Bri asked:


I am replacing an old metal basement window with a vinyl one and I am running into a few confusing problems. 1st, the opening is only 13×31 and the smallest window I have found available is 14×32. The old window has a metal frame, but I cannot see any way for the frame to be removed. There are no screws holding it in, and it appears to be one piece. Will I have to try and cut this metal frame out with a saw? I am hoping that the new opening will accommodate the new window, but I am not sure. I am not worried about having to replace with an egress window since there is a walk-out slider near the window.

Originally, I was going to build a frame for the inside of the basement around the opening an simply set the window against the frame and secure it using the fins on a new construction window.
Now I am thinking that a replacement window set into a (hopefully) larger space from the outside is the better option. Any advice anyone?

Laurinda

chris asked:


Need to know the steps. This much I know: remove the window, frame the window, insulate the window, drywall the area. What takes place outside before you install the vinyl siding?

Tempie

LedZep asked:


I am a new first time home owner in Seattle, WA. My heating bills this winter is quite a bit and I am thinking the culprit is my windows. I have double pane vinyl windows. But still my windows are quite cold when i touch ‘em from inside (assuming average winter temperature is around 40 F). Is this normal ? The caulking between the window frame and the wall is perfect and no leaks as I couldn’t feel any cold air. I could feel some cold air between the window sash and the glass. Can i use some transparent acrylic latext caulk and seal this small gap srond the glass? Will this affect and may be break my glass when the glass expands in summer? Thanks for your advice(s).

Chester