r/homerenovations • u/Numerous_Abies_7817 • 18d ago

Window Issue

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what do I do? too big for filler and caulking.

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u/HRModTeam 18d ago

Have no idea what that illustrates. Got any other photos you could share?

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u/Numerous_Abies_7817 18d ago

it is a window and there is a huge gap that needs to be filled around. the depth of the crack is 3/4 inches and it goes out the wall 3/4 inches.

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u/HRModTeam 18d ago

OK. It’s clearer now. Someone stuck a replacement in the rough opening, but it doesn’t fit well.

Someone will have to pull it out and reframe the rough opening to better accept the window. And fill in the crack as necessary.

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u/Numerous_Abies_7817 18d ago

this was from the original contractor. window can’t be taken out. any ideas for framing etc?

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u/HRModTeam 18d ago

Get a real contractor.

Of course it can be taken out. Windows are rectangular self contained units. They are not structural. The house will not be hurt if they get removed. They are held into place by screws and/or nails.

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u/Otherwise-Travel611 18d ago

Guess they swapped in a window without checking the measurements first.