Jun 16, 2007 · Because of Gilkey's quality of manufacture, I think it is superior to Sheffield even with the pocket sill. The Sheffield has the same build as the pocket sill windows, but has a snap-in that is sloped instead of pocket. It is not a true sloped sill extrusion. Because of this, the window sill is very tall and raises the bottom sash way up high.

Feb 29, 2012 · Pocket sill are a definite design drawback in my opinion unless you have an impact window or a specific necessity for the higher DP. If you can't get to a DP50+ without a pocket sill, there is something wrong with the window.

Mar 15, 2022 · HomeSealed wrote: Wed Mar 16, 2022 6:28 pm In a pocket replacement, the sashes and hardware are removed, leaving the original mainframe in place. If the wood portion of it is in good condition and you see no evidence of water infiltration, its probably not leaking.

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Apr 22, 2022 · Most of the windows are the original single pane with storms. I have gotten 8 bids. These bids are for 17 windows (16 double hung, 1 slider) plus a patio slider door with screen. The bids include argon gas and low-E, colonial contoured grids on the street-facing windows (8 of the 17). Pocket installation, all white, no unique sizes or other ...

May 29, 2019 · My approach is to shim and level one side first. Shims must be inserted at the top center and bottom when needed. After one side is good I do the other side. Sometimes a level can’t be used because the opening is to far out of square. Then we use the reveals where the sash meets the sill pocket.

Jun 10, 2005 · This is one of many ways to deal with sills. This one eliminates the need for a sill extender. Just make sure the metal goes at least an inch under the window sill. Use minimal expanding foam to fill under sill. On casement windows, awning windows and picture windows wood sill support is recommended before wrapping.

Oct 31, 2011 · Most vinyl sliders will run water through the frame's weep system as you are describing. Obviously this is not ideal, and why pocket sill double hungs are highly discouraged, but it is pretty hard to avoid on sliders. If the weep holes are clear and unobstructed, it should be working as designed.

Feb 23, 2021 · Thanks for the replies and suggestions. Yes, I've tried a couple of times pouring a generous amount of water into the sills, which then makes its way down into the pocket sill via side cut outs, and water then comes out the exterior weep holes. That said, hard to say if I am pouring in enough water to replicate a rain storm.

Aug 17, 2008 · The pocket sill may be touted as a benefit by salesmen selling it but in my opinion is a poor design born out of cost-cutting shortcuts in the manufacture of these windows . They use the same extrusion on all 4 sides and then use a snap-in …