Installing Windows where there is no window

[Corporate Monkey]

Hello,

I have an addition on my house. The outside has ceder siding and the inside is simple paneling. I'd like to put a standard sized window where there currently is no window.

Is there a link or basic instructions on how to do this? How do I "cut" out the window area and then install the wondow. Thanks in advance for all of your help!

Manta

 

[BocesLib]

Better go get yourself a book from the library on basic framing.

Depending on the size of the windows, you'll probably need some size header in there. Better to do it right than half assed.

If reading up on basic framing and you dont understand, just hire someone to do it for you.

 

[Jim Ranieri]

Hello,

I have an addition on my house. The outside has ceder siding and the inside is simple paneling. I'd like to put a standard sized window where there currently is no window.

Is there a link or basic instructions on how to do this? How do I "cut" out the window area and then install the wondow. Thanks in advance for all of your help!

There may be more to this than you're thinking. Remove interior paneling/drywall - exposing the wall framing. Note the rough opening that the window will require. To make this opening, you will have to cut through a wall stud or 2. You will have to install a header, horizontally under the cut studs (typically a doubled up 2x8 or 2x10 with a couple pieces of 1/2" ply sandwaiched in between so they are the sam thickness as the 2x4 wall studs.

The header will have to be supported by jack studs, which are sistered up against the nearest full length studs and transfer the wall load from the cut off studs, to the header, to the studs, to the sill / foundation.

Frame the bottom of the window opening with 2x4, locating the supporting studs in line with the studs you cut above.

Cut back exterior siding to allow you to stick new window in opening and attach nailing fin to sheathing / framing members you just constructed. Flash, insulate and seal. Redo interior wall / window casing. Install exterior window trim. Prime / paint / caulk. Done.

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