Basement Design Ideas | Basements | Flooring | Heating | Insulation | Installing Replacement Basement Windows

When the existing windows in a house or building becomes too broken down or dilapidated, replacement windows are an alternative to the tedious process of constructing a new window from scratch. Aside from being more expensive, the installation of a new-construction window entails tearing down a part of the wall. This is not so with replacement windows. Sometimes, replacement windows can be installed as easily as removing the old windows and sliding in the new one.

Another good reason for installing replacement windows is to comply with the new energy standards for a home and building. Old houses that were built before the world energy crisis are not known for their energy efficiency, and neither are the windows. Replacement windows now come with insulated glazing, a factor not present in the old windows. Usually, the basement is the place where insulated windows are most needed. Installing replacement basement windows is a step by step process that can be handled by a professional builder or a skilled do-it-yourselfer.

Basic tips for installing replacement basement windows:
Determine which windows need to be replaced
Measure the size of the existing window
Choose a window design. Keep in mind that any new addition to a house must not clash with the existing design.
Choose your material. Replacement windows come in a variety of materials. The choices are wood, vinyl, fiberglass, aluminum or vinyl clad wood. Then there is a composite material. For basement windows, vinyl is the most preferred material.
Aside from the replacement window itself, assemble all other materials such as a piece of wood or metal molding, caulking, nails and screws, measuring tape, a hammer, a drill, and all other carpentry tools that you think might come in useful. An assistant would also come in handy, if you can get one.
Take off the old window. Leave the window jambs if possible. It will save time and money if the old jambs can be used. Make it clean. This means taking off or filing off the sharp protrusions, as well as cleaning and removing dirt and debris.
Install the molding. This is a strip of decorative material that is used to cover the transition from the window to the interior wall. Frame the window opening. It should be a snug fit.
Apply the caulking around the window frame. This is a substance that is made especially for sealing in joints, gaps, and seams.
Carefully slide in the replacement window, making sure of the levels and the spacing. If the measurements were done properly, there should be no problem here. A gap of half an inch or so all around is the ideal size. This is where the extra hands are needed.
Using screws or nails, secure the window.
Double check for seams and gaps. Apply caulking accordingly

These are the 11 easy steps for installing replacement basement windows. Aside from keeping a house comfortable, replacement basement windows will save you money from monthly heating and cooling bills. Most importantly, by keeping your house as energy efficient as possible, you will be helping the fight against global warming.

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