Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Jul 06, 2014 4:47 pm Hi there We are looking into replacing the glass and window frames at the front of our house. The rear windows were done when house was renovated, front of house still original windows - very thin glass and totally energy inefficient! Mostly south facing (one west) and lose a lot of warmth in winter. Probably double-glazed awning type windows - timber frame. We are also going to insulate the walls (likewise, back has been done, not the front). We have a timber weatherboard house and we will be removing the external boards to insert the insulation. Question is - should we get all the timber window frames replaced BEFORE we pull off the boards to do insulation - or vice versa - do the boards/insulation then fit the window frames? Something tells me the latter, but just thought I'd ask around in here. Cheers HHCIB Re: Replacing timber windows 2Jul 06, 2014 10:39 pm I'd do them at the same time. Have the new frames ready to go. Then remove external cladding, and frames. Insulate, new wall wrap, fit new frames (flashing then sits in the right place) and then replace cladding. It's fairly simple but is best done together to maintain correct weather proofing. Accessible Carpentry & Cabinets accessiblecarpentry@gmail.com accessiblecarpentry.com.au https://www.facebook.com/pages/Accessible-Carpentry-Cabinets/583314911709039 Re: Replacing timber windows 3Jul 07, 2014 8:08 am I agree ^^^^ Also you weatherboards can then be snug to the window. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Replacing timber windows 4Sep 23, 2014 5:32 pm Just a caution if these are heritage sash windows that you wish to be functional. Double glazing is great from an energy saving point of view but be aware changing the glass changes the window weight. If you have rope or spiral (spring) type windows be aware these will have to be altered also. I have had to change many of these when older windows are reglazed. Feel free to contact me for advice if this applies in your situation. Re: Replacing timber windows 5Sep 24, 2014 12:25 pm melbhouse Just a caution if these are heritage sash windows that you wish to be functional. Double glazing is great from an energy saving point of view but be aware changing the glass changes the window weight. If you have rope or spiral (spring) type windows be aware these will have to be altered also. I have had to change many of these when older windows are reglazed. Feel free to contact me for advice if this applies in your situation. https://www.facebook.com/melbournehousehandyman. You are right, but this thread is about changing the windows, not just the glass... Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 2 8361 Yes, get a builder, make sure he is experienced and a registered building practitioner 5 8975 Hi, we live in an area where the black soil is prone to a lot of movement. We have an old 50's house with masonite everywhere and nails popping out, warping, rusted etc.… 0 4513 |