replacement window questions
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03-10-05, 12:56 PM
replacement window questions
It's painfully evident that I need to replace the single pane wood frame windows in my 33 year old house- I have done enough research to conclude that I can do this job myself, but I have a couple of questions I would greatly appreciate your help with-
First, there are locations where I have windows side by side. two in one place and three in a different location. If I measure between the stops, the wood frame is about 1 1/2" wide. Can I replace these individually, or would nailing the replacement into this relatively thin frame be a problem?
Second question if I may- the windows I have measured are 36" wide. (I measured top, center and bottom.) If I err on the short side and want to buy a window that is 35 3/4" wide, I guess I'll have to get custom made windows?
Thanks Very Much in advance for your advice!! I have learned great things on this forum!
Jan
First, there are locations where I have windows side by side. two in one place and three in a different location. If I measure between the stops, the wood frame is about 1 1/2" wide. Can I replace these individually, or would nailing the replacement into this relatively thin frame be a problem?
Second question if I may- the windows I have measured are 36" wide. (I measured top, center and bottom.) If I err on the short side and want to buy a window that is 35 3/4" wide, I guess I'll have to get custom made windows?
Thanks Very Much in advance for your advice!! I have learned great things on this forum!
Jan
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03-11-05, 11:10 PM
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Your talking about nailing so I assume the windows you'll be installing are new construct style with nailing fins? or are you actually buying replacement windows? If you doing any new construct style, those double and triple wide opening, you can cut out the center mull strip so the opening will now be one big wide one, then just have the new window mulled together either at the factory or mull it yourself at home.
Always err on the short side, this will give you room to insulate and it's easier to fill in that it is to make opening wider.
Always err on the short side, this will give you room to insulate and it's easier to fill in that it is to make opening wider.
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03-12-05, 06:41 AM
Actually, I am talking about replacement windows- I thought that replacements came with screws or nails pre-drilled into the sides to fasten them in. My main worry- is this mull strip is sturdy and big enough to support the new windows?
Thanks for your advise, IHI.
Jan
Thanks for your advise, IHI.
Jan
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03-12-05, 07:19 AM
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I have a visual now of what your talking about, we've done some windows where the dividing mull was as thin as a 1x. It will hold just fine, you will have be carefull when screwing in the side of the window you don't allow the screw to go all the way through and hinder the ability to insert the neighboring window. Once all the windows are in their holes their replacing you can finish driving the screws in all the way.
