Air Holes In Window Frames

Weep holes on sliders can be seen in the sill track.

Air holes in window frames.

A bar or strip of wood or metal between adjacent panes of glass that create a grid or latticework appearance. Screen typically woven mesh of metal plastic or fiberglass screens cover a window opening so that air and light may pass through but not insects. They help prevent cold air from entering as well as add a finishing touch and enhance the overall look of the window. Most sliders have weep holes as do most double hung replacement windows.

Weep hole weep holes help protect your home and window. When the units were installed two holes were drilled in the bottom of the frame of the window. Vinyl window frames have been around for many years. During rains water can fill the bottom track leak to the inside of the home and flood the area surrounding the window.

Once rot begins it can spread quickly and whole sections of a frame can begin to crumble away. I was given two brand new air conditioning units for my windows. How to fix a leaking vinyl window frame. The exterior weep holes that drain the water out of the window are not aligned with the interior weep holes.

I have no air in my house. Although the damage may appear beyond repair you can often make seamless restorations with two part wood fillers. The horizontal part of the window frame. I have vinyl windows.

Could i have water seep into the wholes eventually. This was done to secure the unit. If you have metal or vinyl frame windows check the drain holes at the outside edge of the bottom portion of the window frame. I am wondering was it a bad idea to drill holes in the frame.

The finished trim or holdings around the window frames. The construction of older vinyl windows used screws to hold the layers of vinyl together. Thus they block direct air flow into the window. Drain or weep holes allow water to escape from the frame preventing flooding.

Exposure to weather and moisture penetration into gaps and cracks contribute to the growth of rot on wooden window frames.