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Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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Originally Posted By: dedwards
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That appears to be cosmetic to me. If it isn’t affecting the operation of the window I would not write it up but rather point it out to the buyer and tell them to bend it back the way it is suppose to be.

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Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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That particular trim piece was plastic, I probably should have pointed that out.

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Originally Posted By: bsmith
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I would bet that there are screws directly below those bulges that have been over tightened. Or the lower frame is bowed.

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Originally Posted By: away
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Tim,


Judging by the pictures, it doesn't appear that the plastic strip creates a perfect seal against the window. With that in mind, I would say that any adverse affects would probably be minimal.

In other words, unless the window seals perfectly against that plastic, water, air, etc. will get into that space regardless of the warped area.

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Originally Posted By: thejnicki
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My thinking was how will the amount of debris that will accumulate affect the seal of the window.

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Originally Posted By: wpedley
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bsmith wrote:
I would bet that there are screws directly below those bulges that have been over tightened. Or the lower frame is bowed.


I agree with Bill. Although the over-tightened screws are what is holding the trim on. The window is not sealed properly and I would simply write that in the report.

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Originally Posted By: mcyr
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Not knowing what the material is, plastic or aluminum, or metal, I would have to guess that that piece is a sill flashing of some sort, but can not understand why the vertical leg is upright just waiting to pick up the elements.

My first thought was that it was installed on an uneven surface and the vertical leg would bow like this wether it is plastic or metal.

I would recommend a Glazing Contractor to further evaluate this problem or potential problem.

No frost over there, so that is one element gone. ha. ha.

Marcel