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July 13, 2008
removing a storm window - DIY or help?
The back parlor storm windows and screens will soon be replaced. In the meantime, I want to remove the bottom storm window from one window. The top one is already missing. The bottom one won't open because the tracks are so worn out - they are loose and bend outward when I try to lift the windows. I would like to take it out myself maybe with a friend helping rather than hire someone. I am not exactly sure how to do it but I think I might need to be on the outside on a ladder. But, can I do this from inside instead? I have done DIY projects before but never dealt with storm windows. Is this a tricky project? Any tips? If I need to hire someone? The new windows will be installed by a contractor in about a month and is not available to do this. Thanks
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Aluminum combination storm windows were usually installed from the inside with 6-8 screws. You can place tape over the glass to prevent shattering and falling glass and force the window loose with a pry bar. If the screws holding the frame to the wood refuse to budge, a pry bar will most probably do little damage to the wood since the screws are an inch or so long.
Posted by: guest at July 13, 2008 10:46 PM
This is a joke, right?
Posted by: guest at July 13, 2008 11:56 PM
To your immediate question, this is something you can do yourself. In addition to the info above doityourself.com has some direction and advice on a project like this.
If you're still unsure how to proceed you can check out www.constructioncoachesny.com. Even "small" or "easier" projects can seem a little daunting if you've never done them before, so we offer a low-rate package to give DIYers a professional to talk or walk through a project.
Posted by: ConstructionCoach at July 14, 2008 10:58 AM
I did it! It turns out that I didn't have to remove the window after all. It was still possible to push it up along its track once I got past the loose part. The latch caught once I got it most of the way up.
Posted by: myplace at July 26, 2008 10:48 PM
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