![]() ![]() On the house exterior, place a drip cap across the full width of the window, at the top. With the exterior caulk in the caulking gun, apply caulk over the top of the backer rod. Use a dull object, like an old putty knife, to avoid cutting the backer rod. Add Backer Rodįrom the house exterior, push foam backer road over the insulation. Keep the insulation loose to avoid bowing the window. Push insulation into the cracks between the window and the frame. ![]() If you are satisfied with the fit, tighten the screws. Check for plumb and level with the bubble level. Lower and open the window sashes to check for movement. Loosely Fasten Windowįasten the window to the jambs (the sides of the frame) by driving screws through the holes in the window. Lift the window back into the window frame. Run two lines of caulk along the bottom of the window and at the bottom corners. Hold the bubble level against the side and top of the window and shim until it is plumb and level. Add three wood or plastic shims on the bottom. There should be a slight space between the window and the window frame, around the entire perimeter. Place the insert replacement window in the window opening to check for general spacing. After the foam has dried, use a handsaw to cut off any foam protrusions. Be careful not to overfill with spray foam, as it does expand considerably. Or, use spray foam in a can to fill the spaces. Add InsulationĪny empty spaces around the window frame should be stuffed by hand with fiberglass insulation. In short, all window elements that prevent you from pulling the window forward, into the house, should be removed. Pry off the parting bead-the strip at the top that separates the two window sashes. Older style sash cords on pulleys can be cut, letting the sash weight to drop into its lower weight pocket. With the pry bar, gently pry off the vertical window stop molding on the window jambs. Remove window screens and storm windows, if any. ![]() ![]() With the screwdriver or cordless drill, take down window rods or blinds located within the frame area. Since each window might be a different size, make sure that every new window correctly matches to an opening in the house. Check New WindowsĪfter you have received the new insert replacement windows, check to make sure that they are the right measurements and that each one is in good condition. If not, call a professional to repair the window’s underlying structure. If the two measurements are within 1/4-inch, the window is square enough to proceed. Measure the window’s diagonals: from top-left down to bottom-right, then from top-right down to bottom-left. Choose the shortest measurement, subtract 1/8-inch, and note this. Measure from the bottom (sill) to the top (head) at the left, middle and right. Choose the shortest measurement of the three, subtract 1/8-inch, and write this down. With the tape measure, measure the width of the window (from one jamb to the opposite jamb) at three spots: top, middle and bottom. How To Install An Insert Replacement Window While we work hard to provide accurate and up to date information that we think you will find relevant, Forbes Home does not and cannot guarantee that any information provided is complete and makes no representations or warranties in connection thereto, nor to the accuracy or applicability thereof. The compensation we receive from advertisers does not influence the recommendations or advice our editorial team provides in our articles or otherwise impact any of the editorial content on Forbes Home. Second, we also include links to advertisers’ offers in some of our articles these “affiliate links” may generate income for our site when you click on them. This site does not include all companies or products available within the market. The compensation we receive for those placements affects how and where advertisers’ offers appear on the site. First, we provide paid placements to advertisers to present their offers. This compensation comes from two main sources. To help support our reporting work, and to continue our ability to provide this content for free to our readers, we receive compensation from the companies that advertise on the Forbes Home site. The Forbes Home editorial team is independent and objective. ![]()
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