Step 1 take out dry wall surrounding window on the inside of the house.
Replacement windows without removing siding.
Dry wall surrounding the inside of the window may get in the way of the process.
Necessary when existing window frames are old and deteriorating.
Use a pry bar or a similar step 2 remove the window and screen.
Insert replacement windows aren t the best option in my case due to the construction of the old aluminum window frames.
You have two choices for vinyl replacement windows.
There is no exact way to do this as long as you end.
Insert or pocket replacement windows.
Capping a window correctly is important as this aluminum or vinyl framing helps direct water away from the frame and the interior of your walls.
Sections of vinyl siding can be removed fairly easily with the right tools.
Rather than removing the siding installing the windows and re applying the siding over the flanges i am considering cutting the siding such that the opening is large enough to allow the windows to be secured directly to the framing then using 1 1 4 strips of siding over the flanges just as spacers and then applying 1 x 4 smart panel molding around the windows which would hide and overlap the strips.
Zip tools specially designed for the purpose are available inexpensively at home supply stores.
1 full frame or prime replacement window where you tear out the entire existing window frames and all down to the rough stud opening and insert a whole new window with exterior frame and header and sill and all into the rough opening totally replacing the existing unit except sometimes reusing the interior trim to retain a match with other windows.
Scoring is the using a knife to make shallow cuts without cutting it all the way to allow the dry wall to be removed easier.
It s my understanding that new construction style windows can have the nailing fins removed and installed without removing the surrounding siding and j channel.
Replacing your windows and siding concurrently allows your contractor to precisely set the capping around the window before they put the siding in place.
Full frame windows and insert windows.
Use a utility knife to score the perimeters of the drywall you want to remove.