I am enlarging my basement window by cutting a larger openning on the
concrete foundation (not too large to make it unsafe structurally). My
question is: is it necessary to install a wood frame using 2X6 ? or can
I install the vinyl window directly onto the concrete opening, using
shims, foam and insulation, etc ?

What does one need a wood frame ? And what is the best way to anchor
the window to the concrete ? nail gun, concrete screw, adhesive ?

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge.

Hmm, as I recall the wood frame was to hold back the cement when it was
poured. unless there is some code against it I would think the only
problem would be the difference in thermal expansion betwen the cement
and the nylon, whic is probably closer than between wood and nylon
anyway.

I would secure with tapcons (cement screws), they work great.

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wrote:
I am enlarging my basement window by cutting a larger openning on the
concrete foundation (not too large to make it unsafe structurally). My
question is: is it necessary to install a wood frame using 2X6 ? or can
I install the vinyl window directly onto the concrete opening, using
shims, foam and insulation, etc ?

What does one need a wood frame ? And what is the best way to anchor
the window to the concrete ? nail gun, concrete screw, adhesive ?

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge.

It's NOT called cement !!!
Cement is a fine gray powder.
When you mix cement with water, sand and aggregate, it becomes CONCRETE !!!



wrote:
Hmm, as I recall the wood frame was to hold back the cement when it
was poured. unless there is some code against it I would think the
only problem would be the difference in thermal expansion betwen the
cement and the nylon, whic is probably closer than between wood and
nylon anyway.

I would secure with tapcons (cement screws), they work great.

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wrote:
I am enlarging my basement window by cutting a larger openning on the
concrete foundation (not too large to make it unsafe structurally).
My question is: is it necessary to install a wood frame using 2X6 ?
or can I install the vinyl window directly onto the concrete
opening, using shims, foam and insulation, etc ?

What does one need a wood frame ? And what is the best way to anchor
the window to the concrete ? nail gun, concrete screw, adhesive ?

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge.

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JerryD(upstateNY)