/f33/cutting-azek-trim-boards-68239/