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How D.I.Y. are replacement windows?

13 years ago

I've got 28 windows to replace in my house...mostly 31" x 60". I've done a lot of pretty involved projects (eg. built a screened in porch and just installed a prehung exterior door/framing etc).

Windows don't look like they'd be too hard to do but I'm curious about the time it will take. I know a pro with a crew can knock out 28 in a day or two but for a DIY'er what how long can I expect to spend on each window?

Comments (3)

theporchguy
13 years ago
Your size sounds like you have wooden D/H's existing. They are so easy to replace. If you can build a screened in porch, you can do windows.

I'd say about one per hour at an easy pace.

The Porch guy
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Windows on Washington Ltd
13 years ago
Here is a good link for you:

http://www.homeconstructionimprovement.com/ordering-and-measuring-replacement-windows/

Here is a link that might be useful: How to measure windows
PRO
Windows on Washington Ltd
13 years ago
Here is a good link for you:

Here is a link that might be useful: How to measure windows

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