Hello everyone!
We recently purchased a house that is ready for demolition, on whose foundation we will build anew. Before tearing it down, I would like to carefully remove an old, round window, as I find it very beautiful and would like to reuse it in a suitable location.
Although I consider myself fairly handy, I have little experience with masonry and window work. Could I ask for your advice on the best way to proceed? So far, my idea was to use a rotary hammer drill from the inside to expose any fastenings and then remove the window inward. Is this feasible, or is there a high risk of damage?
Thank you very much in advance for your help!
Best regards
We recently purchased a house that is ready for demolition, on whose foundation we will build anew. Before tearing it down, I would like to carefully remove an old, round window, as I find it very beautiful and would like to reuse it in a suitable location.
Although I consider myself fairly handy, I have little experience with masonry and window work. Could I ask for your advice on the best way to proceed? So far, my idea was to use a rotary hammer drill from the inside to expose any fastenings and then remove the window inward. Is this feasible, or is there a high risk of damage?
Thank you very much in advance for your help!
Best regards
W
wiltshire8 Jan 2025 10:24The idea of preserving this window already shows respect for what is existing. I am not familiar with the conditions regarding demolition and have no intention of judging them.
From a resource conservation perspective, the construction sector is objectively causing tremendous waste. I am admittedly a poor example myself. We have performed the cognitively dissonant feat of building a highly energy-efficient single-family house while, objectively speaking, using an excessive amount of resources per square meter (square foot) of living space created.
From a resource conservation perspective, the construction sector is objectively causing tremendous waste. I am admittedly a poor example myself. We have performed the cognitively dissonant feat of building a highly energy-efficient single-family house while, objectively speaking, using an excessive amount of resources per square meter (square foot) of living space created.
A
Apfelbaum8 Jan 2025 19:18Good evening,
thank you for the constructive responses regarding the window removal. I was also advised to test the putty for asbestos, which I will definitely do before removing it.
We will no longer use it as an exterior window but, as suggested above, rather as a room divider or in the garden shed.
thank you for the constructive responses regarding the window removal. I was also advised to test the putty for asbestos, which I will definitely do before removing it.
We will no longer use it as an exterior window but, as suggested above, rather as a room divider or in the garden shed.
W
wiltshire9 Jan 2025 13:25Apfelbaum schrieb:
I was advised to test the glazing putty for asbestos, which I will definitely do before removal. If you find asbestos in your house, you are required to dispose of it properly. This can be quite costly. Knowingly disposing of asbestos improperly can be very expensive.
Asbestos was used in window putty until the late 1980s. The fibers are bound within the putty and therefore not hazardous. Of course, such putty hardens over the years – but as long as you don’t sand or grind it, there is no health risk from handling it.
Remove it as you planned. I would definitely not measure it again.
N
nordanney9 Jan 2025 13:45wiltshire schrieb:
That costs quite a bit.Not really. Most recycling centers accept it for a relatively low fee. For example, with us, it costs only €7.61 per 100kg (220 lbs) or a flat rate of €48 for about 2 cubic meters (70 cubic feet). The proper and safe handling when removing it from the house is the real challenge for you as a DIYer – but it is manageable.W
wiltshire9 Jan 2025 14:03nordanney schrieb:
Most recycling centers should accept it for a relatively low fee. For example, it costs us only €7.61 per 100kg (220 lbs) or a flat rate of €48 for about 2 cubic meters (70 cubic feet). That’s good to know. I’m currently helping renovate a horse farm. There is a problematic roof on a riding arena. €48 for 2 cubic meters (70 cubic feet) would be a dream.
I think that if one window has this putty, then the others probably do as well. Removing and disposing of the material costs not only money but also a lot of time.
nordanney schrieb:
Not really. Most recycling centers should accept it for a relatively low fee.I understood the comment about the price more as explicitly referring to the improper disposal (fines) rather than the regular fee when you do it correctly.https://www.instagram.com/11antgmxde/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bauen-jetzt/
Similar topics