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Removing an Old Window, Insulating the Frame, Installing a Replacement Window

Paul Viliott of PV Builders shows how an old basement window is replaced with a new one. Viliott first pulls out all the stops, cuts the sash cords, and removes the sash. Because the windows are so old, they are easy to remove. Viliott removes the sash weights from within the frame and fills the cavity with insulation. An adhesive caulk is applied and the window is put in place. Viliott checks to make sure the installed window is level. The pieces are then secured with screws. There is a small gap in the exterior, which Viliott fixes by installing a sliver of PVC in the gap, sealed with caulking.

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Removing an Old Window, Insulating the Frame, Installing a Replacement Window

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" And of course we had the window problem probability it was here the other day he had a lot of fun taking out the old sash let's watch. Well this is that the so typical replacement window installation. Of one of the furnaces pull out these stops here which. There's not going to be very hard to do this one though. Which is not have a vote usually we'd be. We'd be saving these. Who's going to cut these sash -- The weights fall a pocket. The sash is ready to come home. That's said. Remove this sash. Sometimes you can take the whole divider off sometimes you can't this world. There's been here for quite some time so Jesus we'll -- this. -- Much different --"

" After the windows and installs the left of this gap on the exterior is so the net up a little bit we're going to install. A sliver of PVC that's been into the we just going to seal that in there with some Procter and that'll be enough to hold them police. Once it's painted anything nice tackle."

" The final step before painting. We'll be talking. Nothing is capable."

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