I’m getting together the building supplies that I need to build the coffee roastery onto my garage. After scouring the local paper, I picked up some used windows. The only thing is, they have flanges on BOTH sides. I’m used to windows that have a nail strip on one side but I’ve never seen any like these. The windows are in perfect shape, never installed, and I got a great price on ’em.
Should I just cut off the inner flange and install them or is there another way of doing it?
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It would appear that you have purchased "replacement windows" intended for installation in existing jambs. Cutting any part of the unit will most likely make a mess and would not leave you a flange suitable for a weather-tight install.
Building new jambs wouldn't be so bad. Make them just like an old school double hung less the sashes but don't forget a pitched sill.
I agree fully with Bob.
These are replacement units and those are not mounting flanges. These units are designed to be mounted in existing jamb/sill openings after the old sash are removed.
Sure, you can make your own jambs, sills and casings, but the great price you paid for the windows might not seem so low when all is said and done. If you insist on going down this road, carefully study how a quality old-fashioned wood window is constructed and try to emulate that. As Bob said, pay careful attention to the sill area to make sure water is shed away from the window and wall below. You might consider using the new plastic trim boards to keep everything low-maintenance.
Al Mollitor, Sharon MA