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New windows for old
What with one thing and another, I've only just got round to installing the first two of six replacement windows I've had in progress for the last year.
My living room workshop had become such a chaotic mess that it was impossible to get anything done, so I decided to finish the two largest windows to make a bit of room, and then get on with the remaining four windows.
I had no idea the wall was built around the windows until I tried to take the old windows out, it came as a huge relief that once finally removed, the new windows slotted in just right. Photo 3 shows the chaos, and also the inside glazing bar detail done with an Amana cope and stile set.
These are upgraded replacements, double glazed and fitted with draught excluders.
The up down mechanisms are spiral balances. All hardware from Mightonproducts.co.uk and reddiseals.co.uk.
My living room workshop had become such a chaotic mess that it was impossible to get anything done, so I decided to finish the two largest windows to make a bit of room, and then get on with the remaining four windows.
I had no idea the wall was built around the windows until I tried to take the old windows out, it came as a huge relief that once finally removed, the new windows slotted in just right. Photo 3 shows the chaos, and also the inside glazing bar detail done with an Amana cope and stile set.
These are upgraded replacements, double glazed and fitted with draught excluders.
The up down mechanisms are spiral balances. All hardware from Mightonproducts.co.uk and reddiseals.co.uk.
14 Comments
Look great!
I've known that fear, "will it fit".
What product did you use to seal the jambs with the brick and interior framing?
I've known that fear, "will it fit".
What product did you use to seal the jambs with the brick and interior framing?
If the old ones were just single glass, then your replacements will bring you a much tighter interior, not to mention they look great, so win win.
This is a huge project. Very impressive!!
wow a lot of work but man they look great.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Looks great as fits the house well, both in terms of looks and size. Well done.
Ron
Looking good! When I did my replacements, I bought double pane low-e squared glass with vinyl frames. Did you use low transmissivity glass? Even without an inert gas layer, it makes a huge difference.
Steven- Random Orbital Nailer
Love the new window thing. It's nice, enjoying the quieter house. Too, I even noted an immediate difference in how the sun affected the house at each window.
Then there is the fit thing. I measured and bought the standard size. It didn't quit fit, so I had to pull out the siding sander and such to knock off about 1/8" or so. Now and in the future, standard, for example, 3'x4' windows will fit.
Then there is the fit thing. I measured and bought the standard size. It didn't quit fit, so I had to pull out the siding sander and such to knock off about 1/8" or so. Now and in the future, standard, for example, 3'x4' windows will fit.
Know the feeling...
though this was done 48 years ago, before I knew what I should have been doing and had a conscience about quality.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
Great craftsmanship and a fantastic upgrade to the house. 👍👍
Mark, Those look really good.
Looks original to the home. Knowing how you did the construction, those should last as long as the house does.
I know they were/are a lot of work.
Great job.
Looks original to the home. Knowing how you did the construction, those should last as long as the house does.
I know they were/are a lot of work.
Great job.
Figuring out how to do something you have never done is what makes a good challenge.
Those windows look great on that house!
How many more do you have to do?
How many more do you have to do?
Petey
Thanks for all the comments,
Splint, not really sealed the windows into the brickwork other than fixing with four frame fixings and then a bead of overpaintable frame sealant around the edges on the front,
George and Dark Lightning, the units are argon filled low e glass so hoping that will add a bit of comfort, Kelly, already makes that room seem quieter and Petey, there another 12 to do, 4 of which are nearly done. Thanks also to everyone who commented on the blog.
Splint, not really sealed the windows into the brickwork other than fixing with four frame fixings and then a bead of overpaintable frame sealant around the edges on the front,
George and Dark Lightning, the units are argon filled low e glass so hoping that will add a bit of comfort, Kelly, already makes that room seem quieter and Petey, there another 12 to do, 4 of which are nearly done. Thanks also to everyone who commented on the blog.
Looks like it was worth the effort even if was a bit of a pane.
Regards Rob
Looks good even ifit was a bit of a pane.
Now whats next? ... a new house number maybe
Now whats next? ... a new house number maybe
Regards Rob
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