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by kris77
Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:15 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: DIY Install Question
Replies: 8
Views: 14766

Re: DIY Install Question

I will have to square up the siding. And then redo the brick mold on the outside. Like i said before, I might even have to add 1" boards to the rough opening to make more of a surface area for the nail flange. My house has no sheathing. Only 1" foam board on the studs, then the cedar is at...
by kris77
Tue Mar 18, 2014 1:09 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: DIY Install Question
Replies: 8
Views: 14766

Re: DIY Install Question

After doing much more research, I think I understand why my post was so confusing. I've mainly only used new windows. I just found out today that the last windows i put in my other house, I actually installed wrong. So let me try and explain what i'm trying to do. I want to completely tear out the o...
by kris77
Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:32 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: DIY Install Question
Replies: 8
Views: 14766

Re: DIY Install Question

Yes I am doing the install. I have carpentry skills. I have completely remodeled my last 2 houses. And helped build 2 more. Existing windows are wood. They have brick mold attached to the window with glue and nails. There is a grove on the back side of the brick mold that fits in a tongue on the win...
by kris77
Mon Mar 17, 2014 11:04 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: DIY Install Question
Replies: 8
Views: 14766

DIY Install Question

I'm replacing old wooden windows. The current windows have brick mold built into the frame of the window and they used the brick mold as a sort of nail flange. So, when i take the window out, i have cedar siding stopping about 2" short of the actual rough opening. I'm thinking it would best to ...