How To Install Andersen Replacement Windows

DIY Installation

Many DIYers successfully tackle their own window replacement projects. Here's how to become i of them, from assessing the job and learning the terminology to installing your ain replacement windows like a pro.

Installation Instructions
Plan Your Projection
Window Types
Door Types
Accessories
Installation Fundamentals
Replacement Parts

Installation Instructions

Get installation instructions for your window or door. Instructions include preparing the crude opening, sealing, shimming, fastening, flashing and water management.

Project Examples

Sometimes you lot just want to know what to expect. To assist, nosotros've created videos that provide an overview on the installation process for different types of products.

Should You Do Information technology Yourself?

one. Window Installation Skills
Do you take the necessary skills to replace your own windows? The level of skills needed to supervene upon your own windows can vary, depending on the replacement project type. Installing a full-frame replacement window, for case, is more than complex than installing an insert replacement window. An insert replacement window allows you lot to keep the existing window frame and trim, whereas a total-frame replacement window requires a complete tear-out and replacement of the existing i. A good place to offset for determining the magnitude of a replacement project (and if your skills lucifer the project) is to review the product installation instructions or watch our installation videos.

2. The Right Tools
Practise y'all have the right tools to practise the replacement job yourself? Andersen window installation guides provide product-specific lists of the required tools and materials, just most installation projects crave a few standard tools:

Condom glasses
Caulk gun
Waterproof shims
Tape measure
Level
Hammer
Ability drill/driver
Screwdriver
Putty knife
Utility pocketknife
Pocket-size pry bar

3. A Realistic Schedule
Do you lot have enough time to set bated for your projection? A full-frame window replacement requires at to the lowest degree 4 to 6 hours per window on the ground level—and more than for windows on upper floors. Insert windows may require less time. Information technology's always best to set up aside boosted fourth dimension for reading through your installation guides thoroughly.

Insert Windows

All-time for:
• Preserving interior and exterior window trim
• Situations where the original window frame is solid and free of decay

Learn More

Full-Frame Windows

All-time for:
• Modifying the size and/or shape of the window
• Replacing rotted or deteriorated window frame
• Adding or changing interior and/or exterior trim

Learn More than

Narroline® Window Conversion Kit

Designed specifically to retrofit existing Narroline® windows (1968 and newer), turning them into piece of cake-to-clean tilt-wash double-hung windows

Acquire More than

Patio Doors

Almost all Andersen® patio doors offering custom sizing to fit nearly every application. Choose from inswing, outswing or gliding configurations, plus a variety of options and accessories

Learn More

Tempest Doors

Choose from a choice of storm doors designed to exist installed with basic skills and tools.

Acquire More than

Helpful Terms

Common installation terms are listed below. Visit the total glossary for additional information

Fastening: Windows/Doors must exist fastened to a structural member in the rough opening. Fastener blazon and attachment method are dependent on a number of factors such as window/door blazon, assemblies, wall type, construction type, structural anchoring textile, location, and fastener embedment depth.

Flashing: Windows/Doors must be flashed to integrate the window/door into the drainage airplane. Flashing must exist practical shingle fashion to direct water to the exterior. Flashing materials may be directly or formable self-adhered record or liquid practical. The water management organization may exist of the drainage or bulwark type.

Opening Preparation: Openings must exist sized to accommodate the window/door and to allow adequate room for squaring, shimming, insulating the window/door or assembly; and any additional allowances that must be made to include flashing material stack-up, and joining materials and fasteners.

Sealing:Windows/Doors must be sealed to the drainage airplane and rough opening. Backer rod is used to limit the sealant depth betwixt the window frame and the rough opening, cladding, or trim. Sealant is used to prevent h2o and air infiltration by bridging the gap betwixt the rough opening, window frame, and installation flange. Depression expanding foam can as well be used to provide an air seal between the window/door frame and the rough opening.

Shimming: Windows/Doors are shimmed to plumb, level, and square the window/door in the rough opening properly and to infinite the window frame off the rough sill.

H2o Resistive Bulwark (Firm Wrap): Windows/Doors must be integrated with a h2o resistive bulwark. Water resistive barriers may be applied before or later window/door installation. Water resistive barriers may be of the house wrap type or liquid application.

Disposing Of Your Old Windows

Y'all need to follow strict procedures during and later on you remove your old windows. Contact local government or waste product management companies for proper recycling and/or disposal of removed window or patio door.

Window And Door Removal Instructions

Discover: Buildings constructed prior to 1978 may comprise lead pigment which could exist disturbed during window replacement. For more information on proper management of lead paint, visit www.epa.gov/lead.