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by dorlando
Fri Nov 06, 2009 8:46 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Install question
Replies: 1
Views: 3591

Install question

Hello,

When installing replacement vinyl windows is it ok to set the window directly on top of the marble window sill if the sill is level (which most of mine are), or do the windows need to be kind of free floating? These are flange windows.

Thanks
by dorlando
Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:29 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Do I need new buck strip?
Replies: 3
Views: 7474

Do I need new buck strip?

I am going from aluminum to vinyl windows in a block house and my current buck strips are only about 1 x 2. When I put in the vinyl windows the screw holes do not line up against the buck strip since the frame is wider. Will I need to install new buck strips or can I screw directly into the block an...
by dorlando
Fri Oct 23, 2009 7:38 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: New Buck Strip for Vinyl Window
Replies: 1
Views: 1250

New Buck Strip for Vinyl Window

I am going from aluminum to vinyl windows in a block house and my current buck strips are only about 1 x 2. When I put in the vinyl windows the screw holes do not line up against the buck strip since the frame is wider. Will I need to install new buck strips or can I screw directly into the block? T...
by dorlando
Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:16 am
Forum: Ask Our Pro's a Question
Topic: PGT 400 SERIES WINDOW / BETTER BILT 3540
Replies: 1
Views: 1428

PGT 400 SERIES WINDOW / BETTER BILT 3540

Does anyone have experience with the PGT 400 single hung window or the Better Bilt 3540 window? I am looking at vinyl for both windows.

Thank you