I have some old (15 years old) awning windows (aluminum frame) that I need some welding work done. All of my window hardware on the mauka side of the house has corroded to the point that the windows will not operate.
The work I need done: The "arms" on both sides of each window have corroded off of the bar that connects the hardware on both sides of the window that open it. I need to have the "arms" welded back on to the bar. I plan to clean off all of the corrosion build up down to bare metal so it can be welded and hold.
Please let me know if you know anyone who can perform this work.
On a side note, the manufacturer of the awning windows went out of business years ago as well as the window contractor that originally installed them = parts are obsolete.
BUT, I found a window hardware supplier on the internet, Blaine Window Hardware, Inc. -
www.blainewindow.com that has awning window operators (part number 00095-L-037) that can replace my corroded operators, with some modifications. I know that I am not the only one who has these windows (I went to a window contractor that smugly told me that hundreds of people in Hawaii have the same problem/window that I do so just spend the $$$ and buy the replacement from us. Very helpful) so PM me for the details. I refuse to spend upwards of 5k per window, especially when I have 8 windows that would need replacement, when some $25 part, some ingenuity, and professional welding (I gave up on alumaloy) can fix the problem. These windows have been a thorn in my side for a few years and I am relieved to have a solution that will not cost me 40k!