am planning to replace two windows (single pane, aluminum frame, window
panels fold sideways out for ventilation)
each new window must pass new requirement for storm force winds but all big
box shops in our area carry these from multiple manufacturers

house is block construction, built circa 1960-1962 and located in the deep
southeast

am hoping someone can give me couple tips on how to proceed on the following

1. it's my understanding that the aluminum metal frame sits in the window
opening but is covered by a small amount of cement/stucco (half inch to one
inch?) all around the frame

2. if I knock out this stucco, the frame should then sit on a wood frame
where it can be unscrewed and disposed of

3. assuming for the moment that my window sizes are available, the
installation steps are roughly the reverse of 2 and 1

4. is it better for purchase from local "window specialist" businesses or
from the big box shops (ie. lowes, home depot)

as I'm sure I'm missing something, would someone please post a couple
comment.
any links to websites with examples or how-to's would also be welcome.

Zoe wrote:
am planning to replace two windows (single pane, aluminum frame, window
panels fold sideways out for ventilation)
each new window must pass new requirement for storm force winds but all big
box shops in our area carry these from multiple manufacturers

house is block construction, built circa 1960-1962 and located in the deep
southeast

am hoping someone can give me couple tips on how to proceed on the following

1. it's my understanding that the aluminum metal frame sits in the window
opening but is covered by a small amount of cement/stucco (half inch to one
inch?) all around the frame

2. if I knock out this stucco, the frame should then sit on a wood frame
where it can be unscrewed and disposed of

3. assuming for the moment that my window sizes are available, the
installation steps are roughly the reverse of 2 and 1

4. is it better for purchase from local "window specialist" businesses or
from the big box shops (ie. lowes, home depot)

as I'm sure I'm missing something, would someone please post a couple
comment.
any links to websites with examples or how-to's would also be welcome.

Best and easiest way is to install custom sized window in your rough
openings. Order what you need through any box storte as they all
handle good brands. Andersen, Pella, Marvin, others will have posted
installation instructions on their web sites. Read them and purchase
tools you don't own before starting. Window installs are a two people
job for some types, so be sure to have help on hand. First step,
expose the wood framing that the new window will mount on so you have
the exact rough opening. Check that the opening will be square, plumb
and level and plan to make it so with glue up shims or stock removal,
whatever, as necessary.
The time you save by using custom ordered sizes will worth far more
than trying to cobble up a window opening to fit something that
happens to be in stock. If you're lucky, the builder of your palace
may have used a size still currently sold.
Considering the reputed quality of craftsmanship in your area you
would be far better off doing much of the work yourself with casual
help than employ some of the jack legs that claim to be specialists.
HTH

Joe

Joe wrote:
Best and easiest way is to install custom sized window in your rough
openings. Order what you need through any box storte as they all
handle good brands. Andersen, Pella, Marvin, others will have posted
installation instructions on their web sites. Read them and purchase

thanks, will do.

expose the wood framing that the new window will mount on so you have
the exact rough opening. Check that the opening will be square, plumb
and level and plan to make it so with glue up shims or stock removal,
whatever, as necessary.

so don't even order the new custom window, until the time I have both old
units down? wouldn't the rough opening size be the current cement block
opening size, minus the half inch or one inch stucco on each side (4-sides)?

i used to put in my own windows in my rentals,but i started useing
window world. they put in a 2 pane vynle with low e glass for 230.00
each. hard to buy one for that. lucas

http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm

On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:28:19 +0300, "Zoe" wrote:

Joe wrote:
Best and easiest way is to install custom sized window in your rough
openings. Order what you need through any box storte as they all
handle good brands. Andersen, Pella, Marvin, others will have posted
installation instructions on their web sites. Read them and purchase

thanks, will do.

Personally, I would not use a box store. Custom orders can or will
become a nightmare.

expose the wood framing that the new window will mount on so you have
the exact rough opening. Check that the opening will be square, plumb
and level and plan to make it so with glue up shims or stock removal,
whatever, as necessary.

so don't even order the new custom window, until the time I have both old
units down? wouldn't the rough opening size be the current cement block
opening size, minus the half inch or one inch stucco on each side (4-sides)?


Expose the inside wall / Rough Opening and measure. Make your order of
windows and when they arrive and have been inspected for proper size
and or damge; then remove your present window.

--
Oren

"I didn’t say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you."

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wrote:

i used to put in my own windows in my rentals,but i started useing
window world. they put in a 2 pane vynle with low e glass for 230.00
each. hard to buy one for that. lucas

http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm

Another vote for window world here, they did a good job for half what
others quoted

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I'd call a Pella store if there is one near you and see what they say and
get an estimate from one of their approved contractors. Also read
instructions on-line at Pella site. I have Andersen and Pella windows in my
house. I prefer the aluminum clad pella to vinyl clad Andersen because in
the Southeast the sun makes the Andersen cladding stiff after a few years.


"Zoe" wrote in message ...
am planning to replace two windows (single pane, aluminum frame, window
panels fold sideways out for ventilation)
each new window must pass new requirement for storm force winds but all
big box shops in our area carry these from multiple manufacturers

house is block construction, built circa 1960-1962 and located in the deep
southeast

am hoping someone can give me couple tips on how to proceed on the
following

1. it's my understanding that the aluminum metal frame sits in the window
opening but is covered by a small amount of cement/stucco (half inch to
one inch?) all around the frame

2. if I knock out this stucco, the frame should then sit on a wood frame
where it can be unscrewed and disposed of

3. assuming for the moment that my window sizes are available, the
installation steps are roughly the reverse of 2 and 1

4. is it better for purchase from local "window specialist" businesses or
from the big box shops (ie. lowes, home depot)

as I'm sure I'm missing something, would someone please post a couple
comment.
any links to websites with examples or how-to's would also be welcome.

Window World seems to have a nice product but there are no self flashing
nailing strips. They can be properly flashed without that feature but is
seems a shame to leave it out.



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i used to put in my own windows in my rentals,but i started useing
window world. they put in a 2 pane vynle with low e glass for 230.00
each. hard to buy one for that. lucas

http://www.minibite.com/america/malone.htm