Replace windows same time as siding?

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pasths
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Replace windows same time as siding?

#1 Post by pasths »

Hi,

New to board!

We are planning to replace our siding and we are being told that due to the storm windows if they wrap our current windows as is, it will cause issues if we decide to replace our windows in the future.

I believe our windows are in pretty good shape for their age(1970) only a couple out of 17 have noticeable drafts. Plus I'm not sure the value of the wood windows we have(attached is window pic are they cheap or something worth keeping??) Not to mention all our trim in the house matches what you see in the pic, so if we go inexpensive with white vinyl a lot of painting could be in the near future.

I guess the bottom line question is would you replace these windows with vinyl?

Thanks!
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Re: Replace windows same time as siding?

#2 Post by Delaware Mike »

Capping will have to be redone in the future if windows aren't replaced at the same time as the siding. The advantage of having your windows replaced while siding is being replaced is the fact that the capping can be bent with a face flange onto the sheathing, and then taped, kind of making it like a nailing flange for better protection to the window casings. This would still be a replacement window. You could do a full frame tear out too, which would allow a cleaner exterior appearance.

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#3 Post by masterext »

No problem at all, you can certainly do the windows now and do the siding in the future. In fact, thats very common.
From looking at the pic, you have a very basic installation.

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#4 Post by Windows on Washington »

Certainly doable down the road but for the reasons that Mike mentioned, doing them together is nice as well.

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