Replacing Aluminum and Removing Storm Windows
jackieblue
11 years ago
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Help please: replacing combination storm/screen windows
Comments (2)Well, I replaced my old aluminum storm windows with vinyl storms... I want my old ones back.... lol I thought it would look nice to have all white windows & trim outside and my old grey aluminum windows did rattle and looked a bit ratty... What I didn't take into consideration was the width of the frames... I went from frames that were one inch, all around, to ones with 2-1/2 on each side and 4-1/2 on top and bottom... It cuts off an awful LOT of my viewing area and I can't use my window fans without putting 2X4's on the sills... Hubby said cutting down on the glass area would cut down on the heating bills... Well.... I didn't notice one bit of difference... And now, on the second floor, ice builds up on the inside of the storms... I was told it was due to a poor installation job and/or because I don't have double paned windows or it could just be cheap storms, who knows, although at the time it seemed like a lot of money... Would of, could of, should have??? If I had had second sight back then I would have repaired & painted the frames and saved my money for something else... Like this years heating bills or gasoline prices... LOL Rita...See MoreCan't Find Aluminum Window Removal Info
Comments (4)I also have been talking to window people trying to decide if I want to replace my windows myself or have it done. The removal method that seems to be the most commom is to remove the glass from the frame, and then cut and colapse the frame to remove. They are probally nailed in with flanges and you could remove the nails but most say you can pull the aluminum frame out from the nails with pry bar after colapsing. They basicly destroy the old windows to remove. Hope this helps. Tom...See Morecleaning windows when storms aren't removable?
Comments (2)The only thing that comes to mind is there are some storms that have metal strips that look like part of the frame. If we're lucky and this is what you have you'll need to put all 3 storm sashes up all the way. On the bottom of each side the metal will be seperated about 1/4" in, you may need to use a flat head screwdriver to poke it to see if it is actually a seperate piece. After thats out slide the sashes down and slightly toward the inside. Hopefully this helps, if not a picture of the window would prolly generate more responses....See Morealuminum storm frame removal
Comments (6)If you can remove mounting screws first. If the screws are stripped they can be easily sheered with a chisel or oscillating tool. If you can't remove them they will have to be forced out when collapsing the frame. Start on vertical sides in middle by inserting pry bar between frame and exterior casing. Put price of wood between pry bar and casing to prevent damage to casing and start to bend frame inwards. Once beyond limits of prybar pull it in further by hand to about half way. If strong enough you can do it all by hand or if to weak you'll have to use a clamp or say f it and just wreck the aluminum cladding.. Do the tops next and just keep working it by hand and prybar ad needed. If they are back caulked you'll want to cut this free first, I prefer cordless oscilatting tool for this. I'd first post pictures to if this method would work. If the blind stops cannot be covered properly all this will be for nothing ....See MoreEcoStarRemodel
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