sliding window replacment
#1
09-03-05, 10:40 AM
sliding window replacment
OK, I live in a condo and the 2 windows are ~30 yr old.
Im going to replace one now and one in the spring.
I already have the windows ordered, my problem is getting the old window out.
I have removed the drywall on the inside all around the window exposing the 2x4 below it.
I see what appears as a nail fin, but I cant find no nails going into the 2x4 on bottom/left/right side.
The top side I cannot see. it appears when they were installed, they were pushed up against the top.
I dont see any means of them beeing attached to the wood. so Im assuming that they are nailed at the top side. How do get this window out? the outside of the building is brick. I think they just might be glued/sealed in.
Also, there are storm windows on the exterior.
Xsleeper, I also saw your post on the steel windows in brick house. Not sure but I might need to heed that advice. I always wanted a sawzall, now I have a reason to buy it IF I need to. these are aluminum frames.
Im going to replace one now and one in the spring.
I already have the windows ordered, my problem is getting the old window out.
I have removed the drywall on the inside all around the window exposing the 2x4 below it.
I see what appears as a nail fin, but I cant find no nails going into the 2x4 on bottom/left/right side.
The top side I cannot see. it appears when they were installed, they were pushed up against the top.
I dont see any means of them beeing attached to the wood. so Im assuming that they are nailed at the top side. How do get this window out? the outside of the building is brick. I think they just might be glued/sealed in.
Also, there are storm windows on the exterior.
Xsleeper, I also saw your post on the steel windows in brick house. Not sure but I might need to heed that advice. I always wanted a sawzall, now I have a reason to buy it IF I need to. these are aluminum frames.
Last edited by squirrel; 09-04-05 at 08:58 PM.
#2
09-03-05, 01:03 PM
Group Moderator
squirrel,
yes, the demolition on these windows will be very similar to what is described in the post on removing steel windows. You'll want a sawzall. I'd recommend the smallest Milwaukee sawzall, and some of the Milwaukee 4" Axe blades (for wood with nails) for your needs. They will also cut aluminum.
Your windows are nailed to the house behind the brick. You obviously can't get to these nails, so you have to cut them out. It looks like you've exposed the nailing fin on the bottom by removing the 2x4 down there. I can't tell from the pictures if you've exposed the nailing fin on the sides or not. You'll probably have to use the reciprocating saw to cut the nails on top, and any on the sides. (wear goggles and a long sleeved shirt. Button the top button, unless you like hot shards of aluminum going down your shirt!)
You won't remove any more 2x4 framing, the rest of your tearout will involve cutting the window itself into pieces to get it out.
If you have any questions, be sure to ask, lots of ppl here are willing to help.
yes, the demolition on these windows will be very similar to what is described in the post on removing steel windows. You'll want a sawzall. I'd recommend the smallest Milwaukee sawzall, and some of the Milwaukee 4" Axe blades (for wood with nails) for your needs. They will also cut aluminum.
Your windows are nailed to the house behind the brick. You obviously can't get to these nails, so you have to cut them out. It looks like you've exposed the nailing fin on the bottom by removing the 2x4 down there. I can't tell from the pictures if you've exposed the nailing fin on the sides or not. You'll probably have to use the reciprocating saw to cut the nails on top, and any on the sides. (wear goggles and a long sleeved shirt. Button the top button, unless you like hot shards of aluminum going down your shirt!)
You won't remove any more 2x4 framing, the rest of your tearout will involve cutting the window itself into pieces to get it out.
If you have any questions, be sure to ask, lots of ppl here are willing to help.
