Chunkah Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 So I have put in plenty of replacement windows, but they always replaced old wooden sash windows. I have installed new construction windows in, well, new construction situations...but I have never replaced existing new construction windows. My assumption is I need to remove the exterior casing, remove the window, replace with another new construction unit, then case out the window, all the while waterproofing and flashing along the way. I have two questions... 1. Is there an easier way (are replacement windows an option)? 2. How does one accurately judge the RO based on the existing window size (is it as simple as measuring the exterior outside dimensions? Thanks for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lippen Posted October 16, 2014 Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 ( 1 ) Any exterior window unit change is the same. Pull trim and/or siding, pull window, re-flash correctly w/ Vicor or the like. Install new window, case, etc.. Dont know an easier way if they aint original wood frames. (2) Best to pull some inside trim and get good numbers. I wouldnt buy a window lest I knew it would fit in the hole. Some holes ya just cant make Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkah Posted October 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2014 Thanks Ben. Your answer to #2 is exactly my thinking as well. The last thing I want to do is order 12k worth of windows and find out some aren't sized properly. :-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark lobster Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 make sure you use pro choice chaulk or other good chaulk on flange and on trim not sure were you live near ocean or not but good practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkah Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I always back my flange with a nice bead of silicone or phenoseal...water infiltration is NOT an option. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epanzella Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 I always use metal tape on nailing flanges. Bottom first, then sides, with top last. Caulk is too slow, too weather dependent, and too messy. Having my guys get silicone fingerprints on surfaces that will be stained or painted is a disaster. Ed Panzella "BAITS MOTEL" - 2450 Maycraft Pilothouse Higganum, Ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyhunter Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 can always us Gaf ice shield, as epanzella stated bottom , sides and top. if Alum or vinyl siding always put a bib to over lap the nailing strip on each side, water will exit the weep holes, wood siding can be caulked and painted but a strip of weathershield along the bottom under the window and over the siding doesn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkah Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I always "flash" the ro with ice and water shield. Bottom, sides, then top...overlapping onto the sheathing. The caulking or silicone is probably just overkill but that's ok. I will be casing around the window with Azek or a similar product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkah Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 I always use metal tape on nailing flanges. Bottom first, then sides, with top last. Caulk is too slow, too weather dependent, and too messy. Having my guys get silicone fingerprints on surfaces that will be stained or painted is a disaster. Metal tape? Is that the same as foil tape used on duct work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epanzella Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Quote:Originally Posted by Chunkah Quote:Originally Posted by epanzella I always use metal tape on nailing flanges. Bottom first, then sides, with top last. Caulk is too slow, too weather dependent, and too messy. Having my guys get silicone fingerprints on surfaces that will be stained or painted is a disaster. Metal tape? Is that the same as foil tape used on duct work? There's a half dozen manufacturers that market some sore of flashing tape. 3M's version is #8067. My local supply doesn't carry it but they do have some no name thin foil tape that works great. Many of the flashing tapes are not metal and one (Anderson, I think) looks like it's just repackaged packing tape. They all work but I've never had a leak with metal tape so I continue to use it. Ed Panzella "BAITS MOTEL" - 2450 Maycraft Pilothouse Higganum, Ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro882 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 ( 1 ) Any exterior window unit change is the same. Pull trim and/or siding, pull window, re-flash correctly w/ Vicor or the like. Install new window, case, etc.. Dont know an easier way if they aint original wood frames. (2) Best to pull some inside trim and get good numbers. I wouldnt buy a window lest I knew it would fit in the hole. Some holes ya just cant make Are you sure you know what you are talking about? I mean what kind of experience do you have with windows anyway? "We aren't At Large, we're just avoiding the police.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plug and teaser Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Are you sure you know what you are talking about? I mean what kind of experience do you have with windows anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Quote:Originally Posted by Nitro882 Are you sure you know what you are talking about? I mean what kind of experience do you have with windows anyway? I have windows in my house, and my neighbors' friend knows a guy who's cousin works for a contractor that put in a window once. derf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbey Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 He's got a guy! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Quote:Originally Posted by Gilbey He's got a guy! Alan thanks , but ben posted that on my computer and forgot to log me out !! ben put windows in over here and put 1 in upside down !! lol !! derf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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