We have a ranch style house build about 50 years ago. The original aluminum windows are all single pane and are badly worn out. The last windows to replace are three sets on the front of the house which has a brick veneer on it.
The sets of windows each consist of two windows joined together in the middle by aluminum bars (inside and outside) about 2" wide. I'm betting we'll have to have windows custom made.
With the brick I'm unsure how to replace the windows. Appears to me that I need to:
1) Measure the window opening carefully. 2) Get windows appropriately sized. 3) Pull the old windows out. 4) Put the new ones in by fastening through the sides, top and bottom of the windows into the framing.Any tips on how to measure the window opening? Do I need to take enough apart on the inside to be able to measure the framed opening?
Any tips on pulling the old windows out? I'm guessing that these were nailed into place through flanges on the outside of the framing and then bricked over.
Any tips on how to seal the new windows to the brick veneer. We're in S Texas so the house has large overhangs. Most rains never touch the windows. Still, with heavy wind they do get wet sometimes.
Any thoughts, tips, tricks or suggestions are welcome.