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Lackluster Living Room: Bay Window Installation Lackluster Living Room: Bay Window Installation From "DIY to the Rescue" episode DTTR-407F

The window in the Rockwell's living room is old and doesn't insulate very well. The DIY crew replaces their old window with a new double-hung bay window.

Materials:

Bay window
Window jambs
Spray foam
Colonial stock window casing
8' lengths of 3/4 quarter round
Finish nails
Screws
Builder shims
Aluminum coil stock
White silicone caulk
Trim paint
Nail gun
Sawhorses
Drill

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

1. Before removing the old window, make sure the new window is the correct size and that you have all necessary materials for installation.

2. Apply a protective plastic film across the window (figure A) to be removed.

3. Pry out the sash, jams and stops around the window using a pry bar (figure B).

4. Next, carefully remove the window.

5. Secure 2 x 4's around the window frame (figure C).

6. Place the new window into the opening.

7. Check to make sure its level, then shim around the window (figure D).

8. Countersink screws through the frame and shims into the 2 x 4's installed earlier.

9. Insulate around the window using foam insulation (figure E).