A Few Different Methods To Frame Smaller Windows In Larger Existing Openings - Replacement Examples

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[@gregvancom]

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[@BillWalters77]

Thanks for the video. I'm removing an old, failing custom window with a new replacement vinyl window. The off the shelf window is a little smaller and this video shows me what I need to do.

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Perfect! Exactly what this ol lady needed to make a large window smaller👍😘💕

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[@gailann226]

🌟🤗🌟Thanks for these great ideas for solid structure when framing in a new smaller window.

[@gregvancom]

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[@tbarclay8176]

Getting ready to replace old single pane aluminum frame windows in a 1979 mobile home. Your video was so helpful- thank you for sharing your knowledge.

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[@corywilcox6272]

Very useful video. Great to see all the different methods. It can be confusing when you watch other videos and there are different techniques in each one.

[@gregvancom]

Glad you liked and I've seen lot's of things that seem to work just fine when an engineer might disagree.

[@Oblithian]

Thanks that's pretty much exactly what I thought, But just wanted to make sure.

[@tmb9126]

Thank you so much for this info! So very helpful! and that's an understatement. I have liked and subscribed. I'm sure your channel will come in handy for multiple things coming up for our current home and our future home. Is there anything that would make these instructions not suitable for a block home? Also, we're trying to sell our home - would this cause any problems with inspection. with it not being permitted (not having permit paperwork)? Hopefully we'll do such a great job they wont notice it unless somehow someway someone sees the original blueprints. Just trying to think ahead on the matter. So stressed out right now because we have to replace a master bedroom window and cannot find the original size 60.5" x 51". Thank you so much for your time!

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Great person. Thank you!

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[@nicholasciriello9883]

1:22 you say to use 1/2” plywood if you need to shorten the width by 1/2”. But then you might be nailing into the layers of the plywood which could easily split, right? Just something to consider, great video tho

[@sybilalden3655]

this was very helpful , we have 2 very Large Tall window in our kitchen takes up most of the wall. want to put in one small window in the center of the two windows ,but wasnt sure it was possible

[@gregvancom]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching.

[@irietropicals4255]

Do you have any videos of installing a window that is smaller in width but larger in length by any chance? I have 3 old Jalousie windows in my Florida room. I’m looking to replace them with impact windows. The impact windows are about a foot larger in length but smaller in width. I got the windows for free so I’m looking to use them. Any help or advice would be amazing 🙏

[@claudiaihl6692]

Thanks, very helpful. I'm putting a smaller (30") window into an old 60 inch wide opening. Height is 36". Would a single trimmer (jack) on each side of the smaller window (30" wide) be enough? In one of your examples where you put in two smaller windows you had some space between the trimmers in the center, so each window had effectively only a single trimmer on the inside. I found some tables that say double trimmers are necessary if window is over 8' wide. So I'm a bit confused...

[@gregvancom]

Most of the time if you're installing a smaller window, you can use single of double trimmer. The existing window is already designed to support the load with the larger opening that should have the correct amount of trimmers.

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Thanks 🙏

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[@gregvancom]

Much appreciated!

[@saigetemete7250]

Please how do I make my kitchen window smaller, the external of the house is exposed brick, and my partner and I are stuck with what todo first/how do we start

[@michaelrayno6896]

Great Video! Have you created the video on how to fasten the trimmers/framing components?

[@gregvancom]

Not yet!

[@brucecerecedes8202]

I just wanted to box frame each side of the 92" existing living room window. So, that I can install this 6' faux wooden blinds that my friend gave me.

[@lolitabonita08]

can i do that process with brick opening? the opening around the window does not have wood just the brick...thanks

[@sandrapresley-patterson6697]

How do you get rid of 2 windows to make 1 smaller window what occupation is best skilled to hire for this? Thank you

[@gregvancom]

Good question and maybe a general contractor or local real estate person, might be more help.

[@tammybutz4357]

Thank you 😁

[@gregvancom]

No problem 😊

[@ericservin6309]

So I'll be taking on a project where we'll be framing a custom cut circle window in an existing window opening like in this video. Any advice? Would be much appreciated.

[@gregvancom]

At our website, check out the window framing videos. I have one on circular windows.

[@juand4579]

Will 1/8 of inch per foot pass code for torch down roofing ?

[@kusayhameid1987]

Helloi need help. Building a new house. We have framed the house and the windows but havent installed them yet. But i noticed in the kitchen the the window holes (framing) isnt centered. How would we go about shifting them. Do u have an email i can send u pictures?

[@gregvancom]

You would need to move over, by removing and then moving it over.

[@sKunKeNsTeiN]

what about install a window with same width but shorter? what do you do then? Add another header beam?

[@gregvancom]

Yes, a header or fill in the areas as shown in the video. You can use a beam or wall framing most of the time to fill these areas.