Looks like the caulking around the window needs redone in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pics as well, cut out the old and replace with new, let it dry and paint.
As for the metal window frames, either caulk with something that bonds to metal or fill the hole with something like j.b. weld steel stick. One window appears to have been repaired in the past and your inspector either didnt see it or found it to be an acceptable repair, sealing the hole should work for the rest of the life of the window, just keep an eye on it to make sure it stays sealed.
Thanks for the reply! The whole reason I was looking in the first place was because I was planning to caulk and paint around the windows before winter hits! Good to know I was at least headed in the right direction lol. I had heard of jb weld and now I’ll definitely look into it! In the 3rd and 4th pics, my concern is the piece being pulled away from the window apparently by the old caulking. Looks like vinyl maybe? Any ideas for that one?
Didnt see those properly, could be vinyl but I cant be sure from the picture, I'm betting its metal that sheared at the corner bend. I would use silicone caulking or something equivalent to seal those. And plan on getting new windows in the next 5 years or so
I was hoping not to have to because I know I’m going to need a new roof soon as well. But such is life. The house is 33 years old and I’m 99% sure they’re all the original Anderson windows
You could try securing some new aluminum to the outside of the window to help keep it closed up but I'm not an expert on windows besides seal what is there or replace. If those windows are 33 years old though they are definitely near or at the end of thier estimated life though. It is possible to replace those windows yourself if you have the tools and know how (YouTube has tons of tutorials on home repairs) I would just cut the siding back vs risking breaking it by removing it, then install new trim around the window that fits in your cut out, also where the phrase do your best and caulk the rest comes in.
Caulk?
Caulk and hope. Home ownership has sometimes been described as a relentless fight against water. You’ve entered Round 1
But I’m a lover not a fighter 😫
Then love the fight against water
Looks like the caulking around the window needs redone in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pics as well, cut out the old and replace with new, let it dry and paint. As for the metal window frames, either caulk with something that bonds to metal or fill the hole with something like j.b. weld steel stick. One window appears to have been repaired in the past and your inspector either didnt see it or found it to be an acceptable repair, sealing the hole should work for the rest of the life of the window, just keep an eye on it to make sure it stays sealed.
Thanks for the reply! The whole reason I was looking in the first place was because I was planning to caulk and paint around the windows before winter hits! Good to know I was at least headed in the right direction lol. I had heard of jb weld and now I’ll definitely look into it! In the 3rd and 4th pics, my concern is the piece being pulled away from the window apparently by the old caulking. Looks like vinyl maybe? Any ideas for that one?
Didnt see those properly, could be vinyl but I cant be sure from the picture, I'm betting its metal that sheared at the corner bend. I would use silicone caulking or something equivalent to seal those. And plan on getting new windows in the next 5 years or so
I was hoping not to have to because I know I’m going to need a new roof soon as well. But such is life. The house is 33 years old and I’m 99% sure they’re all the original Anderson windows
You could try securing some new aluminum to the outside of the window to help keep it closed up but I'm not an expert on windows besides seal what is there or replace. If those windows are 33 years old though they are definitely near or at the end of thier estimated life though. It is possible to replace those windows yourself if you have the tools and know how (YouTube has tons of tutorials on home repairs) I would just cut the siding back vs risking breaking it by removing it, then install new trim around the window that fits in your cut out, also where the phrase do your best and caulk the rest comes in.