RachelMarie
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Post by RachelMarie on Aug 11, 2020 18:23:05 GMT -8
Hi all! I was able to save maybe half of the interior aluminum frames for our Hehr windows, but the rest had so many nails added into them that they broke. It took me forever to even find out what these pieces were called, haha. A larger version of it from one of the vents also broke when we removed it and it isn’t sold with the vents when you buy them new so I’m a bit confused. Any ideas on how we can make or buy new ones?
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Post by vikx on Aug 11, 2020 20:01:13 GMT -8
The window trim can be made at most metal shops. It's a simple right angle that you cut to fit. It won't have an extra decor "bend" but looks fine.
Most vents come with the ceiling garnish but if you need to buy one to match your vent, google RV vent ceiling garnish. They are readily available.
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Post by sawset on Aug 12, 2020 4:51:09 GMT -8
If you are handy:
Look up "wiss 24 hvac folding tool"
In the hvac trade, we would have several of these, in different lengths and seam size, carry them along in the tool box, and make seams, trim, and flanges in the field. We would make our own folders- 18ga pcs, cts, riveted together. I know this would be for cosmetic work, but still just a thought. The trim surrounds on a project here need to be replaced, and with extra .032 5052 roof material, left over after it was removed and of salvage value, I'll possibly be cutting and bending my own trim surrounds. The material seems dead soft, and is easy to bend.
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RachelMarie
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Post by RachelMarie on Aug 12, 2020 11:54:56 GMT -8
If you are handy: Look up "wiss 24 hvac folding tool" In the hvac trade, we would have several of these, in different lengths and seam size, carry them along in the tool box, and make seams, trim, and flanges in the field. We would make our own folders- 18ga pcs, cts, riveted together. I know this would be for cosmetic work, but still just a thought. The trim surrounds on a project here need to be replaced, and with extra .032 5052 roof material, left over after it was removed and of salvage value, I'll possibly be cutting and bending my own trim surrounds. The material seems dead soft, and is easy to bend. Thankfully, my Dad has a metalwork shop in addition to woodwork and he just showed me this tool when we were talking about the edges of the skin! (We actually decided the skin was likely just hammered around the framing and stapled, so I’m going to stick with that method for the skin). And yes, the window frame metal is so soft, I know I’ll be able to do theirs myself with very little instruction from him. Thank you both so much!! |
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