Comments on: Melting Vinyl Siding from Window Reflection http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html Siding4u.com's weblog about Siding Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:39:21 +0000 hourly 1 By: Jeanne http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2250 Jeanne Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:39:21 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2250 Hi, We live in Boston MA and started having problems after the 2 family next door relaced windows. The plastic on the car is melting and the shake shingles are also bubbled and blistering. I originally thought the car plastic was a manufacturing defect and have since replaced mirrors and other plastic-at my expense. Less than 1 month after replacing, the same type of melting is happening again. Now I can see this is what is also happening to the paint on that side of the house. The neighbor is very nice and I will eventually speak to her but want to get all my facts straight first. Is there any agency (maybe the EPA) I can call to help me prove this is the problem? Check out my FORD escape pictures of melting plastic. You can actually see the neighbors house in the reflection of one of them. http://s1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb378/Jann2005/?start=0 Thanks Hi,

We live in Boston MA and started having problems after the 2 family next door relaced windows. The plastic on the car is melting and the shake shingles are also bubbled and blistering. I originally thought the car plastic was a manufacturing defect and have since replaced mirrors and other plastic-at my expense. Less than 1 month after replacing, the same type of melting is happening again. Now I can see this is what is also happening to the paint on that side of the house.

The neighbor is very nice and I will eventually speak to her but want to get all my facts straight first.

Is there any agency (maybe the EPA) I can call to help me prove this is the problem? Check out my FORD escape pictures of melting plastic. You can actually see the neighbors house in the reflection of one of them.

http://s1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb378/Jann2005/?start=0

Thanks

]]> By: Cousin Sal http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2161 Cousin Sal Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:18:59 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2161 we have two relatively new apartment properties, one in MN and one in RI. Both are experiencing what appears to be vinyl siding failure from reflected sun. Years ago there were class action suit filed against siding compnies for other types of siding that failed. Is anyone aware fo a class action suit being filed on this issue or any litigation whatsoever on the matter. Looking for a law firm with experience in the matter to represent us. we have two relatively new apartment properties, one in MN and one in RI. Both are experiencing what appears to be vinyl siding failure from reflected sun. Years ago there were class action suit filed against siding compnies for other types of siding that failed. Is anyone aware fo a class action suit being filed on this issue or any litigation whatsoever on the matter. Looking for a law firm with experience in the matter to represent us.

]]> By: Michigan4 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2151 Michigan4 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:57:51 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2151 Can anyone provide information about low-e windows that may be more problematic? Our issue involves CertainTeed siding and Norandex Viewpoint windows. Curious if other window brands are involved beyond Norandex. Can anyone provide information about low-e windows that may be more problematic? Our issue involves CertainTeed siding and Norandex Viewpoint windows. Curious if other window brands are involved beyond Norandex.

]]> By: Larry http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2139 Larry Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:59:19 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2139 I have a 2 family in Somerville, MA that was vinyl sided about 5 years ago. The siding began to melt within 1 year. I contacted Everett Aluminum, the contracotr who sided the home. I was told it was my neighbor's windows causing the issue. I asked for the sku number of the siding so I could order some siding and replace myself. My numerous calls and emails to Everett Aluminum have gone unanswered. I am dismayed. They gave me a price of $1,000 to redo the warped areas. What to do next? - Ask my neighbor to place full screens over their windows? I have a 2 family in Somerville, MA that was vinyl sided about 5 years ago. The siding began to melt within 1 year. I contacted Everett Aluminum, the contracotr who sided the home. I was told it was my neighbor’s windows causing the issue. I asked for the sku number of the siding so I could order some siding and replace myself. My numerous calls and emails to Everett Aluminum have gone unanswered.
I am dismayed. They gave me a price of $1,000 to redo the warped areas.
What to do next?
- Ask my neighbor to place full screens over their windows?

]]> By: Sufferin' in Carolina http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2128 Sufferin' in Carolina Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:31:48 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2128 This is NOT a rare problem. Maybe it started out that way, but with the increase in energy efficient windows on new homes the problem has increased. Of the over 50 homes in our new development at least half have this issue. What I would love to see is a discussion of solutions. We like our neighbors and don't want to sue them or their insurance company. I often read about lattices, screens, trees, vinyl additives and changing the windows but no one ever seems to write back after they've tried these things to report on successes. I think it would be great if there were easily accessible solutions out there. If tree planting works, then what evergreen trees can sustain very high temps from the glass in the winter? If lattice panels work, what type of wood do you use on what designs for two story houses. If changing out the glass works, are the windows still energy efficient. If someone could come up with an aftermarket screen adjustments they could probably make a mint! Please someone post the solutions you have found! This is NOT a rare problem. Maybe it started out that way, but with the increase in energy efficient windows on new homes the problem has increased. Of the over 50 homes in our new development at least half have this issue. What I would love to see is a discussion of solutions. We like our neighbors and don’t want to sue them or their insurance company. I often read about lattices, screens, trees, vinyl additives and changing the windows but no one ever seems to write back after they’ve tried these things to report on successes. I think it would be great if there were easily accessible solutions out there. If tree planting works, then what evergreen trees can sustain very high temps from the glass in the winter? If lattice panels work, what type of wood do you use on what designs for two story houses. If changing out the glass works, are the windows still energy efficient. If someone could come up with an aftermarket screen adjustments they could probably make a mint! Please someone post the solutions you have found!

]]> By: admin http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2111 admin Sat, 24 Sep 2011 21:09:58 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2111 @Chrissy. No I have not. I suppose it is possible to flip the glass itself... of course the "whole window" could not be flipped except in very rare situations (due to weep holes, hardware and such) - just pointing the obvious out there. PLEASE keep us posted. @Chrissy. No I have not. I suppose it is possible to flip the glass itself… of course the “whole window” could not be flipped except in very rare situations (due to weep holes, hardware and such) – just pointing the obvious out there. PLEASE keep us posted.

]]> By: Chrissy http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2108 Chrissy Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:25:47 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2108 We have this same issue with our neighbors. The builder want's to flip our windows around to help with the reflection. Has anyone ever heard of this working? We have this same issue with our neighbors. The builder want’s to flip our windows around to help with the reflection. Has anyone ever heard of this working?

]]> By: Michigan4 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2090 Michigan4 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:31:50 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2090 Have the same issue as Don but we are in Michigan. House was built in 2009. Appreciate any suggestions for resolutions with siding company (CertainTeed) or should we address issue with the window manufacturer? Have the same issue as Don but we are in Michigan. House was built in 2009. Appreciate any suggestions for resolutions with siding company (CertainTeed) or should we address issue with the window manufacturer?

]]> By: Don http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2046 Don Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:51:39 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2046 I am in NC and it seems I have the same problem with melting siding and reflection, however the manufacturer's rep and the siding installation company is claming they have no responsibility in this and it's up to me to pay to have it fixed. The house is only 6 years old. Any ideas on how to get them to cooperate with me on replacing the siding or am I truly on my own? I am in NC and it seems I have the same problem with melting siding and reflection, however the manufacturer’s rep and the siding installation company is claming they have no responsibility in this and it’s up to me to pay to have it fixed. The house is only 6 years old. Any ideas on how to get them to cooperate with me on replacing the siding or am I truly on my own?

]]> By: Michael Williams, RRC, RWC http://www.siding4u.com/blog/105/melting-vinyl-siding-from-window-reflection.html/comment-page-1#comment-2031 Michael Williams, RRC, RWC Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:50:43 +0000 http://www.siding4u.com/blog/?p=105#comment-2031 Sun damaged siding is common in Northern VA. The issues are well covered in the proceeding replies. We see it most frequently when windows are placed next to the chimney chase. The easiest and cheapest fix we have found is to install a solar screen over the offending windows. The are various levels of solar protection and we have not yet determined the minimum level necessary to protect the siding, but it seems that any screen will do the job. Problem is that most double hung windows half screens. It is necessary to install screens that cover the entire window and may require aftermarket hardware. Sun damaged siding is common in Northern VA. The issues are well covered in the proceeding replies. We see it most frequently when windows are placed next to the chimney chase.
The easiest and cheapest fix we have found is to install a solar screen over the offending windows.
The are various levels of solar protection and we have not yet determined the minimum level necessary to protect the siding, but it seems that any screen will do the job. Problem is that most double hung windows half screens. It is necessary to install screens that cover the entire window and may require aftermarket hardware.

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