Vinyl Window Sagging

Sagging in a bow window can be caused by a lack of support on the bottom of the window or on the top.

Vinyl window sagging. Adding brackets to connect the window to the wall so that the wall can support the window s weight more effectively. It s recommended to call a professional for help because diy window work can be a disaster if one little thing. Or if you ve upgraded in recent years to more energy efficient dual pane windows you also likely have frames made from this material vinyl frames offer a number of advantages over aluminum framed windows but what do. The sash has also sagged downward so that our windows will no longer lock.

Sagging vinyl windows july 17 2014 s hall said. Unlike wood which is more rigid vinyl has the tendency to sag over time. If the bottom of a bow window is sagging the solution is the same as for a bay window. Your best bet for a temporary fix is to add support to the sagging window with l brackets.

If the frame sags operable windows may bind or jam. Vinyl window frames became popular sometime in the 1990s so if you have a house that is not more than two decades old chances are good that your frames are also made of vinyl. How to fix your sagging window. Recently superior window company have been receiving multiple phone calls from houston area homeowners asking for a second look at recently installed windows from other window companies.

Our vinyl windows have sagged from the top so much that we can see the installation screws above the window. This warping is a cosmetic blemish as well as a potential cause for the window to become inoperable.