Black & Decker Here's How Windows: Big Savings at a Bargain Price

98 Pages·2011·36.47 MB·English

by  Editors of CPi

Here’s How
WINDOWS
Big Savings at a Bargain Price
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOtA
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Contents
IntroductIon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1 2
New Window Sash . . . . 8 Framing & Installing
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 4 5 6
Garden Windows . . . . . 22 Bay Windows . . . . . . . . .26 Glass Block Windows . . .36 Skylights . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7 8 9 10
Tubular Skylights . . . . . 50 Basement Egress Patio Doors . . . . . . . . . 58 Stool & Apron
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Window Trim . . . . . . . . 64
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Basement Window Replacing Broken Improving Window Replacing Insulated
Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Window Glass . . . . . . . 72 Operation . . . . . . . . . . 76 Glass Units . . . . . . . . . 80

15 16 17 18
Fixing Sliding Screen Repairing & Weatherizing . . . . . . 90 Detecting Energy
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Maintaining Storm Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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Replacing Storm Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
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Introduction
Few remodeling jobs have a greater impact on the livability and value of your home than replacing, adding
or repairing windows. There are many paybacks: improved home value, better security, lower energy costs,
increased light and ventilation, and added curb appeal. Best of all, if you have moderate tool skills, window
projects are well within your reach, saving you considerable costs over having the work done by contractors.
Unlike the larger, more expensive volumes, this book doesn’t include background information on cutting
holes in walls or expanding living areas. What it does do is give you step-by-step information on how to change
the look of your home by installing different types of windows.
Want to add some indoor greenery? Check out the Garden Window on page 22. Need to add some privacy
to a bathroom while still allowing some natural light? Turn to page 26 to see how to install a glass block window.
Looking for a way to add some light to a dark interior room? The skylight project on page 40 may be just what
you’re looking for.
And if you aren’t ready to replace a window just yet, there are steps that can be taken to repair or improve
operation of your current windows. There’s even a section on inexpensive ways to reduce energy loss through your
windows or patio doors.
Window replacement can be very expensive, but with Here’s How: Windows, you may find that you’re able to
save thousands of dollars doing it yourself, and giving your home an upgrade.
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Window Styles
The following pages contain examples of some of the Your imagination may lead you to other options and
types of windows you may consider for your home. combinations of options.
casement windows pivot on hinges double-hung windows slide up Bay windows consist of three parts: a
mounted on the side. They have a and down and have a traditional central window, usually fixed, parallel to
contemporary look and offer good appearance. The newer-style, spring- the existing wall, and two side windows
ventilation. Whether your window has mounted operating mechanism is (often casements or double-hungs),
exposed or concealed sash locks, virtually trouble-free. The dividers each set at a 30°, 45°, or 60° angle.
casements have a reputation for (muntins) may divide individual panes of The deep sill area makes a handy shelf
weather-tight construction. glass or snap on for decoration. space.
Bow windows have four or more Garden windows bring the outside Sliding windows are inexpensive
units set at incremental angles to one in by creating shelf space and letting and require little maintenance, but
another. The effect is a subtle, curved in sunshine as well as fresh air. Many they provide restricted ventilation
look. When large units are used, the types are easy-to-install kits that fit into since only half the window can be
bow window may become an extension an existing window space. They can be open at one time. However, that may
of the room, even taking the place of added to any room in the home. be an acceptable tradeoff for a large,
a wall. unobstructed view.
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Awning windows pivot on hinges Fixed windows do not open, and they Window groupings in an endless
mounted at the top. Awning windows can be any size and shape used in any number of shapes and sizes may be
work well in combination with other room. They may be flanked by other used to dramatic effect in a home. They
windows, and because they provide fixed windows or opening styles such as can become the focal point of a room,
ventilation without letting moisture awning, casement, or double-hung. serving to highlight a spectacular view
in, they are a good choice in damp and let in lots of sunshine.
climates.
Skylights introduce extra light into Sliding patio doors offer good French doors open on hinges, so your
rooms that have limited wall space. visibility and lighting. Because they slide room design must allow space for them
Skylights serve as solar collectors on on tracks and require no floor space for to swing. Weather-tight models join
sunny days, and those that also can be operation, they are a good choice for indoor and outdoor living areas, while
opened improve ventilation in the home. cramped spaces where swinging doors indoor models link two rooms.
do not fit.
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1. New Window Sash
If you’re looking to replace or improve old single- or Nearly all major window manufacturers offer sash-
double-hung windows, consider using sash-replacement replacement kits designed to fit their own windows.
kits. They can give you energy-efficient, maintenance- You can also order custom kits that are sized to your
free windows without changing the outward appearance specific window dimensions. A good fit is essential to the
of your home or breaking your budget. performance of your new windows. review the tips shown
Unlike prime window replacement, which changes the on the next page for measuring your existing windows, and
entire window and frame, or pocket window replacement, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the best fit.
in which a complete window unit is set into the existing
frame, sash replacement uses the original window jambs,
eliminating the need to alter exterior or interior walls or Tools & Materials
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trim. installing a sash-replacement kit involves little more
than removing the old window stops and sashes and
sill-bevel gauge 1" galvanized roofing
installing new vinyl jamb liners and wood or vinyl sash.
Flat pry bar nails
And all of the work can be done from inside your home.
scissors Finish nails
Most sash-replacement kits offer tilt features and
screwdriver Wood-finishing
other contemporary conveniences. Kits are available
Nail set materials
in vinyl, aluminum, or wood construction with various
sash-replacement kit Torpedo Level
options for color and glazing, energy efficiency,
Fiberglass insulation
security features, and noise reduction.
upgrade old, leaky windows with new, energy-efficient sash-replacement kits. Kits are available in a variety of styles to match
your existing windows or to add a new decorative accent to your home. Most kits offer natural or painted interior surfaces and a
choice of outdoor surface finishes.
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