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Old 05-30-2007, 07:40 PM   #1
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i have a brick house that has wooden frame windows and i was wondering how difficult is it to replace this windows any help would be apperciated

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Old 05-30-2007, 07:47 PM   #2
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i have a brick house that has wooden frame windows and i was wondering how difficult is it to replace this windows any help would be apperciated
Do you mean to install ''replacement'' windows into the wood frames of the existing windows or to install new construction windows?
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no i just want to install replacement windows
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As long as you get the new replacement windows properly sized, it is not difficult at all.

Here's some information for you:

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...RepWindow.html

http://hardware.hardwarestore.com/le...t-windows.aspx
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http://www.rd.com/content/openConten...ontentId=19641
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thanks for the links they are really helpful i'll try it this weekend
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thanks for the links they are really helpful i'll try it this weekend
Good luck, and take your time.

Even the pros know about the 'time-consuming'..... "Learning-Curve'' factor on the 'first few' ......of ''anything''....
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