How To Remove A Horizontal Sliding Window

Installing a Horizontal Sliding Replacement Window

These are the steps involved in a typical aluminum horizontal sliding window to horizontal replacement installation. Every state of affairs is different and it is impossible to correspond every one hither but the fundamentals are the same for this type of replacement. If you have a dissimilar type of window removal or installation than the ane featured, please east-mail us. If possible, include a digital epitome to requite the states a meliorate idea of your window. We will go back to you before long to let you know how to supplant information technology or whether we think you need professional help.

Handling glass is very dangerous and then use every precaution when removing and replacing your windows.

In compiling this instruction transmission, we followed all recommended guidelines from both the window manufacturer (Milgard) and AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association).

step 1

Stride ane.

Starting with the original window, measure the opening for the replacment window and lodge the window. For information on measuring for the new window meet How To Mensurate.

step 2

Step 2.

Later on having received the new windows, verify that their dimensions are to your society and that their respective openings are right. This is so that in the unlikely upshot that you lot mismeasured the first time or nosotros have sent yous the wrong window, you don't remove the former window and take an incorrect replacement. Mostly information technology is better to remove and install 1 window at a fourth dimension so that you are sure to consummate every window that yous start.

Typically, on a horizontal sliding window the moveable panel is removed past opening the window all of the way and so lifting the console upwards and pulling the bottom out towards you lot. And and then the vertical bar that holds the fixed panel in (come across red pointer) is removed by carefully tapping it towards the opening in the window or abroad from the stock-still console. This bar may exist held in by a screw and so remove it if it is. So slide the stock-still panel over towards the opening and information engineering should lift out like the moveable console did.

step 3

Pace iii.

Side by side, lay down a wooden sill strip to give the new window sill a continuous, flat surface to residual on. A good material for this is plywood that is cutting in a narrow strip. This sill strip is installed to make sure that the new window sill has a skilful surface to remainder on to eliminate the possiblilty of sagging.

This strip has to be at least every bit thick every bit the departure between the sill and the highest indicate of the existng frame merely no more than 1/4" thicker. Besides, the strip cannot be wider than the part of the replacement window that extends beyond the exisiting frame. Meet the paradigm beneath to maintain the proper clearance in the two places (D1 and D2 dimensions) noted. The reason for this is so that the new window sits on the sill strip and not on the exisitng frame and that the sill strip does not interfere with the interior trim that you will be applying later (D2). Make sure that the D1 dimension (the distance between the lesser of the window and the highest point on the existing frame) is non more than iii/8" or the summit of the opening volition exist too piffling for the new window.

step 4

Pace 4.

The window is dry out fitted at this indicate and the outline of the new window is marked for the side by side step.

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Stride 5.

High points in the stucco are removed so that the window will fit affluent with the stucco wall.

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Footstep vi.

A loftier quality sealant is applied to the sill strip and the exterior face of the exisiting frame to prevent whatsoever leaks.Make certain this is a paintable, preferably siliconized, outdoor sealant. In the unlikely event that moisture does discover its way in, the weep holes from the i-time frame (if any) are left open to vent whatsoever moisture that may accumulate (see ruddy pointer). This is an of import pace because if this moisture is trapped it can pb to the development of mold in the quondam frame. With the exisitng frame left intact and the new window properly installed and sealed, the opening is even more watertight than it was with the original window.

Call back, your installation is merely equally watertight as you make it at this point. Use a liberal amount of sealant on the existing frame to guarantee a continuous seal around the new window.

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Footstep 7.

The window is now ready for the concluding placement. At this point you will need aid and so that one person tin can hold the window in place while the other person gain to Step 8.

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Footstep eight.

Brand sure the window is relatively centered in the opening from an inside perspective and take someone press the window firmly against the outside of the business firm. Holes (two) are drilled through the frame in each side about four" from elevation and bottom and the window is secured past four screws with hinged covers.

Position your screws in the inside track where the operable (sliding) sash is located. Never put screws in the bottom or sill of the window, only on the sides.

The screws should exist just tight enough to concord the window in identify. A screw that is also tight tin misconstrue the window then always watch the frame as the screw goes in and run across when the frame moves. A expert dominion of thumb is to tighten the screws to where they only concur the hinged screw embrace snug and no more considering when the caulk cures, it volition concord the window securely in place.

Step 9.

Now that you take the window secured in the opening, check to come across how well the window is aligned when information technology closes. Sometimes the gap is uneven and this tin be corrected with the screws.

Commencement decide which direction the window needs to motion. In this case the top needs to get right and the lesser needs to go left so y'all commencement loosen the screws on the pinnacle and the lesser that are opposite to the management you desire to move the window. In other words, loosen the top left one and the bottom right ane. Now tighten up the screws in the corners where yous want the window to movement towards.

Keep adjusting the screws in each corner while checking the gap. Each screw should exist adjusted a petty each time then that you accept upwardly the slack evenly, top to bottom, and so that the whole window isn't pulled off center. Be careful non to pull too hard on any ane spiral considering yous could damage the window.When the gap is even (or every bit shut as you tin get it) from meridian to lesser, snug upwards the loose screws again being careful non to draw the window out of foursquare.

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Step ten.

Finally the frame is finish caulked to make sure there are no gaps and to requite it a finished look. Utilize the caulk evenly and stop information technology by smoothing it with your finger. Accept h2o and a rag on hand for this considering it tin can get a piffling messy.

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E'er go out 2 or more openings in the caulk in the lesser to allow wet to vent. Again, this is an important pace toward reducing the hazard of accumulating water in pockets

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