How to replace an old wood window with a high efficiency vinyl window

Removing the inside wood stop

This window has a metal slide track that needs to be removed

Be careful when removing the inside wood stop, we will want to re use it

The center stop needs to come out with a chisel.

Don’t worry about breaking it we will not be using it again

Cutting the cord

You will hear a thunk! When the old lead sash weight drops. Now remove the old pulley as well.

On this window the metal track is on top as well, when the top sash is pried down we can remove the track

Close up of the top metal track. ( note the summertime Christmas lights)

Now the top sash is removed

Removing the top sash

Cleaning up the opening

The new window will fit nicely against the outside stop

Leave the outside stop intact

Getting the opening ready for the new window

Removing the old pulley

Bringing in the new!

Will it fit?

Whoops, we forgot to take off one side of the inside stop

Yes!

Make sure you shim behind wherever you place a screw

Be sure to place the screws where they will not interfere with the operation of the window

Finishing the installation

After foaming the inside, once the shims are removed, we’ll put the inside stop back on and this will be covered up

Getting window # 2 ready

Remember to be careful removing the inside stop, we will be re using it

The outside stop needs to stay in place

Don’t worry about busting this center stop, we won’t be re using it

Taking out the last piece of metal track

Job almost complete! All we have left to do is remove excess foam at the sill, caulk, and of course give the wood trim a new coat of paint.

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