replacing a wood window
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How to replace an old wood window with a high efficiency vinyl window
Removing the inside wood stop
This window has a metal slide track that needs to be removed
Be careful when removing the inside wood stop, we will want to re use it
The center stop needs to come out with a chisel.
Don’t worry about breaking it we will not be using it again
Cutting the cord
You will hear a thunk! When the old lead sash weight drops. Now remove the old pulley as well.
On this window the metal track is on top as well, when the top sash is pried down we can remove the track
Close up of the top metal track. ( note the summertime Christmas lights)
Now the top sash is removed
Removing the top sash
Cleaning up the opening
The new window will fit nicely against the outside stop
Leave the outside stop intact
Getting the opening ready for the new window
Removing the old pulley
Bringing in the new!
Will it fit?
Whoops, we forgot to take off one side of the inside stop
Yes!
Make sure you shim behind wherever you place a screw
Be sure to place the screws where they will not interfere with the operation of the window
Finishing the installation
After foaming the inside, once the shims are removed, we’ll put the inside stop back on and this will be covered up
Getting window # 2 ready
Remember to be careful removing the inside stop, we will be re using it
The outside stop needs to stay in place
Don’t worry about busting this center stop, we won’t be re using it
Taking out the last piece of metal track
Job almost complete! All we have left to do is remove excess foam at the sill, caulk, and of course give the wood trim a new coat of paint.
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