How To Replace A Window In Vinyl Siding
Do not cut the vinyl off.
How to replace a window in vinyl siding. Write these measurements down on a piece of paper. Measure the window width from jamb to jamb at the top of the window. With the window installed the last thing you will need to do to the exterior of the window is to replace any removed vinyl siding. Re install the vinyl siding.
Step 1 measure the old window for dimensions for the replacement window using a tape measure. If you are replacing windows on your vinyl sided home and the old window frame sill and jambs are not damaged or rotted you won t need to disturb the exterior siding. The easiest way to replace windows in a home with vinyl siding is to do the job from the interior. You may be able to reuse the old siding if it is not damaged otherwise you may need to cut new sections.
Vinyl siding can be cut with either tin snipper or a utility knife. Use this tool by inserting it where a piece of vinyl overlaps a piece below it and then sliding it across until you reach the end of.