Enclosing A Window And Replacing Siding

Use a siding removal tool.

Enclosing a window and replacing siding.

Do not cut the vinyl off. Replacing your windows and siding concurrently allows your contractor to precisely set the capping around the window before they put the siding in place. You can use the common butt joint and the finish work can be done with the rest of the house. When you replace the boards use a homemade reveal set jig to match the reveal of the existing siding.

Shingle shake clapboard etc or a design painted on it. Replacing both siding and windows at the same time runs anywhere from 8 000 to 40 000. Then remove any exterior trim that is installed over the siding or any other exterior wall covering. Remove old caulk from around the window.

If you decide to hire a separate contractor it s helpful to break the prices down. Start by removing the window. Install the new boards. Replacing both at the same time allows your contractor to set the windows and then install the siding which can end up saving you money in the long run as well.

Then use a cat s paw to pry out the nails holding the old window in place or you can use a reciprocating saw or mini hacksaw to cut through the nails. How to install exterior casings around new windows. The first step in removing a window is to use a hammer and pry bar to remove the interior window trim. It is fairly easy to remove vinyl siding.

The exterior will show where the window once was based on the window trim but the panel that has taken the place of the glazing can have a medallion contrasing siding style ie. Step 1 score along the seams where the trim and sill meet the wall using a utility knife to sever any caulk or paint. Next frame the opening with 2 x4 boards. Pry out nails and remove the old window place contact tape or heavy masking tape on the window glass to prevent breakage during removal.

This will absolve you of having to conceal the patch by trying to match to the existing siding. After you remove the rotted courses use a small hacksaw to cut any protruding nail shanks or if you have a very strong grip use a good pair of wire cutters. Siding runs 5 000 to 15 000 total. Remove the pieces of vinyl siding from around the window area.

Exterior window casing is typically not mitered. Next remove the exterior siding starting with the j rail along the top of the wall. Cover your window using methods adopted from drywall installation. While many siding contractors do other work it s often best to hire a window replacement specialist.

Extract nails keeping the vinyl pieces in place in order to prepare vinyl pieces to be removed.