Hi Dale,
This is some very useful information. At least now, I have some ideas where to begin. I'll start with the easiest approaches and work my way up. Hopefully, however the windows are installed, they won't require pulling any of the siding away from the house. Thanks a lot. Take care, Ed Przybylek From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dale Leavens Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:39 PM To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement There are several ways that windows are connected to the framing of a home. Some have a flange around the outside, one part attached to the frame, it folds over 90 degrees and is nailed to the sheathing of the building then covered by the siding or brick or what ever the veneer of the building. Another common way is more like a strap also attached to the side of the window frame and folded over the inside framing usually then covered by the drywall or paneling and what ever the trim used. Still others are simply nailed through the side of the window frame into the framing of the house. Best way usually to figure out what you have is to remove the trim around the window and have a peek behind. Something like a thin putty knife can help, insert it along side the window frame and as far in as you can then run it along the frame feeling for nails running between the window and the framing. If you find them you cut them away. A hacksaw blade either in one of those pistol grip sort of handles or wrapped with a rag will work but I prefer the raw power of a reciprocal saw or Sawsall if you prefer that term. If one of the flange sorts you will similarly have to separate it from the window frame as well. This is often a little more difficult, get the blade between the flange and the window frame and cut away the staples or screws or what ever they have used to fix it to the frame. There may be insulation stuffed or sprayed between the frame of the window and the framing members of the building. Hope this is helpful. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie ----- Original Message ----- From: Edward Przybylek To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com <mailto:blindhandyman%40yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 5:03 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Octagonal Window Replacement Hi all, I'm replacing two octagonal windows on the front of my home. They are 2 feet by 2 feet large. The problem I'm having is figuring out how to remove the old windows. The inside frame of the window is wood but I haven't been able to find any kind of nail or brad in the wood holding the window in place. The outside frame is made of aluminum. Again, I'm unable to find any kind of nail or screw holding the windows in place. Have any of you ever replace such a window or know how I can remove the old windows from the wall? Any help is greatly apreciated. Take care, Ed Przybylek [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
