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Replacing windows DIY
Posted on 10/12/21 at 8:33 am
Posted on 10/12/21 at 8:33 am
Looking to take on a DIY project, replacing all of my windows.
I have done a few isolated windows the past year, but had some trouble flashing in where my aluminum siding is.
My house is a mix of siding (back) and brick (front)
Is this a project worth going DIY route? I figure I could do one to two windows a weekend for about 10 weeks and get them all knocked out.
Any good resources or videos for this? Most the videos on line haven't been good with the flashing. I ended up with pretty big caulk gaps around one of the windows I did.
I have done a few isolated windows the past year, but had some trouble flashing in where my aluminum siding is.
My house is a mix of siding (back) and brick (front)
Is this a project worth going DIY route? I figure I could do one to two windows a weekend for about 10 weeks and get them all knocked out.
Any good resources or videos for this? Most the videos on line haven't been good with the flashing. I ended up with pretty big caulk gaps around one of the windows I did.
This post was edited on 10/12/21 at 8:34 am
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Posted on 10/12/21 at 9:00 am to burger bearcat
Watching for suggestions because I was thinking about doing the same
Posted on 10/12/21 at 9:10 am to burger bearcat
I did mine very easy. Take glass out, remove cross bar and prey top and bottom out. side piece pry from middle. new window just put in from outside the sheetrock will stop it in place just screw it in.
I might of did the side pieces first pry in the middle. Its been a while . But very easy. Windows are stander sizes they do not need to be special made. Just score the fins at bottom and break them off.
I bought mine for General window. They gone down hill since then.(Bought out)but you can get them anywhere.
I might of did the side pieces first pry in the middle. Its been a while . But very easy. Windows are stander sizes they do not need to be special made. Just score the fins at bottom and break them off.
I bought mine for General window. They gone down hill since then.(Bought out)but you can get them anywhere.
This post was edited on 10/12/21 at 9:18 am
Posted on 10/12/21 at 10:31 am to easy1234
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Just score the fins at bottom and break them off.
I was having trouble with this last time. When demoing the old window, couldn't get the fin out. So score in with utility knives and then break?
Do I need an aluminum brake to put in the proper flashing around the siding? Or is flashing even needed?
Posted on 10/12/21 at 1:14 pm to burger bearcat
A buddy of mine had a bunch of the actual glass replaced on his windows, was pretty cheap especially considering current prices. They left the frames, just replaced the glass.
I'm not a glass guy so I don't know how good of an idea this is, realistic, etc. I'm sure its not as good.
But rather than DIY, it may be a good option at least for some windows and save a lot of time and money.
I'm not a glass guy so I don't know how good of an idea this is, realistic, etc. I'm sure its not as good.
But rather than DIY, it may be a good option at least for some windows and save a lot of time and money.
Posted on 10/12/21 at 1:44 pm to burger bearcat
Following this thread, nothing I can add, other than I received this article this AM via email feed on the use of liquid flashing for window installation that might be of interest to you. LINK.
The source for the article, Matt Risinger, a residential builder in TX, has an informative YouTube channel that I follow on occasion. You can check to see if he has a video on use of liquid flashing in window installation if the product is of interest you.
The source for the article, Matt Risinger, a residential builder in TX, has an informative YouTube channel that I follow on occasion. You can check to see if he has a video on use of liquid flashing in window installation if the product is of interest you.
Posted on 10/12/21 at 2:42 pm to burger bearcat
I never did aluminum but yes used utility knife
Posted on 10/12/21 at 2:50 pm to burger bearcat
I’ve considered tracking my aluminum singe pane with vinyl dual pane but I have a mixture of brick and vinyl siding and I’m scared it’s gonna end up looking like shite 
Posted on 10/12/21 at 3:28 pm to burger bearcat
quote:This is very specific and may not apply. If so just please ignore.
Looking to take on a DIY project, replacing all of my windows.
I have done a few isolated windows the past year, but had some trouble flashing in where my aluminum siding is.
My house is a mix of siding (back) and brick (front)
Is this a project worth going DIY route? I figure I could do one to two windows a weekend for about 10 weeks and get them all knocked out.
Any good resources or videos for this? Most the videos on line haven't been good with the flashing. I ended up with pretty big caulk gaps around one of the windows I did.
In Utah we have basements with windows in older homes, and the design called for window wells and larger windows. I rented a mini backhoe and dug the wells. Easy peasy. I also had to rent a 25lb saw with a special blade(s) for two weekends to cut through all the contrete for the windows. It was dusty and dirty too. Ranks up there with the hardest physical labor I've ever done. Would not do again.
Posted on 10/13/21 at 1:22 pm to burger bearcat
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