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A few 50 year old frames rotted in my house, kids left windows open in their rooms for years. I ground out all the rot and replaced with new wood, sealed, etc. I used the nicest old growth fir and wood was like $50. Die grinder was the perfect tool.
The double pane in those windows was cracked so slightly fogged. Local window places said $2500 each to make new ones that fit (and 4 months wait.) Unpainted!
Found local glass manufacturer and ordered glass. Double pane, tempered, low e, was $110/window in 24"x46". That new glass is so nice.
New hinges were $12/pair on amazon.
Had to rebuild the sash because they were rotted. Needed to buy a router but still was a day in the driveway. The thing that took time was prepping and painting the wood. I used marine oil paint so was weeks of drying because of all the coats. Will put final coat on in the spring.
Installed now and very happy with result. The painting was tedious and toxic. New glass is thicker and really quiet.
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