91. Painted metal or vinyl window frames and panels in storm doors should be scrubbed with a stiff brush and household detergent. 92. Remove the panel on each side by taking out the screws holding it in place so that you can get at the sash weights inside the window frame. 93. Reinstall the access plates and continue refinishing the window frame. 94. Remember to paint the tops of the doors and window frames. 95. Scrap metal dealers buy all kinds of metal products in all shapes and sizes, from window frames to plumbing fixtures. 96. Scrape off any loose paint on the window frame or sill. 97. Since the window frame will rest on the sill plate, it is a good idea to check to see if it is level. 98. So much accumulates that it actually runs down and has caused some wood rot at the bottom of one window frame. 99. That extra insulation can compress the window frame against the sash, making it difficult to open or close the window. 100. That includes spots where window frames meet interior walls or exterior siding and the area where the house frame meets the foundation. |