Window Sash Replacement Kits
Window Sash Replacement Kits Preserve
Existing Window Frames
By Mark J. Donovan
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If you have drafty,
non-functional double hung windows and want to replace them yourself,
window sash replacement kits may be your answer. Window sash
replacement kits allow the average do it yourself homeowner to install
replacement windows without having to replace the entire window frame.
Window sash replacement
kits are an economical alternative to all-out replacing an old window,
while still providing the latest in energy efficiency and Low-E glass
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In most cases the interior window trim and outside house siding is
preserved when using window sash replacement kits, thus saving time and money.
Window sash replacement kits are
designed to utilize the existing window frame, thus preventing the need for
removing the old window frame and reconditioning the window rough opening.
Window sash replacement kits are
available in many standard styles and sizes to fit most common window frames.
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The window sash replacement kits also
come with all of the supporting hardware and instructions to enable the average
do it yourself homeowner to install the window sash replacement kit themselves.
The steps involved
in installing a window sash replacement kit are relatively simple
First you begin by removing the old
window stops, windows, and ancillary jamb hardware from the existing window
frame.
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Next, new metal brackets that
come with the window sash replacement kit are installed along each side of
the window frame.
Then new hardware associated with
the jamb is installed.
Next the new window sash is
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Finally, the original stops are
reinstalled, and with that, your new energy efficient windows are ready for use.
Window sash replacement kits are an extremely cost effective way for do it
yourself homeowners to replace old, unsightly, non-functional windows. So if
your windows are in rough working shape, consider window sash replacement kits.
They are a great replacement window alternative.
If you need more help on choosing the
right window replacement for your home, contact one of our
pre-screened window
installation contractors. They can help you select the replacement windows that
are right for your home and budget, and perform the installation.
For more information on
Installing a New Window, see the
Installing a New Window Ebook from
HomeAdditionPlus.com. The Installing a New Window Ebook provides easy to
understand, step-by-step instructions, on how to remove an old window and
install a new one. Pictures are included for every key step in the process.
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