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Posted by J on July 25, 2007, 5:25 pm
Excuse my ignorance, but I don't know whether it has footings or not.
> You need to install the right grade of OSB and then building paper, like
> tyvek, over that. Does it have footings?
>
>
>> Nothing is under the paper, just studs. (Actually, a portion of the
>> garage contains a small office and it has insulation under the paper).
>>
>>
>>>I would visit www.Pella.com and/or andersen window's site to see the
>>>importants of properly flashing a window. Buying a new window and not
>>>installing it correctly is a waste of money. You can download
>>>installation instructions at those sites and see how to install a quality
>>>window even if you buy a different brand.
>>>
>>> You say there is paper under the old siding. What is under the paper?
>>>
>>> The right grade of OSB can take a fair amount of weather.
>>>
>>>
>>>>I have a detached garage that I plan on having the siding replace in the
>>>>near future. It also has a window that needs replaced. This is the
>>>>only window on that side of the garage. Because the size of the window
>>>>(23" x 23") is non standard, I would rather install something that Lowes
>>>>has in stock.
>>>>
>>>> Can I simply reframe the opening to a larger size and install the new
>>>> window? Any info on the internet about reframing window openings or is
>>>> there not much to be concerned about?
>>>>
>>>> Currently the siding has 'paper' underneath it. I understand that it
>>>> would be wise to install OSB. I would like to remove the siding ASAP
>>>> so I can install the window, but it will be a few weeks before siding
>>>> will be installed. Would it be ok to install OSB and leave it exposed
>>>> to the weather for approx 4 weeks or should I cover it with plastic or
>>>> something?
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks,
>>>> -j
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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