Can replacement windows be installed in the winter?
#1
01-15-11, 07:23 AM
Can replacement windows be installed in the winter?
My home is 60 years old and I have replaced most of the windows myself installing new construction windows going down to the rough opening and replacing the trim and outside shingles. This was done in the summer. I live in New England and the remaining windows are four in a bedroom. I plan to install replacement windows only removing the old sash's and track. Its january and anywhere from 16 degrees to 30 degerees outside. Got a nice Noreaster snow storm a few days ago that dumped 18" of snow. Is it a bad idea to install replacement windows in this cold temperatures? What about caulk on the outside. Too cold for caulk?
#2
01-15-11, 07:57 AM
Super Moderator
I agree..the caulking will be your weak link. One of the Pro's may have a product that would work or other solution. When it's kinda cold you can always warm the caulk somehow..but at those temps and conditions..I dunno.
#3
01-15-11, 09:51 AM
Just googled and there apparently are caulks that can be applied down to 0 degrees. I wasn't concerned about getting it out of the tube as it would be warmed in the house anyways. Its the application temp that was my concern.... wether it would cure properly.
#4
01-15-11, 10:24 AM
Group Moderator
I use only OSI Quad on window installs and have never had any problems. It doesn't hurt to keep the caulk inside until you are ready to use it, but it isn't necessary. If caulking wasn't meant to be used below a certain temperature, it would say so on the tube. You think the caulking company wants liability for someone who can't read a label? LOL
Just don't use anything that is latex.
Just don't use anything that is latex.
#6
01-17-11, 03:26 PM
What the others said. I have been doing replacements a long time, and can have the old out, caulk the outside stop, prep, have the new in, in less than 10 min. I usually use DAP siliconized latex, but the newer version is better in cold. And I use DAP foam or a non expanding foam in the air gap. Sets up faster in the cold.
