How to Replace Casement Windows in Your Home

Casement windows are a great way to increase ventilation in your home. But if you have old casement windows that are leaky or drafty, you may find yourself wondering how to replace the casement windows in your home. Like all window replacements, it can be tricky to replace your casement windows. However, with some home know-how and patience you can install new casement windows for your house.

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Replacing Your Casement Windows

The actual process of replacing casement windows in your home can be quite complicated depending on the specific details of your situation, but we&#;ve outlined a basic rundown of the process below:

• Find a good replacement &#; You&#;ll want to go with a replacement window that&#;s made by a reputable company, with good warranties, to give you the most peace of mind.
• Measure, measure, measure &#; Take precise measurements of both the window and the window opening to ensure a good fit for the replacement window you purchase.
• Remove molding &#; Make sure that when you&#;re removing your old molding you treat it gently, especially if you want to reuse it.
• Remove jambs &#; You probably won&#;t reuse old window jambs, but be careful when removing them or else you might damage your window opening.
• Remove siding as necessary &#; Again, take care because you&#;ll probably want to reattach your siding after you install your replacement window.
• Remove nails along the window flange &#; Carefully remove the nails holding your window in place on the outside.
• Remove the old window &#; Always exercise caution when working with anything comprised of glass.
• Add wedges as necessary &#; Add wedges to the corners of your window opening as needed to get make it level for the new window.
• Place new window &#; After dry-fitting your new window in place, check for center and level. Make adjustments as needed, because it&#;s much easier to make corrections before you nail your window in place.
• Nail your new window in place &#; Make sure your nails are suitable for the task and long enough without being too long.
• Replace your siding, window jambs, and molding &#;The last few steps are putting everything back into place. Always be sure to do a final check for plumb and level.

If You Know How to Replace Casement Windows in Your Home, But Are Still Worried, Call the Experts at MaxHome

Replacing windows isn&#;t for the faint of heart. If you know all the steps for replacing a casement window but still aren&#;t sure if you can accomplish it, you shouldn&#;t hesitate to call the window experts at MaxHome. We&#;ve got plenty of experience installing top-of-the-line windows correctly and quickly. And, when you go with us, your new windows will be completely custom-made to your home&#;s exact dimensions, ensuring a weathertight seal. To chat with a window expert, contact MaxHome today.

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Post by Diluted Waters » Wed Sep 20, 11:14 am

MishkaWorries wrote: &#;

Mon Sep 18, 5:22 pm

cchrissyy wrote: &#;

Sun Sep 17, 5:26 pm

you don't mean the wood trim, do you? because yes, wood trim on doors and windows is cheap and easily replaced

you don't mean the wood trim, do you? because yes, wood trim on doors and windows is cheap and easily replaced

That's an excellent question. don't know! The windows seem fine (no moisture in between the paynes, no water coming into the house). I'll have to take a closer look and see were the previous wood repair was done.

That's an excellent question. don't know! The windows seem fine (no moisture in between the paynes, no water coming into the house). I'll have to take a closer look and see were the previous wood repair was done.

It would probably be easy if the window itself had failed and there was moisture between the panes. My local glass shop has made me two excellent replacement double pane windows to replace failed ones. Replacing the glass was an easy job for a carpenter, but I did the work myself and it wasn&#;t hard. I&#;m handy but not skilled in carpentry.

What was painstaking was finding rotten sashes (the wood that holds the glass) in the moving part of the window (casement). I was able to fix it in each case because I had some spares I could cut and splice in to the sash. It took all day for each sash to do it myself. It came out well but I only did it myself because I had to. I could not find someone skilled willing to do the work.

Our window company was bought out and shut down and parts are only available from third party suppliers. Replacement sash parts for our unsupported windows are very expensive but if it happens again I may have to go that route as I&#;m about out of spare parts. The sash profiles are complex shapes I don&#;t have the skills or tools to reproduce.

Replacement seals and mechanical parts are readily available from Swisco.

What I&#;ve found is the rot is a result of the window sash being sealed up in the frame by bad weatherstripping, loose aluminum cladding or caulk and water that gets in can&#;t drain and dry out.

Sound familiar?

The fact that all your windows are caulked in could cause a lot of rot if there is any failure at all in the caulk that lets water in but won&#;t let it out to dry.

As soon as you open a window like this the sash can disintegrate and you&#;re committed to an open window there. This happened to me and I wasn&#;t expecting it and I had to put on a command performance to fix it before it rained. Not fun. Don&#;t open your windows to investigate unless you&#;re prepared with a contingency to close up the space if the sash disintegrates on you.

I tried to find people skilled to fix it and they would not even call me back.

If the frame is rotted or you&#;re replacing the whole window that&#;s serious work. An expert would have to do it as it involves tearing into the house envelope to cut out the frame, replace it, and restore the walls. It&#;s a ton of work on each window. We have a stucco house and a full window replacement would be a gigantic project. I have little faith the builders here would do the job to my satisfaction so I intend to try to keep these windows going.

I love how casement windows work but If I had to do it over I wouldn&#;t get wood.

It would probably be easy if the window itself had failed and there was moisture between the panes. My local glass shop has made me two excellent replacement double pane windows to replace failed ones. Replacing the glass was an easy job for a carpenter, but I did the work myself and it wasn&#;t hard. I&#;m handy but not skilled in carpentry.What was painstaking was finding rotten sashes (the wood that holds the glass) in the moving part of the window (casement). I was able to fix it in each case because I had some spares I could cut and splice in to the sash. It took all day for each sash to do it myself. It came out well but I only did it myself because I had to. I could not find someone skilled willing to do the work.Our window company was bought out and shut down and parts are only available from third party suppliers. Replacement sash parts for our unsupported windows are very expensive but if it happens again I may have to go that route as I&#;m about out of spare parts. The sash profiles are complex shapes I don&#;t have the skills or tools to reproduce.Replacement seals and mechanical parts are readily available from Swisco.What I&#;ve found is the rot is a result of the window sash being sealed up in the frame by bad weatherstripping, loose aluminum cladding or caulk and water that gets in can&#;t drain and dry out.Sound familiar?The fact that all your windows are caulked in could cause a lot of rot if there is any failure at all in the caulk that lets water in but won&#;t let it out to dry.As soon as you open a window like this the sash can disintegrate and you&#;re committed to an open window there. This happened to me and I wasn&#;t expecting it and I had to put on a command performance to fix it before it rained. Not fun. Don&#;t open your windows to investigate unless you&#;re prepared with a contingency to close up the space if the sash disintegrates on you.I tried to find people skilled to fix it and they would not even call me back.If the frame is rotted or you&#;re replacing the whole window that&#;s serious work. An expert would have to do it as it involves tearing into the house envelope to cut out the frame, replace it, and restore the walls. It&#;s a ton of work on each window. We have a stucco house and a full window replacement would be a gigantic project. I have little faith the builders here would do the job to my satisfaction so I intend to try to keep these windows going.I love how casement windows work but If I had to do it over I wouldn&#;t get wood.

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