Installing Replacement Basement Windows

When remodeling your basement or even putting in windows to replace old ones, you can save money by installing replacement basement windows yourself. It’s not a big task to installing basement replacement windows yourself if the framing already exists. Here are a few steps on how to do it yourself for installing replacement basement windows. Make sure there is someone there to help you with a few of these steps.

Getting started installing replacement basement windows
Measure the windows and be certain that the new windows fit before you purchase them. You want to avoid any large gaps being once your window is installed. Next you want to clean around the area where the new window is going to be placed after the old is removed. Use a dry brush or a towel to wipe the debris before you start the task of installing replacement basement windows.

Next you want to place the new molding around the window opening inside. You then want to push the new replacement basement windows from outside into place. Don’t panic when you are installing replacement basement windows and you notice a small ½ inch gap around the molding as well as window, this will happen.

Once you make sure the window will fit properly, you want to take the window back out and start caulking. Follow the window directions at this point to figure out where you need to place the caulk. After the caulk is placed in the areas necessary put the window back into the right area. If you need to level your replacement basement windows you can use shims at this point. Once the window is back in its location, place the screws where necessary. This will be determined by the model and make of the replacement basement windows you are installing. And to finish your task of installing replacement basement windows, you can place caulking around the outside of the window to make sure that it is sealed from leakage of air and water

Installing replacement basement windows isn’t that big of a task as long as you have someone there to help you with the removing of the old window and the placing of the new. Save a few bucks and do home improvements yourself if you have help. It’s worth it.