Window Weight Cavity

03-01-2012, 06:37 PM	#31
mferguson0414 Member   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middletown, OH Posts: 126	Window Weight Cavity So I tore into the left side of the window today. There is absolutely no insulation between the window and the frame and obviously in the weight pocket. I really have no idea if this is going to lower the sound from the road, but I will feel better knowing there is insulation all around the window when I'm done.

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03-01-2012, 08:39 PM	#32
HomeSealed Windows & Remodeling     Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milwaukee,WI Posts: 1,182	Window Weight Cavity You are definitely doing something worthwhile regardless of whether or not it gives you the sound reduction that you're looking for. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-01-2012, 10:51 PM	#33
Gary in WA Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,770	Window Weight Cavity I thought other readers might benefit from the "stuffing f.g." in a cavity- not the professionals here. Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!

03-03-2012, 08:27 PM	#34
mferguson0414 Member   Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middletown, OH Posts: 126	Window Weight Cavity Took GBR's advice. Last edited by mferguson0414; 03-05-2012 at 06:13 AM. Reason: new threads started

03-04-2012, 10:04 PM	#35
Gary in WA Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,770	Window Weight Cavity Better to start 2 new threads on the subjects. One in "General discussion" and the other in "Paint". Thanks, Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!