If necessary cut a rabbet in the 2x6 bottom plate to fit over the finished floor in the room.
Removing a window and adding a door.
Pry out nails and remove the old window place contact tape or heavy masking tape on the window glass to prevent breakage during removal.
I see a painter s 5 in 1 tool coming in handy here.
For older double hung windows remove the sashes the stops and the parting bead to expose the jamb.
Saw the outer wall with the proper saw for siding or brick revealing the inside of the house.
Remove the existing door and doorframe.
Then build a short wall to span opening.
Step 3 remove the window and outer wall.
Draw lines down the exterior wall directly below the edges of the window to have a guide to cut by.
Remove old caulk from around the window.
Ken foresgren a window opening offers an easy spot to add a door to your home.
Next remove the exterior siding starting with the j rail along the top of the wall.
Remove the vinyl siding and any insulation.
If cutting through vinyl siding place the circular saw blade on backwards to prevent excessive damage.
Not only do you have to manage securing permits and the window company but you may also have to hire additional trades like drywall installers painters or electricians if you want the work to look seamless.
Then remove any exterior trim that is installed over the siding or any other exterior wall covering.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows the proper way to install a new window into an old and oversized doorway opening.
Then use a cat s paw to pry out the nails holding the old window in place or you can use a reciprocating saw or mini hacksaw to cut through the nails.
To have your sliding glass door work properly you have to have openings on the inner and outer wall.
Remove the caulk and trim of the window and begin pulling out nails to remove the window.
Find and remove the screws and then do what needs to be done to break the caulk seal.
The first step in removing a window is to use a hammer and pry bar to remove the interior window trim.
You ll probably need a combination of cutting and prying tools.
It is fairly easy to remove vinyl siding.