Your Home And Replacement Windows
In our present economy houses are not selling as quickly, so many people are turning to remodeling or upgrading some parts of their homes to make them more appealing to either themselves or a buyer. One of the most common major renovations is to get replacement windows. This is often done to give the home a more appealing appearance, add a new style, or to make it more energy efficient.
Windows that are designed to replace the old ones are usually specially made to fit into the frames that are already in the home. These are different from those ones that are put into new homes in that they are installed from the inside and you don’t need to have any trim removed to put them in.
Many home owners hesitate to replace their windows because of the cost, but you can save some money when you are having replacement windows put into your home if you do the project yourself. To do it right, you will need a few simple tools, such as a reciprocating saw, a chisel, a utility knife, a level, a caulking gun and caulk, and a hammer and nails. To make the job easier, there are a few easy steps that you should follow.
When putting replacement windows in yourself, the first thing you need to do is prepare. This includes figuring out what you want your new ones to be made of and whether you want double hung or picture style. Then you need to get the dimensions of the opening where it is to go so that you know the size to buy. Next you need to order it and while you are waiting for it to come in, you need to check the sills and casements to make sure that there is no rot. When it comes, you can remove the old windows, sashes, and caulk.
After your preparation is complete, you can begin the installation process. The best way to do this is to make sure that the window will fit into the prepared opening by sitting it in the opening before actually fixing it in the space, then take it back out and caulk the edge of the frame. Now you can put the window back in, making sure it is level. Then you can put the stops and frame back around the inside and outside of the window, by caulking and nailing it together.
To have the best experience, you definitely need to get all your measurements correct the first time. Then you need to inspect all the windows when they come in to make sure that they are the proper style and size that you ordered. Keep in mind that the process, from start to finish, does take time and work, and patience will be required for a job well done. To save yourself time and energy, you may want to go with a professional installation company instead, particularly if you’ve not done these sorts of projects before.