If you leave bracket up all winter, how do you keep it from rusting? If you take off in winter, do the screw holes in window sill eventually strip?
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If you take the A/C out for the winter, I'd take out the bracket too. If your sill is wooden, it shouldn't strip if you back the screws out carefully. Even if it does, you can hammer a wooden match stick or the like into the hole to give you grip again. If you leave up the A/C for the winter, the bracket will be fine for a number of years, as the painted finish is baked on, unless you live immediate to the coast and get windblown salt. In that case, you're simply going to have to either coat the bracket with petroleum jelly (messy, but effective), or take it down when it does rust, treat it with "rust converter," and repaint it. If you take the A/C out for the winter, I'd take out the bracket too. If your sill is wooden, it shouldn't strip if you back the screws out carefully. Even if it does, you can hammer a wooden match stick or the like into the hole to give you grip again. If you leave up the A/C for the winter, the bracket will be fine for a number of years, as the painted finish is baked on, unless you live immediate to the coast and get windblown salt. In that case, you're simply going to have to either coat the bracket with petroleum jelly (messy, but effective), or take it down when it does rust, treat it... » Read More If you take the A/C out for the winter, I'd take out the bracket too. If your sill is wooden, it shouldn't strip if you back the screws out carefully. Even if it does, you can hammer a wooden match stick or the like into the hole to give you grip again. If you leave up the A/C for the winter, the bracket will be fine for a number of years, as the painted finish is baked on, unless you live immediate to the coast and get windblown salt. In that case, you're simply going to have to either coat the bracket with petroleum jelly (messy, but effective), or take it down when it does rust, treat it with "rust converter," and repaint it. « Show Less
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It is obvious from your question you must be very mechanically inclined. It might be in your best interest to contact a trades-person for installation.
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If you take the A/C out for the winter, I'd take out the bracket too. If your sill is wooden, it shouldn't strip if you back the screws out carefully. Even if it does, you can hammer a wooden match stick or the like into the hole to give you grip again. If you leave up the A/C for the winter, the bracket will be fine for a number of years, as the painted finish is baked on, unless you live immediate to the coast and get windblown salt. In that case, you're simply going to have to either coat the bracket with petroleum jelly (messy, but effective), or take it down when it does rust, treat it with "rust converter," and repaint it.
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Ive had this bracket for 8 years supporting my 12000 btu a.c...alls u have to do is, when u make ur holes for the screws,because the screws are long,is apply plumbers caulk or silicone over the screws when theyre tight...just put a generous amount over ur screws..all ur doing is weatherizing them...good luck gang..take it from me...im a construction guy..
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The bracket is painted white as shown in picture so it should not rust for quite some time. The masonry screws included seemed to be of quality and if you drill hole to specs it should not strip. most of the force goes into the arm so the weak point to worry about is the rubber base wearing and slipping. So far so good no problems for me
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Yes. The wood is held on the mounting brackets with two screws. I did the very same thing and haven't had any problems with rusting. It's well worth the money. Hope you enjoy.
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Love the chair. I would not leave it out in the winter as there are screws that will rust.
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We have had ours since late last summer, and it stayed outside all winter. It is not noisy, nor has it rusted.
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You need to think about the installation to make it rain proof. I used flashing under my vinyl siding and caulk for the transition through the wall. My door tends to get stuck in cold weather (below freezing) and sometimes in hot weather (95 degrees). Sometimes if I adjust the the mounting screws I can improve the extreme temperature performance. Usually, I turn the door off during these times until I notice my dog waiting at the door. I turn it on to let him out, leave it on until he comes back in, and then turn it off again. Even with the poor performance during extreme temperatures, I like having this door and will install another if I ever move. You need to think about the installation to make it rain proof. I used flashing under my vinyl siding and caulk for the transition through the wall. My door tends to get stuck in cold weather (below freezing) and sometimes in hot weather (95 degrees). Sometimes if I adjust the the mounting screws I can improve the extreme temperature performance. Usually, I turn the door off during these times until I notice my dog waiting at the door. I turn it on to let him out, leave it on until he comes back in, and then turn it off again. Even with the poor performance during extreme temperatures, I... » Read More You need to think about the installation to make it rain proof. I used flashing under my vinyl siding and caulk for the transition through the wall. My door tends to get stuck in cold weather (below freezing) and sometimes in hot weather (95 degrees). Sometimes if I adjust the the mounting screws I can improve the extreme temperature performance. Usually, I turn the door off during these times until I notice my dog waiting at the door. I turn it on to let him out, leave it on until he comes back in, and then turn it off again. Even with the poor performance during extreme temperatures, I like having this door and will install another if I ever move. « Show Less
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I leave mine out year round in central Illinois. I've had it for over two years, and the frame finally cracked today while scooping with the weather in the 20's. I've used it many times in the cold weather, though, so I think this was likely due to a combination of its age and the cold. I feel like I got my money's worth out of it, so I am ordering another one.
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Tony... would it help if I scanned the directions so you can see exactly where and how they mount it? The previous answer by James H was right on. The directions show it screwed into the outside sill. The holes need to be siliconed in after you remove the mount for the winter unless you choose to leave the mount in place over the winter. Sorry to be so late in responding. There are plastic or vinyl leveling blocks included to change the level and there is a small buble level on the unit.
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I haven't had it through a winter yet. I will bring mine in for winter because humming birds migrate south. I did have it in a bad spot for wind and it got blown off, but did not damage it at all. I have now stuck it to a window that doesn't get as much wind and it has been there for a few months not with no issues at all.
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I don't know if my window sill is covered with a stain or a varnish. But when the adhesive strip on the sill started to come off after 3 years it didn't hurt the finish. The window faces east. I bought Industrial Strength Velcro to replace the strip on the sill.
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Hi Ginie I purchased these product a while ago. I live in Miami, FL and as I showed in the pictures they are outside on the fence that divide my property. Except snow we got all type of weather here and honestly mine has not rust. I hope this can help you.
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I would mount with screws. If you live where it snows the suction cups will fall off.
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I'm thinking that if it's left out in the rain or snow for long periods of time that it might rust. I'm not sure if it's galvanized or not. I'd suggest you go to the Havahart web-site. They have complete information there pertaining to these traps. Hope that helps!
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I mounted mine outside on the patio. It was under a roof, and I live in Florida. The weather didn't seem to affect it, but i don't think I'd want it outside in a Michigan winter.
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If you want to permanently mount the Window Guard so that it cannot easily be removed by an intruder, use some one-way screws that can only be screwed in, but cannot be screwed out. These are usually available at hardware stores. I would use conventional screws first to install the Guard, then back them out and replace them with the one-way screws of the same size and length. Once they are tightened down, even you won't be able to remove them!
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I had mine through a Missouri winter Lots of salt. The inside doesn't seen to rust and I've even sprayed mine out periodically with water. However the site where the hanger is welded on the outside will rust within a month or so. So try to have it done near the top or rear where you can't see it
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Hi GinieI purchased these product a while ago. I live in Miami, FL and as I showed in the pictures they are outside on the fence that divide my property. Except snow we got all type of weather here and honestly mine has not rust. I hope this can help you.
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ROG is correct. I have a plastic windshield and "carefully" drilled a hole in the top middle of my UTV. Does work very well for keeping snow off.