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darianw
01-20-04, 04:59 PM
Hi All,
Sorry if this has been discussed before. I did a number of searches and was unable to find an answer to what I'm looking for. If I did miss it, a link to the appropriate post would be appreciated.
I have a 1952 block house. All of the windows are single pane metal frame windows. I am planning on replacing these with double pane vinyl windows.
I have experience with window installations on new buildings, but not block walls, and not remodeling.
I have a boat load of questions, but am looking more for help on where to get started first. Any links or aticles would be appreciated.
TIA,
Darian.
Sorry if this has been discussed before. I did a number of searches and was unable to find an answer to what I'm looking for. If I did miss it, a link to the appropriate post would be appreciated.
I have a 1952 block house. All of the windows are single pane metal frame windows. I am planning on replacing these with double pane vinyl windows.
I have experience with window installations on new buildings, but not block walls, and not remodeling.
I have a boat load of questions, but am looking more for help on where to get started first. Any links or aticles would be appreciated.
TIA,
Darian.
Damiano
01-22-04, 04:30 PM
Perhaps if you're just looking for the insulatory benefits of new windows, you might look into getting some sort of magnetic window inserts. It's an acrylic sheet with a magnetic frame on it (I wish I could show you a picture of it :( It would help) to create an airtight seal which will help block out dust and sound, as well as make the insulation better. Over single pane windows, they providebetter insulation than triple pane windows.
I know I'm not answering your actual question, but perhaps this might be a viable option. People who install them may be hard to find, but look in your yellow pages. I only know one fellow who does it in Utah.
Good luck!
I know I'm not answering your actual question, but perhaps this might be a viable option. People who install them may be hard to find, but look in your yellow pages. I only know one fellow who does it in Utah.
Good luck!
md2lgyk
01-23-04, 06:15 AM
I'm in the same situation. I just bought a block and stucco rancher built in 1960. All of the bedroom windows are the canopy type that are hinged at the top and crank open. I want to replace them with vinyl double-pane sliders (somebody in the past already did this for one window). Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
kwick65
02-06-04, 10:16 PM
these type of windows are ussually set in morter into the wall.
they have a flange that you cannot see. they are much more difficult to remove. figure on triple the time to replace them. you will need a sawzall with a metal blade, and a good prybar.
depending how they are installed, you may need tapcon screws to install the new window.
they have a flange that you cannot see. they are much more difficult to remove. figure on triple the time to replace them. you will need a sawzall with a metal blade, and a good prybar.
depending how they are installed, you may need tapcon screws to install the new window.