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by pyroarchy
Sun May 13, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Replacing single hung window questions..
Replies: 8
Views: 14572

Re: Replacing single hung window questions..

How would the new replacement window be secured? I was hoping they made some that could be secured from inside the frame possibly. Its my main concern after weatherproofing, we get really high winds coming off the sound/ocean during hurricanes.
by pyroarchy
Sat May 12, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Replacing single hung window questions..
Replies: 8
Views: 14572

Re: Replacing single hung window questions..

I do not think there is any trim board, all the windows on the house the hardie board run up and behind the exterior lip of the window, Im thinking nail fins and some of that weatherproofing tape is used. I took some pictures, I know this is the worst thing to do but Im thinking some screws or somet...
by pyroarchy
Sat May 12, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Replacing single hung window questions..
Replies: 8
Views: 14572

Re: Replacing single hung window questions..

I mean if taking the old window out ruins it, then buying a new double hung is fine. It is half broken anyways. But if I can remove the window and somehow put it back in with the same weatherproofing and structural soundness it has now then thats ok too. I live on the coast in NC so hurricanes and w...
by pyroarchy
Sat May 12, 2012 1:56 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Replacing single hung window questions..
Replies: 8
Views: 14572

Replacing single hung window questions..

Hi, we have a unfinished room above the garage, we are going to put some sheetrock up 12 foot sheets by 48 inches. It can only come through the window, the windows are cheaper (Ive been told) simington single hung vinyl. The company tech support says that the model we have has a stay-bar that can no...