replace window in 1950

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How to Replace the Windows in a 1950s Ranch-sty
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Home Decoration magazine
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Introduction

• Homeowners looking to update or
  remodel their
• homes usually try to be loyal to the original
  design of the
• home. While this is required in many areas for
  homes on a
• historic register, for most homeowners it's
  optional. It's
• possible to stay true to the original design with
  modern
• materials and fixtures. No place is this more
  true than with
• windows.

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Introduction

• Modern windows are much more energy efficient
  than those of
• half a century ago. They also come in a wide
  array of sizes and
• styles, so it is possible to have modern windows
  without
• compromising on design. Ranch-style homes
  generally feature
• large, plate-glass windows, including picture
  windows an
• assistant's help may come in handy installing the
  larger windows

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What Things will you need?

• Caulking gun.
• Caulking tools.
• Square.
• Measuring tape.
• Screwdriver.
• Hammer.
• Replacement windows.
• Gloves.
• Assistant (optional).

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Instructions

• Remove the old windows and recycle them.

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Instructions

• 2. Measure for the new windows. Measure inside
  the jamb from side to side and top to bottom.

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Instructions

• 3. Clean the window jamb and repair any holes
  with putty. Lightly sand the filled holes after
  the putty dries.

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Instructions

• 4. Prepare the new window. Check the fit of your
  new window by placing it into the opening. Move
  the window sashes to the center. Move the bumper
  stops to the center and find the mounting holes
  on the four sides.

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Instructions

• 5. Caulk both sides of the window. Caulk the
  inside of the jamb's outside stops. Caulk and
  install the sill angle. Place the header on top
  of the window, screw into place and caulk.

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Instructions

• 6. Install the new window. If necessary, tap in
  shims to ensure squareness. all corners must be
  square. Screw in mounting screws to the top and
  bottom. Adjust the header to eliminate any space
  between the window and frame then secure it with
  screws. While there is no trick to using shims,
  when necessary start at the nearest available
  point that is off-square. Light tapping should be
  all that is necessary to insert the shims.

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Instructions

• 7. Check that the sashes move easily. Adjust as
  necessary. Caulk the inside of the windows and
  add the inside stops.

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