Replacing aluminum windows with vinyl retrofit windows or replacement style windows

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Version vom 13:01, 19. Mai 2012

In earlier articles, I explained to you how to decide whether your windows are candidates for vinyl replacement style frames or retrofit style frames. This week I'm going to clarify the installation tactics for both frame designs. Let's start off with the retrofit frame.

Retrofit window installation is really the easiest of all. The retrofit window already comes with an exterior trim attached. That is the flush fin that goes against the outside surface, typically stucco. Prepare the window by drilling three/8" holes in the regions of the frame where you want to screw it in place. Typically, there will be three holes on every single side and 3 much more across the top. Do not predrill any holes in the bottom track. Immediately after removing the old panels, you want to run a heavy bead of caulk on the face of the old aluminum frame that you left in location. Then you and a helper set the bottom of the vinyl window onto the old aluminum bottom track and raise it into position. The flush fin or retrofit lip will act as a "cease" to hold the window in location. Have your helper hold the window even though you go inside.

When inside, you want to center the window in the opening. Slide the vent panel open and closed to make positive the window is plumb and level. To adjust for out of square conditions, shim the bottom right or left corner by placing a shimming material among the sill and bottom of the window frame. As soon as square, drive a 3" deck screw through the three/8" holes and into the wood studs.Just seat the screw, do not overtighten. Right after you get the screws into the sides and leading, eliminate the sliding panel. The bottom track ought to lift out. Look for drainage holes in the track and insert a thin screwdriver and lift up. Drive one screw in the bottom center, caulk about the screw head, then place the track back in location and re-install the sliding panel. Now, you want to go back outside and caulk the gap exactly where the retrofit fin meets the exterior surface of the home. You want to have a double barrier of protection against water infiltration. Don't forget, you already applied a generous bead of caulk before inserting the new frame into the opening. The rest italian rosaries of the job is carried out on the inside.

Very first, you want to plug the three/8" screw holes to hide the heads of the screws. We sell the hole plugs on the internet site. Just click on the "Buy Trim" tab to see a picture. The plugs will pop into location in the hole. The subsequent step is to fill the gap around the new frame with R-13 Insulation. Do not use the foam insulation that comes in a can. Many producers will not honor the warranty if the foam is employed. Even the non expanding foams can result in the frame to distort, causing troubles. Pack the insulation in tight. You might want to wear a dust mask during this process. A lot of folks, myself included, are extremely sensitive to insulation. Immediately after the insulation is in place, you want to install trim about the inside to finish the job. You can use wood trim from the hardware store, or some other product. But in my encounter, the best product is a vinyl flat trim that matches the window frame. The flat trim can also be purchased on the web site below the "Buy Trim" tab, or you could attempt to find it from a local window contractor. Ours comes in 2 different widths, although the 1 three/4" wide piece is by far the most common. The trim has a double sided adhesive tape on the back. You cut the leading and bottom first, stick them on the vinyl frame, making certain the trim goes to the drywall. This covers all the insulation and the old metal frame. Do the side pieces subsequent. The final step is to caulk where the trim meets the walls.

Significantly of the installation method for a replacement frame is the very same as the retrofit frame. But, there are a few differences. When you put the new window into the opening using a replacement frame, you do not have the flush fin holding the frame in place. You and your helper have to pectoral cross hold the frame in spot although you put a screw in the leading center to support the frame. Then, you can do your adjusting for a square condition. All of the procedures on the inside will be exactly the same, from hole plugs, to insulation, to trim and caulk. The outside is different. You have to apply the trim that was portion of the retrofit frame. Once again, I favor the flat trim. Once again, you apply a bead of caulk to the old frame,then measure and cut the leading and bottom trim pieces. Apply the adhesive element of the trim to the vinyl frame, and let the other element speak to the bead of caulk. Trim all 4 sides, then caulk once again where the trim meets the exterior material.

As you can see, it actually does not matter if the exterior of your house is brick, stone, siding, or stucco. You can install vinyl windows without getting to damage the surrounding structure. We have step by step catholic church supplies instructional videos for sale on the internet site at How To Install Windows