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Old 07-30-2007, 05:19 PM
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Vinyl Windows
House today 11 years old. Vinyl windows were very hard to operate. Open/close. Question, Because the problem seemed so widespread who would everyone recommend I defer this to? Wording for report recommendation? Thanks for any advice.
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Old 07-30-2007, 06:05 PM
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Just report what the conditions were, which units were or were not affected, and recommend repairs by a qualified window technician. Down here, that means the same companies that install windows, doors, skylights, etc.

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Old 07-30-2007, 06:07 PM
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who would everyone recommend I defer this to?
I agree with Dom, you do not "defer" it, you have *already determined* the windows are tight, the next step is to 'have the windows repaired as necessary'.
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Old 07-30-2007, 06:38 PM
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Re: Vinyl Windows
In my dialect of Homeguage, it would be something like:

(RR) Replace or repair windows: Many of the double hung vinyl windows at this property are difficult to operate, both upper and lower sashes bind in their tracks. Repair or replacement of these windows could be a substantial expense. I recommend that if possible you determine from the sellers or their agent who installed the windows, and if there is a transferable warranty available to you from the manufacturer or installer. If warranty service is not available, I recommend repair or replacement as required by a qualified, licensed and insured window service and installation contractor."

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Old 07-30-2007, 06:56 PM
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Re: Vinyl Windows
I keep it short and sweet... explain the problem, where it's at (in this case 'throughout') and then a recommendation. For this I would probably say something like.... 'these should be repaired or replaced to function properly' or 'repaired or replaced to function as intended'

I find if I give a destination rather than a path my life is easier.

If you give the path and your path is wrong (or some contractor chooses another path) you just bought it.

Water in crawl spaces is a good example of this... people always try to beat out of me exactly what I want to see... I just keep repeating that I want to see no water. Trenches, sump pumps, waving dead chickens, whatever... if it gets rid of the water it's great by me.
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Re: Vinyl Windows
Numerous windows were found to be difficult to open and close. Contact a window company for repairs or possible replacement.
All bedrooms should have a window that is operable for egrees in case of an emergency.
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Old 07-30-2007, 07:51 PM
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"All bedrooms should have a window that is operable for egress in case of an emergency."

Ha! Good addition.

I do think it's worth mentioning the transferable warranty possibility - on one occasion that sentence saved the unit owners in a condo association around $15,000 ...

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Old 07-30-2007, 09:19 PM
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Re: Vinyl Windows
Thanks all. Great recommendations. With all of your help I created a masterpiece! Thanks again. Now this is what this Forum is all about not that NACHI crap!
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