Install replacement window in new constr
JMcCarty
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First off I’m not much of a carpenter so be gentle (woodworker trying to learn carpentry WHILE building a workshop). I got a deal I couldn’t pass up (IE free) on 2 vinyl windows that are replacement windows. They are a 3’4″ pair with a H channel mullion to pair them. They don’t have a nail flange and are only about 2″ deep. I need help understanding the best way to install. I know how top frame out the rough opening with a rough sill but don’t know where to go from there. Being only 2″ deep I’m not sure how or if I should build a wooden frame around them before installing in RO. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Joel
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Is the workshop a standalone building? Is it going to be heated/conditioned? Are the windows a cosmetic fit considering the rest of the project/building?
Given the low cost of complete utility grade window units these days, I think you may be better off just buying a couple new ones rather than spending all the time trying to use the freebies. By the time you figure out how to properly build the "frame", flash it properly, and get the freebies installed, you could have just popped in new ones and been done with lots of time left over to do more woodworking.
Now, if you still want to do it, check out the technical design specs from manufacturers like Marvin and Anderson. They have specs and drawings online that will give you an idea of the extra construction you'll need to surround the freebies.
Edited 1/29/2008 12:11 pm ET by WindowsGuy
Thanks for the suggestion. The thought had occured to me but even the measley cost of utility windows is more than I can handle given my current budget overruns. The shop is a standalon. Thanks for the tip about looking up the specs from anderson. These are public supply windows but the installation details are sketchy from their website (at least for a novice like me) I'll check anderson and others.
Thanks
I'm not familiar with the Public Supply products. I peeked at their website and they do have some pdf's with section views of their products' construction. Of course, they are mainly showing you the interior details of the vinyl extrusions, etc.
In any case, given that you are a woodworker, building the frames should not be too hard for you. Just don't go nuts on the joinery as carpenters like to say, it's a building, not furniture. ;-)
you need what we call a buck frame. 1x4 all around . then exterior blind stop. then instal window