Full-frame replacement windows mirror new construction installations. The entire window frame and sash are removed, providing excellent protection from the elements and often a larger glass viewing area.
Whether it's a double-hung, casement, awning, or specialty window, you'll find it easier than ever to find the perfect window for your remodeling or replacement project. Choose from a broad range of full-frame window styles, along with both custom and standard sizing options to fill almost any rough opening.
This article will help you determine whether full-frame window replacement is the best option for you.
Determine Whether Full-Frame Replacement Is Right for Your Home
Replacing your old windows with Andersen full-frame replacement windows is a good option if:
- There is rot in the window frame: trim, casing, or sill.
- The window is not square.
- You would like to change the size or shape of your window.
How are the old windows removed?
The basic steps include:
- Remove the window stops.
- Remove the lower window sash.
- Remove the upper window sash.
- Remove the trim and casings.
- Remove the sill and frame, leaving the rough opening visible.
See Window and Door Removal Reference for written instructions on how to remove the existing window. There are different removal procedures based on how the existing window was installed.
Watch an installation project example using a 400 Series Woodwright® Double-Hung full-frame replacement window in the YouTube video below.
