Window replacement

Bigdog7676 · Jun 05, 2024 10:14 am

I am currently doing a bathroom renovation and want to put in a window that is narrow than the current one in a brick opening. Can I fit the window on the bottom noggin and just frame out the other side where the window isn’t ?
Also not sure about the flashing setup for something like this. Any advice would be appreciated
Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅

Eng. B A · Jun 05, 2024 2:39 pm

If the window width is smaller than the current window, so generally you won’t need to upgrade the upper lintel, however you would need jamb studs and secondary jamb studs on one side at least. Jam studs are studs that should extend from the bottom to top plate. Secondary jamb studs are under the lintel end for bearing (generally one or two depending on opening width). Ensure adequate window sill and lintel tie downs still in place when reducing window width.

Bigdog7676 · Jun 05, 2024 2:49 pm

Eng. B A

If the window width is smaller than the current window, so generally you won’t need to upgrade the upper lintel, however you would need jamb studs and secondary jamb studs on one side at least. Jam studs are studs that should extend from the bottom to top plate. Secondary jamb studs are under the lintel end for bearing (generally one or two depending on opening width). Ensure adequate window sill and lintel tie downs still in place when reducing window width.

Legend, thanks for the response. Does the new window reveal just sit on the bottom plate?