How to install new windows in your home

There are lots of signs that will indicate that your windows need to be changed. Some of them include normal wear and tear, windows that cannot be locked properly or windows that have seen the …

There are lots of signs that will indicate that your windows need to be changed. Some of them include normal wear and tear, windows that cannot be locked properly or windows that have seen the worst of times because of water seepage. If your windows show such signs then get ready to have a window replacement. In the winters if you can feel the cold drafts around your house then you should without a doubt get to fix your window or better yet if it’s been over a decade since you have had them, then you should consider replacing it for good.

The first obvious step to changing your windows would be that you need to get yourself a new set of them. Now this is where you need to restrain yourself a little bit if you are on a “save your earnings” trip. Remember the best option for you would be to get yourself a window that will fit right into the spot that would be left vacant by the old window. You need to ask about the rough opening of the window that you select which will be a measure of exactly how much space you would need to fit in your window. A different size is altogether possible but it would prove to be a very costly diversion. But if you are willing to go for a drastic new change and the price tag that comes associated with the change is not an issue for you then there is no reason to stop and you can go for any window size that you like.

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By Nieuw (Own work) [GFDL or CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

The window that you need to remove must not be handled by amateurs. Removing windows is a big enough deal to do for professionals even. Having amateurs to do it is only a devil calling to insane works. Remember that the window is supposed to be clawed in with a huge variety of nails. These nails need to be taken out with utmost care; they must neither hurt the surroundings nor the person who is taking out the nails.

Before the new window is put in place, you must remove all debris and nails from the existing rough window. This will make sure that the new window can easily slide in its position and is not damaged by things. The window must be placed within the centre of the frame or you will end up having a very crooked window which undoubtedly is a true eye sore. Before you fit in the windows forever, it is compulsory for you to check if they are aligned or levelled. The practical way to do that is to start from one corner, most preferably the right one, and then only put a few pins in place and check to see whether the alignment is perfect or not. If the alignment is imperfect, the nails can be removed easily. Alignment can be readjusted and then placed again.