Slider windows

01-24-2011, 09:42 AM	#1
Rob461 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 7	Slider windows Can a slider window be installed as a single hung window? Why or why not?

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01-24-2011, 09:52 AM	#2
epson Member   Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario Canada, Toronto to be exact. Posts: 1,368	Slider windows Quote: Originally Posted by Rob461 Can a slider window be installed as a single hung window? Why or why not? No, a slider CANNOT be installed as a single hung window. That would put the weep holes on one end, where they would do you no good, and you would have no weep holes in the sill, where you need them.

01-24-2011, 11:10 AM	#3
Bondo Master General ReEngineer     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chaumont River, Ny. Posts: 3,168	Slider windows Quote: Originally Posted by Rob461 Can a slider window be installed as a single hung window? Why or why not? Ayuh,... Redundant post,.... You're supposed to post yer question in the forum it fits Best in,... Not in every forum, whether it fits the topic or Not....

01-24-2011, 11:23 AM	#4
Rob461 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 7	Slider windows Sorry, new to the forum. Didn't realize posting in more than one board (only posted in two, not every) was against the rules Bondo. I was trying to reach more readers in search for an answer. Thanks epson, I appreciate your time.

01-24-2011, 11:56 AM	#5
Bondo Master General ReEngineer     Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chaumont River, Ny. Posts: 3,168	Slider windows Quote: I was trying to reach more readers in search for an answer. Ayuh,... Understood... Most of Us who answer questions, go to All the forums We might have answers for.... Cross-posting usually just causes Confusion,....

01-24-2011, 12:52 PM	#6
masterofall Member   Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kelowna B.|C. Posts: 138	Slider windows No because it is not ment for that purpose ! Do it right!