In order to get the small windows installation right, it is necessary to have all the required tools on hand. These tools include screwdriver, pry bars of a small size, five-in-one painter's tool, handsaw, hacksaw and reciprocating saw. In addition, you will also need a ladder and ruler as well as carpenter's square, carpenter's level, torpedo level, power drill, gloves, twelve inch drill bit, caulk gun, utility knife, rented scaffolding, insulation shims, roof-in nails, oriented strand, board and caulking and of course the small window.
Small windows –take the outline of the window
With these tools in hand, you can then begin your small windows installation. First of all , you will need to take the screen for the new small window and hold this up on the wall at the precise place where you wish to install your small window. Then trace that screen with a sharp pencil with which you can trace the outline of the window.
Cut a hole in the outline
The next step in your small windows installation process is to use a circular saw to cut a round hold inside your outline. This will help you know what you are going to be working with and what you may need to remove.
Cut out an opening
Next, remove the metal strapping and insulation and also work carefully around the wiring in the wall. Now it is time to cut out an opening and clean up the opening with the help of the various saws that you have and with them take out the metal strapping as well as nails. You can make your sill with the help of 2 x 4s. A couple of this 2 x 4s can be used to create a support. You will need to screw the two 2 x 4s together and then you can also screw the support into its proper place.
Make the header board
It is now time to make the header board which should then be put in their proper place. Do the same for the side support and the cripple studs. With the 2 x 4s that you have screwed together you can use these to make the header. After this step of the small windows installation has been completed, you will need to test the new small window.
Use long drill
Now it is time to use the long drill with which you can make holes for each of the four corners of the small window. You can use a circular saw with which to cut out an opening and for the corners you will need to use a reciprocating saw. The next step in the small windows installation process is to take the circular saw and cut the siding as well as a rough opening for the window.
Before completing the small windows installation process, you must ensure that the small window has been properly levelled and it should also be plumb. Once this part of the small windows installation process has been completed, you will need to attach the window with the help of some roofing nails. Next, take the siding and attach it with the help of galvanised nails. Finally, simply caulk the window frame as well as the siding.