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11th Jul 2011, 11:26 PM #1Mechanical Butcher
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Aluminium window frames (sort of metal work!)
I have to get some windows in a shed, and wondered if there's a cheaper answer than factory made aluminium windows.
It looks like it might be possible, if one had a window that is bigger than needed, and found at a local recycling shop, to remake it a smaller required size.
If it were disassembled, and the frames mitre cut to new measurements (with a drop saw with carbide teeth), it seems it could be reassembled to function correctly.
But, maybe it's too much trouble? There might be something I've not considered?
Anyone done this?
Jordan
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11th Jul 2011, 11:44 PM #2Most Valued Member
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Are you planning on trying to use the old glass? It doesnt normally work well.
Stuart
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11th Jul 2011, 11:52 PM #3Hammer Head
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you could just buy the section's from a manufacter and make your own windows, dont forget to allow for cost of blade around 100bucks,
might be cheaper to ring around small window companys to get one custom made,
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12th Jul 2011, 08:41 AM #4.
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Hey Jordan,
Wouldn't be easier to keep looking in the salvage yards for one that might just be the size you are after?
Bob.
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12th Jul 2011, 08:48 AM #5Mechanical Butcher
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12th Jul 2011, 08:53 AM #6Mechanical Butcher
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12th Jul 2011, 09:00 AM #7Mechanical Butcher
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12th Jul 2011, 10:52 AM #8Distracted Member
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Much easier to modify your shed frame to suit the windows available.
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12th Jul 2011, 01:01 PM #9Mechanical Butcher
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12th Jul 2011, 01:46 PM #10Distracted Member
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Why, what's the cladding? Whatever it is you'll have to cut a hole to fit a window, right?
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12th Jul 2011, 04:07 PM #11Mechanical Butcher
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No, the holes already exist. The plan was to buy windows made to suit, but I'm now looking for a cheaper alternative. I think windows are far more expensive than they should be, and it irks me to waste good money on them, that could be used to buy interesting things.
Here's a funny - I asked a window supplier, who justifies his prices on the fact that they are custom made, to quote on a smaller than usual size (400mm wide). "We can't do them that small". Yeah, right, some custom builder!
Jordan
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12th Jul 2011, 10:02 PM #12
The corners are the expensive parts, and a small window has only slightly less material. Even worse if you need operating sash (double/single hung, jalousie, etc.).
As far as being unable to make them smaller, I doubt it. About 40 years ago, I built a factory with adjacent office, using store-front material for the windows (fixed with double glazing). They were about 4ft x 6ft IIRC (1220mm x 1830mm). The supplier made a sample for approval, which I've schlepped all over the country. It's 1ft square (305mm). Properly sealed, I don't think you need mitered corners. If your wall is thick enough, store-front material might be dandy (approx. 4.5" - 114mm); it might even be available in thinner stock.
To my amazement, my local Yellow Pages has a separate category for Store Fronts. YMMV.
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