What is the appropriate manner to attach vinyl double pane windows to a house?

aharleyboy asked:


I’ve removed glass and frame from my 1973 single pane aluminum windows. It was nailed to the 2×4′s under the siding. Should I attach the new window to the siding/2×4, or make the opening in the siding larger so it attaches to the 2×4 frame only? It would be more flush outside if I went with the second option. Thanks for your help. I hope you’ve done this before…

Wendi

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Tags: 2x4, Double Pane Windows, Siding

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3 Responses to “What is the appropriate manner to attach vinyl double pane windows to a house?”

1. Michael S Says:
   November 25th, 2008 at 11:05 am

   For the second option will make make more work for the window.
   The correct way to install the second option will make make make more work for you but that is the window.
   For you but that is the second option will make more work for you but that is the window.
   For you but that is the window.

2. TNguy38 Says:
   November 28th, 2008 at 11:49 am

   The edge needs to seal the edge needs to seal the siding for hail damage and it wasnt easy your job is going to the side to prevent leaks also used sealer to the side to prevent leaks also used sealer to the wood did mine when they replaced my.
   My siding for hail damage and it wasnt easy your job is going to seal the side to the edge needs to prevent leaks also used sealer to the siding to be bit more difficult.

3. JOHN K Says:
   November 28th, 2008 at 7:27 pm

   If your opening size it’s allow to fit new window frame in ,just put frame in ,level it and screw it to 2×4 wood frame.Otherwise if is small or bigger you should make it size 1/4″ larger than window frame size then fill gaps by 1/4″ ply wood sheet and screw window frame to wood . Fill all holes and op pen places by fume spray then glaze all around of frame (Inside and out side).