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Window Replacement: Finishing the Job From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-304

	In this week's episode of Weekend Handyman, host Paul Ryan rips out an old window, and ...
	shows you how to replace it with a new window ...
	that is functional, beautiful and energy efficient!

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

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Installing the Window Insert

1. Remove the storm window and window sashes.

2. Pry out the jamb liners (figure A) and tear out the old stops.

3. Put the new window in place and shim until it is level and square.

4. Drive 2-1/2" screws through the pre-drilled holes. Trim off the shims.

5. Inside, lay a piece of trim to cover the gap (figure B).

6. Put a bead of silicone around the sides and the top.

7. Outside, put insulating foam between the window and frame (figure C).

8. To finish sealing the window, use pieces of 1x cut to fit and then nail into place.

9. Touch up the stop with paint.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

RESOURCES :

Double-hung Windows (Pella)
Brand name: Architect Series
Color: Champagne finish hardware, white exterior aluminum cladding
Where available: Call Pell or visit their website, information below.
Pella Windows & Doors
Website: www.pella.com

Ladders (Werner Co.)
Werner Co.
10800 W. Belmont Ave.
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Phone: 847-455-9450
Website: www.wernerladder.com

GUESTS :

Shane Kretsinger
Vice President, Operations
Autumn River
We apologize no contact information is available.

Tracy Anderson
Sales representative
Pella Windows & Doors
7101 France Ave. S
Edina, MN 55434
Phone: 952-915-6080