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I have been getting quite a few emails from homeowners wanting to know how to replace their old steel casement windows. Those are the type with the handle that you crank and the window opens outward. My instructional video didn't cover these windows, so I am going to dedicate two articles to this subject. This first article will cover the removal procedure and measuring for your vinyl windows. Next week I will go over the installation procedure.
The first thing you need to do is order your vinyl replacement windows. You can't remove the old windows until you have the new windows. So, let's start with a single casement window, no fixed panels. Crank the window open from inside and you will see a metal lip approximately 1/2" wide extending from your drywall on all four sides. This part of the frame stays in place, so the new window is going to fit inside those lips. So, to get your width dimension, measure left to right from lip to lip, then subtract 1/4" to get in. Do the same for the height. Let's say you measure 35 3/8" width and 38 3/8" on the height lip to lip. You would order your new window 35 1/8" X 38 1/8". If you live out west, where retrofit frames are available, you want to order the retrofit style frame. In parts of the country where only replacement style frames are available, you will have to add trim to the outside after you have installed the window.
After your windows arrive, it's time to remove the old window. Single casements with no fixed panels are the easiest of the casements to remove. When you crank the window open, you will notice two pivot assemblies. There is one on top and one on bottom. Cut off the metal piece where the pivot pin is attached. Just like that, the entire window frame and glass are removed. Now, remove the crank assembly by removing the screws holding it in place inside the house. The last step is to remove the protruding metal studs that you cut at the pivot to remove the window. The easiest way to do it is to clamp a pair of channel lock pliers or vice grips as close to the frame as possible, then raise and lower the vice grips to break the metal off. That's it.
If you have a combination of casement and fixed panels, you remove the casements as I described. Then, you have to remove the fixed glass. I used to put duct tape all over the outside of the glass. Then, I used one of those 2 dollar glass cutters that you can buy at the hardware store. Put a drop of household oil on the cutter tip before each cut. From inside, score the glass accross the very top of the glass, the very bottom, and along each side. Then, using the tip of a screwdriver, tap the score all the way around the glass. Put a tarp or old sheet down outside the window, take the handle end of a hammer, and knock out the glass at the score. You will have a vertical metal bar in the center where the casement window locked. Using a reciprocating saw or a hacksaw, cut the bar where it meets the frame coming from the drywall. There will be bits of glass protruding beyond the metal lips. You need to knock those out, so they aren't in the way when installing the new window. You can leave the glazing putty in place, since it will be hidden after you have installed the new window. PLEASE WEAR GLOVES AND SAFETY GLASSES DURING THIS ENTIRE REMOVAL PROCEDURE!!
Next week I am going to explain the two types of installation procedures, whether you install retrofit or replacement style frames.
John Rocco has been installing replacement windows since 1978.
To learn more, visit How To Install Windows
Metal Storage Shed: Purchasing Your First Cordless Drill
Shed planning may include the purchase of new tools. If you have decided that a cordless drill would be an asset to your tool collection in your new workshop shed here are a few considerations to take into account.
Cordless drills are quite popular and there is a significant variety to choose from. Weight can become an issue with cordless drills because of the weight of the battery pack. When choosing the tool of your choice it is a good idea to assess the grip style. It should fit comfortably in your grasp. Make sure the switch and lock are easily accessed for safety and accuracy.
Higher voltage is needed for heavier drilling so take that into account when deciding. Most range from two to twenty four volts. It is better to purchase a drill with more power than you anticipate needing and you will never find yourself in a bind with too little power available.
Two speed gear selection with variable speed in each selection will provide options for drilling in different materials. For instance drilling into hardwood requires slower speed and more torque than drilling into soft wood which requires higher speeds. With some drills the speed will adjust automatically with type and density of the material being used. Also take into account the type of chuck supplied with the tool. It can be either keyed or finger tightened.
Batteries are obviously very important since this is what will drive the drill. How long will the battery hold a single charge? How long does it take to charge the battery when the charge runs down? Does the drill come with two batteries? You might want to look for a model that has a lithium-ion battery. These batteries are 25 percent lighter than NiCad or NiMH batteries which you will generally find powering battery operated tools. The lithium-ion battery also has more capacity which translates into longer run time per charge and these types of batteries can handle hundreds of charge/discharge cycles.
There are a number of manufacturers that offer the lithium-ion battery packs they are Milwaukee, Rigid, Black & Decker and Skil
About the Author
Robert "Mac" McCormack is a cabinetry and furniture hardware expert who is an avid woodworker. Mac particularly enjoys helping others get started in their own home workshop. For more information about wood or metal shed planning and air tools visit Fast Easy Shed Plans.
What do you think? The US needs to get a grip economically and politically....?
>>>BUY Oil and Gas resources throughout the world (like China is doing). These are power-levers. Power is good, if it is in the hands of the good.
>>>Be gone with air-paper, and have a SOLID currency based on defined metals such as gold, silver, etc.
>>>Serious engagement in renewable energy, NOW. (There is an infinite supply locked up in the waves of the Pacific and Atlantic.)
>>>Above all, honour the Lord God, in schools, in government, and as individuals, submitting to His Christ: To the Word. "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord."
PRAYER - BIBLE - FAITH - OBEDIENCE
My goodness that sounds like the concept America was founded on. Not left or right, but up (good) and down (evil). Evil tyranny was defeated by the the Founding Fathers. A Christian based Republic was formed and God was the moral base.
WHAT HAPPENED? Since then, they kicked PRAYER out of the classrooms.
They glorified the theory of evolution and mocked the BIBLE account of creation. FAITH was mocked and told to keep out of the State. OBEDIENCE to God, well THAT the only thing holding this Country together by a handful of praying American Patriots.
God bless you and God BLESS America.
Open-Air Motoring â Abarth Style
SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM – July 19, 2010: The new Abarth 500C, which has just gone on sale in the UK, allows drivers to combine unrivalled small car performance with the thrill of wind-in-the-hair motoring in one stylish and well-equipped package.
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