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**gkruCRi1** · 04-28-2008, 06:36 AM

If you want to replace the windows just remove the interior trim very carefully then measure the RO or rough opening. In old houses each RO may be different so measure them all. Bring these measurements to your local home center and order vinyl clad windows. They should automaticly take off 1/4 inch all around and you can buy shims to use in these spaces. When they come in take out the old windows and put in the new making sure not to squeeze them too much away from the corners as this will bind up the windows and make them hard to operate. So use the shims close to the corners and in between be careful not to push them together too much before nailing. Use finish nails through the wood and into the frames. Make sure all functions before replacing with the original trim. You might have to alter the trim a bit too.

04-28-2008, 06:36 AM	#6
gkruCRi1 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 505 Senior Member	If you want to replace the windows just remove the interior trim very carefully then measure the RO or rough opening. In old houses each RO may be different so measure them all. Bring these measurements to your local home center and order vinyl clad windows. They should automaticly take off 1/4 inch all around and you can buy shims to use in these spaces. When they come in take out the old windows and put in the new making sure not to squeeze them too much away from the corners as this will bind up the windows and make them hard to operate. So use the shims close to the corners and in between be careful not to push them together too much before nailing. Use finish nails through the wood and into the frames. Make sure all functions before replacing with the original trim. You might have to alter the trim a bit too.
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