Some mobile-home manufacturers still use jalousie windows because they’re attractive and functional. The louvered nature of partially open jalousies allows ventilation even when it’s raining.
Occasionally you’ll need to lubricate the lever and movable hardware, maybe twice a year. Using a conventional oil can rather than the newer aerosol lubricants will eliminate some extra cleaning.
When lubricating the jalousie mechanism no longer keeps the window operating, remove the glass slats. Unscrew the old jalousie hardware. Measure the frame. Replace the old assembly with a new one of the same size, but use your old slats.
To replace broken slats, take out the remaining glass with gloved Measure an unbroken slat to find the correct size—or measure the space from one clip to the other, plus the clip widths. Slide new glass slat into the clips.
June 3, 2009
Mobile-home
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