Window Replacement

So remove the siding and see whether or not the window is rotting. If it is, replace it, if not replace the siding.

Hi Andy,

There are a few factors that come into play here. Are your windows constructed of wood? If so, the window frame itself may actually be rotting, and/or the trim and window are replaced as a “whole unit”. We have patio doors with transoms (not slider style) for which the frame is made of wood – which from the outside, looks like wood trim as it is painted white like all the rest of the wood trim. We had had several of the wood frames (trim) rot. The HOs had to replace the entire assembly (door, transom, frame-trim) as they could not replace individual pieces. These doors are considered a HO responsibility.

Our buildings have aluminum siding. But we have wood trim surrounding the doors and windows which is painted white. Our other doors and windows have a different construction. The wood trim around them is separate from the doors and windows. So, while the doors and windows are a HO responsibility, the wood trim is the responsibility of the HOA. For example, the HOA has replaced rooting wood trim although the windows were fine.

Another example – when a HO replaces their windows and sliders, some or all of the wood trim needs to be removed and re-installed (depends on what brand/size of window/slider is being installed). In some cases, the trim is replaced because of its condition – this is part of the cost of replacing the slider or window.

How does your Board know the wood is rotting? Do you have a responsibility chart or policy which identifies who is responsible for what?

Bonnie

AndyA – Seems like you need something in writing.

Perhaps a “Home Inspector” would be willing to, just inspect the area in question, and give you a report. In my yellow pages they are listed under “Home and Building Inspection Services”.