The condensation that the aluminum material transfers into the interior of the house during the extremely cold Michigan winters had deteriorated the units themselves. According to Roth, the single-paned windows were no longer serving as a barrier for exterior temperatures, so the homeowners were spending a fortune on heating bills.
To solve the problem, Roth determined that energy-efficient vinyl-framed windows from Simonton Windows should be installed. And, the owners also benefit from added curb appeal and resale value thanks to the new windows. Before the celebrating could start over the new windows, the old ones had to come out. Tackling the project during the cold winter months gave Roth true insight into the difficulties of pulling out the existing aluminum units that had oxidized over several decades.
Step 1: Remove the storm windows from the exterior of the home. Step 2: From the interior, remove the aluminum window stop on one side of the unit with a reciprocating saw. Step 3: Once the window stop has been removed, the sash frames can be removed from the unit. If the new windows are UltraLine or WoodClad , always check the Z bar option at the bottom of the window building page.
Despite warnings from industry experts, some installers and homeowners still continue to remove the existing frames when installing flush-fin replacement windows. We always leave the old frame intact on our installations and strongly suggest that all of our customers follow this practice as well.
There are a variety of styles of windows currently in homes today. In this section we will go through the process of installing:. Every window is unique and these guidelines may or may not apply to your specific window style. If you have any questions regarding the measuring or installing of windows in your home, please e-mail us and we will help you in any way we can. Remember, a digital image is always helpful in getting your point across so please include it if you feel it will help.
Installing Replacement Windows. The screws should be found along the top and bottom of the frame. Just remove them, and the jamb should simply fall out without much effort.
Once your metal window frames are out of the way, you need to install your new sill. Check your measurements before going forward to avoid having to repeat your work. If your window is bigger than your opening, you may need to extend the opening so that it will fit. In order to do this, you can use a crowbar to pull out the old studs and then extend them as necessary, but remember to leave 1 to 2 inches around the edges of the jamb to allow for further adjustments.
Now you should have a new window in place where your old aluminum window frames used to be. You will need to use your level and shims to make sure they are level and correctly situated before you attach them to the frame. This is to be sure that your windows will open and have a good seal when they are closed. Once you are sure everything is level, attach the window frame trimming, which will help hide the working parts of your window. Are you looking to replace your old windows?
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