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Old 04-15-2009, 01:35 AM   #1
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Default New Replacement Windows

I have a 1979 Suncrest Mobile Home (by Fleetwood). I want to start replacing the old horrible looking storm windows with Vinyl Double Hung Windows.

The home was manufactured with 2 x 3's in the walls, but I think the windows are framed with 2 x 4's. I'm not totally sure about this, but it looks like the openings are about 3.5" deep, with the exception of the kitchen, which is about 4" because of the 1/2" drywall that I recently installed.

So the openings are bare 2 x 4's with absolutely nothing else for framing. Inside the home you can SEE the exposed 2 x 4's around each window, and my wife actually uses the bottom 2 x 4's in some of the rooms as a shelf to put knick knacks on.

So am I all set if I order regular replacement or new construction windows from Home Depot or another big box store? Do I just remove the old storm windows, slide the new ones in from the outside, level and seal them and screw them in?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I also want to reduce the size of my kitchen window. This is a "must do" project, and it is even more complicated, so I will post it separately in a few minutes. If any one has some serious experience with windows please take a look at the next post also.

Thanks - Joe

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