Time: 16 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 4 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.Materials:
For Removing Window and Frame --
Safety glasses
Ladder
Utility knife
Pry bar
Hammer
Safety goggles
Gloves
Reciprocating saw
For Framing Rough Opening --
Safety glasses
Ladder
Tape measure
2" x 4" pieces
Safety glasses
Impulse framing nailer
1" x 4" pieces
Miter saw
For Installing the New Window --
Safety glasses
Ladder
Utility knife
Pan flashing
Flashing tape
Self-adhesive sealing tape
House wrap
Caulk gun
100-percent silicone caulk
Minimal expanding foam insulation
Hammer stapler
1-1/2" galvanized roofing nails
Shims
Aluminum drip cap
For Installing the Window Insert --
Safety glasses
Ladder
Pry bar
Shims
2' and 4' levels
Tape measure
2-1/2" screws
Silicone
Insulating foam
1x material
Impulse nailer
Paint
Paintbrush
Removing the Old Window and Frame- Run a utility knife along the edge where the trim meets the wall (figure A) to avoid ruining paint job. Then pry off the old trim.
- Chip away the plaster to find the rough opening. Measure the rough opening carefully so you can be sure to get the correct window size. Measure between the jack studs, up to the header and to the sill plate beneath the window.
The old window is removed in the next segment.
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