Removing Storm Window Frames

Storm snaps are stationary 1 piece storm windows.

Removing storm window frames.

Our one piece storm window design offers the best seal and insulation benefits and is the most attractive for your home. Check on the outside to see if the storm window frames have been painted. In this video we show you how to remove a tight fitting screen from a window. However periodically it s a good idea to remove all the sashes to clean the frames and clean and lubricate the tracks.

The final step on how to remove a window screen is to turn the screen sideways and bring it inside so you can clean or replace it. Depending on what you prefer you can either use your utility knife to cut through the trim and caulking between the window trim and storm window or use a drill and unscrew the window from the frame. How to take the paint off old aluminum window frames. When replacing window glass it is usually easier to remove the window and lay it flat.

You will need to score the paint with a utility knife to allow the storms to come apart easily open the inside window all the way so you can access the storm window. If you want to take your storm window frames out of your house you will have to work from both the inside and the outside. After this is done the screen can be pushed out of the window frame. Combination storm and screen windows are very convenient because you don t need to remove the storm or screen sash when seasons change.

If you want you can save the removed screws and reuse them. Also do not use steel wool to remove aluminum oxidation. Avoid cleaning aluminum windows with ammonia baking soda or tri sodium phosphate as they will discolor and harm the aluminum. Frame can stay in place but lens can be easily removed when you want open air access via your window.

They are meant to keep out rain snow and bugs during the seasons when these elements become problems. However most aluminum windows can be repaired in place without removing the sash. If you are inter. Storm windows are glass and mesh screens that are installed in front of the existing windows on the exterior of your home.

This is part 1 of 2 instructional videos. To remove vertical storm sashes. Put on cut proof gloves and eye protection. Pop out the vinyl strip from the aluminum window frame.

Replace severely pitted or cracked aluminum window frames because these defects indicate a loss of strength. Naturally it s also a good time to clean the storm and house windows.