About a decade ago, I took out some small 2 panel windows in a simple aluminum frame and installed 7/16 impact windows
As I recall, it took me 2 hours to remove the first window frame and another 2 to install the new impact window & impact window panels (sideways slide action).
The 2nd window took less than an hour once I figured out how to easily remove the frame and no glass was broken that 2nd time.
Fast forward to today. I now have a large 12 panel/12 flipping louvered windows in an aluminum frame to remove.
A bit intimidated as this is a large opening with a large center aluminum beam.
Couple years ago I got to watch a professional crew up close and they had (can't remember now how..) a way to remove each glass panel first before cutting the aluminum frame and crowbaring it cleanly off all sides. Very little or no prep work to patch concrete or stucco before sliding new impact windows into opening(s)
Would anyone have a video that explains this process better and to refresh my mind before start of demo & replacement ?
As I recall, it took me 2 hours to remove the first window frame and another 2 to install the new impact window & impact window panels (sideways slide action).
The 2nd window took less than an hour once I figured out how to easily remove the frame and no glass was broken that 2nd time.
Fast forward to today. I now have a large 12 panel/12 flipping louvered windows in an aluminum frame to remove.
A bit intimidated as this is a large opening with a large center aluminum beam.
Couple years ago I got to watch a professional crew up close and they had (can't remember now how..) a way to remove each glass panel first before cutting the aluminum frame and crowbaring it cleanly off all sides. Very little or no prep work to patch concrete or stucco before sliding new impact windows into opening(s)
Would anyone have a video that explains this process better and to refresh my mind before start of demo & replacement ?
