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frtag
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Post subject: DIY Mulling 10 foot X 4 foot window Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:15 pm |
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Joined: Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:43 pm Posts: 2
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Hi. I have an existing vinyl picture window with 2 double hung flankers that I want to replace (the glass seals have failed). If possible, I would like to do myself. The picture windows is 48H X 55W. The double hung flankers are 48H X 32W.
So, the total window assembly is just about 10 feet long by 4 feet high. If it is factory mulled, I think it would be impossible for me to install this by myself. I would probably need 4 strong guys, which I don't have.
1. Are some window brands easier to field mull than others? I am going to go with vinyl or fiberglass.
2. Is it possible to put one unit into the rough opening at a time (loosely secure it), and then mull the units together in the rough opening?
3. Or could I build a temporary platform in front of the rough opening. Assemble the windows together on the platform and then slide the assembly in.
4. Or should I just get these professionally installed?
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Windows on Washington
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Post subject: Re: DIY Mulling 10 foot X 4 foot window Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:25 pm |
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Joined: Wed Apr 04, 2007 11:21 pm Posts: 3276 Location: DC Metropolitan Area-Maryland/Virginia/DC
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Most of the newer mulls can be field mulled and are somewhat easy to work with in that scenario.
The clip in field mulls are much more secure these days.
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anthony
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Post subject: Re: DIY Mulling 10 foot X 4 foot window Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 8:53 am |
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Joined: Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:52 pm Posts: 1218 Location: SE PA & NJ; CT
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You can either field mull on the ground or in the opening if the windows use a c mull. You can order the unit factory mulled(best choice), take the sash out of the flankers( two guys max), lift unit into opening, pin in opening, reinsert sash, finish install.
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