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Questions tagged [window-frame]

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DIY New Window or Call a Pro?

I'm renovating our house and want to enlarge the window that is currently in this room. At minimum this would mean putting in a window that is taller, but also possibly wider. Given the way that it's framed how feasible is this to do on my own? I'm…
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Is it normal for expanding foam insulation to contain air bubbles?

This is my first attempt at sealing a window frame with expanding foam (I used the kind for windows and doors). I cut off the excess with an oscillating saw blade with teeth, and I'm a little alarmed at the appearance - are all these bubbles…
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Can I use multiple 2x4 boards in place of one cripple stud?

I'm building an 8x12 shed which will have a couple 42x48 windows (future home office). I need four 37" lower studs under each window opening. I have a collection of 24" 2x4 cutoffs. Can I vertically connect a 24" + 13" 2x4 to act as a single 37"…
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Windows too small for frame?

TLDR: New windows appear to be too small for the frames. Is setting them on the previous windows frames acceptable as show in the images below? Apologies in advance for mislabelling window parts... So story is that I recently bought this house that…
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Window anatomy, by example

I am in the process of planning my first ever window replacement and am trying to understand the anatomy of a window, inside and out. Here are two photos (inside and outside) with some labels, and I am trying to understand what all of these labeled…
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How to get this bedroom window to lock?

In a rental I have this bedroom window that is very strange. It is the kind that opens sideways. However, BOTH sides of the window move. As a result, I cannot figure out how to get the window to lock. Even if I were to place a wooden rod on the…
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Where to measure your windows from (for replacement)?

I am replacing this window and am trying to figure out where I should be measuring from (to know what a suitable replacement for it should be): For the height/vertical measurement, should I be measuring from point A to H, or from D to J, or…
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Need Advice on Installing AC Unit in Antique Wooden Window Frame

I recently purchased a 12x20 outdoor shed where I plan to set up my remote office. The shed is fully insulated on the walls and ceiling but tends to get quite hot, so I've decided to install an air conditioning unit. I've chosen the Midea U-shaped…
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How can I fix my window trim after having new windows installed?

I had new windows installed and some of the original trim was roughed up pretty bad in the process. This trim is original to the house so I want to do my best to clean it up. The window in question is in a bathroom without a fan so it can get pretty…
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Jackless window framing: How common is it?

The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory recommends to use a very stripped down framing method for windows & doors; namely: eliminate the jack stud and hang the header board using tie plates, and reduce drastically the number of cripple studs under…
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How should I deal with a gap between replacement windows and the interior casing?

I'm replacing a window with a Jeld Wen Better Series window that’s 2-29/32” deep. The window frame is the standard 3-1/4” deep. I’m dry fitting the window and there’s about a 1/4”gap all the way around the window between the window moulding and the…
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What's involved in mounting double glazed window panes?

I've been thinking about buying double glazed glass panels to mount directly into a timber frame building, rather than buy complete uPVC units. I don't need them to open and I'm wondering if it's as simple as building a rebate to hold the panel?
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Window flange obstructing J-channel, does it serve a purpose?

I ordered a custom window through a Norandex distributer. I was going to J-channel around the whole window to accept some vinyl siding. However, there's this little appendage in each corner of the flange that won't allow a piece of J-channel to sit…
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Window is leaking into stucco

I have some water that has worked its way into the baseboard of my house. The leak is directly below the corner of a window. It looks like the previous owner had the stucco repaired but a gap has developed (or was there from a poor repair job). Is a…
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Are the rotting windows and window sill salvageable?

My windows and window sill have rotted on the bottom. The quote for the windows without installation are thousands of dollars. Could this be salvaged with epoxy, bondo, and making frames for the glass? The top portion is solid.
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