Just because your old windows are drafty rattly or won t stay open doesn t mean you have to replace them says andrew coviello the greenwich window doctor.
Replacing old windows with vinyl windows.
They are made of oil products and evil gases and soon their useful life is over and they end up in.
If you are thinking about replacing the vinyl windows in your home with new ones here are some steps to take for a quick successful and air tight install.
Remove and save the inside stop.
Replacing old double hung windows with new vinyl replacement windows is an easy and rewarding task for the weekend warrior or for anyone who is comfortable using tools.
Replacing these windows is much easier than regular wood windows or large casement windows.
Here s a summary of the steps for replacing windows.
Don t worry about breaking it.
It ll be reused in the same place.
People replace 200 year old windows with new vinyl ones that are guaranteed for five years.
Remove the old lower window sash.
They re available in dozens of standard sizes from as narrow as 11 inches to as wide as 68 inches and come in wood vinyl fiberglass vinyl clad wood and aluminum clad wood.
A window restoration specialist like coviello or even a good handyman or carpenter can free up painted shut upper sash.
The only thing you require for this diy project.
Replace broken panes sash.
In fact specific vinyl replacement windows are made for a simple install.
You won t be.
Pull out the parting stop.