Help with INSTALLING WINDOWS.

Started by statictrash on 2 October 2009. 2 replies.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 13656.

I realize there's a window thread right below this one but this weekend I want to install these two windows. So, I picked up two Interpane sealed glazing units on craigslist for 25$ each. Measurements are: 46-5/8" x 20-1/2" and 1" thick. These are suppose to be high performance glass units. These windows need to be installed from my control room to my live room. I need to frame these in (horizontally) this weekend and I need to know how to do it right. After these are installed I will still be adding sheetrock to both rooms around them. My walls are single frame 2-leaf system except for the wall between the live and control room. This will be a double frame 2-leaf system. If someone could explain or point me to a step-by-step process of how to do this that would be great. Oh, and yes.... follow my build here: http://soundsokstudiobuild.blogspot.com/ The area where I want to install the window unit is left of the door, where the ladder stands in one of the photos. I'll be moving that power box outta the way of course, then installing another frame to divide that room from control room.
sorry I read this AFTER the weekend... Did you manage to get the panes in already? If not, I'd really add your glass supplier to do it for you if you don't have a clue. But here are some hints; - add PE tape (rubber) all around the frame - pre cut window-stop trim and add PE to that to on the inside (which will be touching the glass) - add 2 setting blocks, each 1/4 of the length of the frame spaced away from the left/right side. - Add the pane onto the setting blocks and add window-stop trim all around. - Caulk the trim where it touches the window. It needs to be air-tight. might clean the glass prior to installing and make sure they are DRY.
Thanks for your reply. I kinda went about it in my own way this weekend. Still haven't installed the panes and these photos aren't the final result but here's an idea of what I did. http://soundsokstudiobuild.blogspot.com