Steps And Items Needed To Replace A Sliding Window
If you are going to replace a sliding window by yourself then you just need to gather all the required items and go through all the steps carefully:
Items Needed
- Measuring Tape
- Screwdriver & Hammer
- 2-By-4 Saw & Nails
- A Helper & Silicone Outdoor Window Sealant
- Drill & Electric Screwdriver
- Exterior-Grade Window Sealant Caulk
Steps For This Process
- Firstly, get rid of the old sliding windows, which can be done, by opening the window without limit and then try pulling the top of your window until it is out of your top sliding channel.
- Pull the sliding window so as to detach it from the sliding channel. Separate the window stop from the sliding channel of your window frame with the assistance of a screwdriver.
- After that, it is important to detach the vertical fixed panel bar. Also, check to see if it is held in place by using a screw, if yes, then remove all the screws. By using a hammer, tap the fixed panel bar delicately away from the fixed panel in order to unstick it in your window frame & then withdraw it out.
- Next window sill needs to be measured to the bottom window frame sliding channels topmost point, this will be the length of your wooden support strip. You need to measure the area of your new window frame bottom that will lengthen beyond your extant frame channel onto your interior window sill when it broadens, this will be the width of your wooden support strip.
- Now find out the window sill length, this will be the length of your wooden support strip. You need to transfer all these measurements to a 2-by-4 & cut it to size to make your wooden support strip. The wooden support strip fits on your interior window sill, next to frame channel, to implement support for your replacement sliding window sill.
- After that, nail the wooden strip to your interior window sill. Have a helper to assist you with placing your new sliding window into your window frame opening. Check to see if your exterior window flange, the outer part of the frame that runs all the way around your window is flat against the side of the house & adjust accordingly & then remove your sliding window.
- You need to apply an even bead of silicone outdoor window sealant all the way around the interior & exterior edges of your existing window frame. Never try to cover any weep holes located on the bottom of the exterior of your window sill with sealant. The weep holes allow moisture to drip out of the frame & avert water damage & mold growth.
- Then you need to take assistance from someone & then move the sliding window frame bottom into your window frame opening from the external part of your place. You need to hold your window in place while your helper checks to see if it is centered on the opening from the interior of your building. There should be an equal-sized gap on all sides of your window. Once it is centered, push your window frame top into place against your exterior of the house.
- You need to drill 2 holes on the inside sliding window channel situated on the left & right sides of your window frame. You need to position the drill holes 1/2 inch apart from each other & 4 inches away from the top & bottom corners of your window. You need to insert the bottom of your hinged screw cover into the screw holes.
- You need to drive screws into the holes with help of an electric screwdriver to secure your window to the house & then snap the screw covers in place.
- Then examine the location of your window & check for small gaps or uneven areas of your window frame. You need to adjust the location of your window with the help of screws, if there is a gap on one side, then you have to loosen all the screws on the opposite side & then start tighten all the screws on the side with the gap in order to move your window over & then simply close the gap.
- Finally, on the exterior of your house, you need to run a bead of window sealant caulk along with the outer perimeter of your window frame that touches both your outer window edge and also the side of your building. In the caulk at the bottom of your frame, you need to leave at least two 1-inch gaps in your bead and also 4 inches in from both corners, in order to create the weep holes. Also, smooth your caulk and then simply press it down against your frame edge & your house by dragging a finger down to it. Now you need to wipe off your finger by using a clean rag as you work. Smoothing the caulk will gives your window a professional & finished look.