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Ordered new vinyl windows. Jamb size is 6 inches but should be..

9 years ago

Ordered new vinyl windows. Jamb size is 6 inches but should have been 4 inches. How should I make it flush with the drywall?

Bringing it back to the window manufacturer is out of the question. It's a long and complicated story. So I'm left with fixing this on my own.

The new replacement windows haven't been installed yet. What's the best way to approach this?

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Comments (4)

millworkman
9 years ago
Post a picture would be a good way to start. The windows generally come as 4-9/16 and have an applied extension jamb to make the depth 6-9/16. So it "should" be removable if I am not mistaken, just a case of how.
jnford88
Original Author
9 years ago
Here 's some pics of it

http://imgur.com/OU8c45D

http://imgur.com/MwkYvjc

This post was edited by jnford88 on Sun, Jun 29, 14 at 20:16
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Windows on Washington Ltd
9 years ago
Probably going to be easier to just make them out of wood than rip down those vinyl sections.

If they were ordered correctly, have them re-made or just pay for the carpentry work and materials.
millworkman
9 years ago
I would agree with wow.

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