replace Aluminium framed windows with tinted perspex etc
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:48 am
Hi all,
I've been a bit busy with teaching (reports etc) and have not spent much time refurbishing , however, it's time to get back to the refurbishment.
I'm now thinking of removing the original aluminium framed windows to reseal and replace to a perspex or similar. At close to 30 years old the perspex (or whatever they used) must be past its use by date and brittle thus, any good hit will crack them.
My searches indicate that the aluminium would be hard to refit/reseal and given that mine looked like they have been epoxied around the edges to 'reseal' the aluminium frames would be difficult to remove with out damage. Secondly, the frame looks to be riveted to the coachside thus, I'll need to drill out the rivets and reattach with screws but that is problematic. .
I think a 'fresher' look would be warranted....
Who has replaced their original aluminium frames to a perspex/plexiglass or similar windows
Cheers, Pete
I've been a bit busy with teaching (reports etc) and have not spent much time refurbishing , however, it's time to get back to the refurbishment.
I'm now thinking of removing the original aluminium framed windows to reseal and replace to a perspex or similar. At close to 30 years old the perspex (or whatever they used) must be past its use by date and brittle thus, any good hit will crack them.
My searches indicate that the aluminium would be hard to refit/reseal and given that mine looked like they have been epoxied around the edges to 'reseal' the aluminium frames would be difficult to remove with out damage. Secondly, the frame looks to be riveted to the coachside thus, I'll need to drill out the rivets and reattach with screws but that is problematic. .
I think a 'fresher' look would be warranted....
Who has replaced their original aluminium frames to a perspex/plexiglass or similar windows
Cheers, Pete