[rjniles]

Trying to replace the 2 rotten wood windows in one of my storage shed. My RO is 30.5 by 41.5 and the current windows are 2-6 by 3-4. Looking for something with vinyl or aluminum frames and single glazed. Do not care about style, single hung, casement, slider, etc. are all fine. Trying to keep cost under $100. Been Googling unsuccessfully. Anyone have a suggestion?

 

[Windows on Wash]

Cheapest you are going to find is at the big box stores. They can order them any size you want.

Lets see the pics. You going to just pop them in as an insert, or full tear out?

 

[Nealtw]

Used building material store in the area?

 

[mark sr]

Can you find storm windows in those dimensions? use them by their self.

 

[lenaitch]

Used building material store as Neal mentioned or H for H Restore. I did that when building a shed but was able to make the framing fit the window - a little different than what you face. Even a junk yard if they let you sort. I replaced all the windows in our old barn that way. If you can find one that is close but a tad small you can trim/shim it to fit.

 

[rjniles]

Best price I could find so far was about $140 for single hung, vinyl replacement windows. Insulated glass which I don't need, single glazed are a special orders and cost more that insulated.

You would be surprised how expensive aluminum storm windows have gotten. Lack of demand I suppose. Already tried Habitat, nothing close to the size I need

 

[Nealtw]

Some of the older aluminum windows were just screwed together in the corners and could be cut down to size.

 

[HotRodx10]

I'm assuming by your comment that you found single hung as a replacement, the 30.5" is the width and 41.5" is the height. Assuming that is the case, and the sides ofthe opening are full length studs, I may have a solution that worked for me.


It requires working inside the wall a little, so it could be a little tight if you have big hands, but here goes:


What I did is expand the height of the opening by:


1) Cut the wall panels inside and out at the desired height, deep enough to cut the cripple stud(?) in the middle on the horizontal cut, if possible.

2) Knock out the sill plate, and cut off nails or screws as required.
3) Cut the cripple stud down another 1 1/2" below where the wall is cut. (an oscillating multitool is the only tool I know of that works well for this purpose).
4) Add cleats (6" length of 2x4 will suffice) to the studs on each side to support a new sill plate (I recommend driving the screw part way into each cleat before inserting it into the wall - you should only need 1 in each)
5) Install a new sill plate.
6) Buy and install a standard size window.


I hope that made sense.


Additional thought: A standard 2-6 by 3-6 window will be 29.5" by 41.5" - you might be able to, with a little 'persuasion' (or a little planing, sanding, routing or wood chiseling) get it to fit, without steps 1-5 above.

 

[Old Thomas]

Try suppliers that sell siding, roofing and windows to contractors. Our suppliers always have “dead stock” which are windows misordered or ordered and not picked up. I have bought brand new windows for pennies on the dollar. They are so cheap that it is worth framing an opening to fit. There are building material auctions where I have bought windows super cheap, too.

 

[dj3]

There are local window manufacturers' stores that will build you a window to your size. You just have to find them.
I know that, there's one near me.