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   Sphere | Jul 19, 2004 03:01pm | #1

   Yes you can frame the roof right on the upper flat. Yes you can set the bottom on the sill plate and add whatever ya want under it. and yes it's for a 2x6 wall, install and scribe it to yer wall finish and trim as normal.

    

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   ward121 | Jul 20, 2004 04:28pm | #2

   Thanks SPHERE. Thats just the kind of answer I like straight and to the point!

   Ward 

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   hammer1 | Jul 20, 2004 05:48pm | #3

   You may want to visit a manufacturers site such as Anderson to look at the details for their recommended installation. Most bay windows are supported by cables that run through the corners and are fastened to the wall and header above. You can set the window on the bottom but you may want to provide some way of insulating it both above in the rafters and below. We often box out the bottom. The top may be attached to but be careful not to pound a 16d through that head board. If matching some existing trim detail or if the build up (down) for soffits and fascia will encroach on the window itself you need to build up. Read the thread on trimming jambs flush,38462.1. Does not look like you have any room to be trimming inside that unit.

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   mdresimprov | Jul 21, 2004 12:04am | #4

   In the event the window did not have cable supports at the top, you can do knee braces or corbels to support from below.

   MES

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   ward121 | Jul 24, 2004 05:02am | #5

   I was planing on suporting from below. Not much room to the roof. this window will be smaller then the one that I'm taking out. about 2 inches narrower and 3 inches shorter. not looking forward to trying to trim out the outside to fill in the gaps from  the vinyl siding.  But old window is shot! so she's coming out

   thanks

   Ward 

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   mdresimprov | Jul 24, 2004 01:53pm | #6

   Although I'm not a fan of vinyl siding, we all at some point have to work with it. I have had a lot of luck making trim from 1X or 5/4, priming all surfaces and installing it between the new window and the J channel. If there is more that 3/8" gap between the window and J, then I put in solid backing, backer rod, sitka flex caulk, and then the trim I described. If you're trim is going to be wide and look out of place with the rest of the house you can add a decorative trim on top of the flat trim and picture frame it.

   Good Luck

   MES

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   ward121 | Jul 25, 2004 01:28am | #7

   Most of the windows and doors have been replaced prior to me buying the place and since the siding was put on. The front (where the new window will go) is pretty consistent, about 1 1/2 " wide. but is's covered/wrapped with vinyl. I replaced a window with a door in the back and trying to match/cover the new 1x with  vinyl was a pain. Now I get to try it in the front where everyone can see my handiwork...not scared mind.... you just slightly apprehensive

   Ward 

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   mdresimprov | Jul 25, 2004 04:43am | #8

   Never said it was easy....and yes its a pain, but I've been able to come through for many clients using wood trim against their old vinyl. You can do it!

   MES

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   ward121 | Jul 26, 2004 04:16am | #9

   Thanks to all!  All post a pic when done

   Ward