We currently have aluminum windows that are very old, and I want to replace them with vinyl windows. The house was built in 1987 and has vinyl siding. The measurements from the inside are 37"x56" (rough opening), but the measurement from the outside are 35 5/8" x 57 1/4" (J channel to J channel). Which measurement should I give the home improvement?
Something doesn't sound right there. Check the top and bottom of your rough opening and see if either one of them has a piece of framing on it that can be removed. I'd like to hear the answer to that question plus I'd want to see photos of the inside and out before I answer.
'rough opening' is the measurement from the house framing members that the window is nailed into. I can't tell from your pics, but you need to remove the interior window casing and trim to measure the distance between the studs.
Typically your rough opening measurement will be about 3/4 over the outside measurement on a window like that. You would need to rip off the drywall jambs and any shims to know for sure. But if you are planning on putting the siding right back on where it is now, you would get a window with a nail fin and you would likely be safe to go with the outside measurement j channel to j channel.
You always want to tell the company ordering your windows EXACTLY what size the window should be.. do NOT tell them rough opening size or let them make a deduction from the measurements you give them. You typically have to make this VERY CLEAR to them. This is called "tip to tip measurement."
Typically if you give it to them in writing and make it very clear that if the windows are not exactly the size you specify, that they will be eating the cost of reordering them, then they start to listen to you. I can't count the number of times I have heard people complaining that their windows are way too small.
I just read your response this morning and made the mistake you mentioned on your post. Bought replacement windows with rough opening 37"x56" with no nail fins, and they adjusted the measurements to 36 3/4" x 55 1/2". My current windows do not have casing or trims as they are embedded 3/4" into the sheetrock. Lesson learned, now, what are your suggestions on the removal of the old window and the replacement? I have been watching so many videos and none of them apply to my unique situation. I am eager to learn, I have the tools, I have the patience, and I just need some guidance. Any help would be appreciated.
I am unable to cancel the order.Since there are no exterior stops and the interior stops are actually sheetrock, should I replace the windows from the outside? If so, remove vinyl siding, remove J channels, (or trim/cut siding to fit new window?), remove old window sashes, clean frame, and apply flashing tape. Or should I remove all sheetrock around the interior windows and replace them with wood interior stops?
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I want to try making some barn doors for my closets. I’d like to match the 5 panel shaker doors that I put in a few years ago. The barn doors look fairly straight forward to make but I have a couple of questions.
Should I use plywood or mdf? I’ve seen people use both. How thick? I’ve seen 3/4” but am wondering if I could get away with thinner?
If I use plywood how can I get the edges to be nice and smooth? - so it looks like a solid piece of wood. I’ll be painting them white.
Thanks for the help.
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The snow destroyed one of my window screens. I can't find any model/serial number information from the corresponding double hung window, so I guess I'm unable to contact the manufacturer to order a new screen.
I went to Home Depot and they didn't have any screens that were my size, 62" x 30". I'm assuming I'll have to build a replacement screen.
At Home Depot they sell the frames, the screens, the splines, etc., but my screen had two components that I couldn't find to incorporate in a newly built screen. First, my screen had a cross bar across the middle. Second, my screen has these little pegs (see picture, red circles) that hold the screen in place. How do I build these into my new screen? I guess the crossbar isn't a big deal, but I need something to hold the screen in place if I can't find a screen building kit with the little pegs?
Thanks!
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