Window And Door Installers

Post Your Answer/Query Here

Posted By

CLIFTON OCONNOR (Ventura, CA)

Category

Windows & Doors

Posted Date

1/13/2019 12:00:00 AM

Forum Title

New construction windows on old house remodel

Hello, Im in the processes of doing a complete remodel of my kitchen in my 1910 cape. Most of the house has been redone within the past 10-15 years except for the kitchen really. Im sure it was redone sometime in the 50's-60's maybe? I dont know it old and has lots of wasted space. What I have is plaster walls with 2x4 construction. I plan on stripping the interior completely of the plaster and sheetrocking everything after i redo what ever plumbing and wiring i need. I have two windows in there that I am replacing with casement windows. One of the windows goes below counter height and will need to be built up as i have $10k worth of cabinets and $3k worth of granite that is going all the way around the kitchen. The windows that are currently there are both replacement windows from what I can tell. It looks like they are put in the original frame of possibly the original window since I can see the old counter weight wells etc. One window is vinyl and the other is wood. The siding is asbestos sheets ontop of wood clapboard I think? I see some wood underneath in other areas anyway. From what I can see on the outside I have quite a bit of trim that I would guess is covering up the original nailing fin. Do windows from back in the early 1900's have nailing fins? I dont know.... This wood isnt really rotted but its not in the best shape and it doesnt have any special designs on it so it gonna go and im just going to replace it with new stuff. Since I have to build up the window on the left to be the same as the window on the right (from looking at the house outside) I will have to add some siding. I do have some replacement boards or shingles that appear to be cement board new style asbestos look-alikes. I will then paint this side of the house or the whole thing as it needs it anyway. Am I thinking of this properly? Im trying to not run into any crazy snags here. I know replacement windows would be easier but since Im doing a complete strip of the interior and the original window frames are still their figure i could just spend a little time and do it right. No? Thoughts and suggestions/comments would be greatley appreciated. I included a few pictures of both windows inside and outside. Ive removed some of the trim so you could see whats going on inside.
Your Answer/Query:

Your Name

State

City

Quick Link

Home Repair, Maintenance, Troubleshooting & New Installations

Recently Browsed Skylight Installer Near Your Location

Blog With Door Installation Companies Near You

See All

Ask An Expert - Home DIY Wikipedia

See All

Most Visited Items And Accessories

See All