Ah the joys of being a homeowner. We need to replace the windows in the house. They are the original (1940) double hung wood windows, and the tracks have been painted, the felt is missing, and all of the bottom sashes have lost their weights. Luckily all of the structure is sound, so I was going to replace them myself using the replacement style windows rather than the new construction type. Right now I’m in the process of shopping for the new windows, but there are a lot to choose from. So, I thought I’d ask the good folks here what they thought. I’m interested in doing wood clad double hung windows to make them as close to the originals as possible, but with all the latest weather and insulation improvements. Let me know what your experiences were, and being a good pigg, I’m also very interested in price vs value.
I personally would hire a pro to do it, get multiple bids in writing. Using replacement ones will decrease the actual size of the window. I say knock out the old and put in new ones, on the plus side you will be creating a job for someone.
I personally would hire a pro to do it, get multiple bids in writing. Using replacement ones will decrease the actual size of the window. I say knock out the old and put in new ones, on the plus side you will be creating a job for someone.
I personally would hire a pro to do it, get multiple bids in writing. Using replacement ones will decrease the actual size of the window. I say knock out the old and put in new ones, on the plus side you will be creating a job for someone.
I personally would hire a pro to do it, get multiple bids in writing. Using replacement ones will decrease the actual size of the window. I say knock out the old and put in new ones, on the plus side you will be creating a job for someone.
I personally would hire a pro to do it, get multiple bids in writing. Using replacement ones will decrease the actual size of the window. I say knock out the old and put in new ones, on the plus side you will be creating a job for someone.
If all the sills and jambs are good you can use insert type windows that press up against the exterior jamb stops,fill the interior jambs, to trap the window frame with a proper reveal and finish with casing. Very easy and doesn’t mess with the integrity of the exterior walls at all.
If all the sills and jambs are good you can use insert type windows that press up against the exterior jamb stops,fill the interior jambs, to trap the window frame with a proper reveal and finish with casing. Very easy and doesn’t mess with the integrity of the exterior walls at all.
If all the sills and jambs are good you can use insert type windows that press up against the exterior jamb stops,fill the interior jambs, to trap the window frame with a proper reveal and finish with casing. Very easy and doesn’t mess with the integrity of the exterior walls at all.
If all the sills and jambs are good you can use insert type windows that press up against the exterior jamb stops,fill the interior jambs, to trap the window frame with a proper reveal and finish with casing. Very easy and doesn’t mess with the integrity of the exterior walls at all.
