How To Replace Windows With Wood Siding

Cut the siding with a circular saw to reveal the nailing fin.

How to replace windows with wood siding. With the excess siding out of the way we were now able to remove the old nail fin as well. To remove the trim on the outside of the home first use a razor knife to cut the caulking so the. Sometimes there are little pieces of wood between the window and the wooden studs that hold the window tight. Using a circular saw set to the right depth just a hair shallower than our siding to ensure we didn t break through the house wrap or wall and a brace to ensure a straight cut we cut away the extra siding from around our window frame.

Use a hammer or a drill to take out any nails or screws that are holding the window in place. Sand and paint and you re done. Remove the exterior trim caulking. Most windows are removed and replaced from the exterior of the home.

To replace rotted wood around a window fill any small chips or gaps in the wood with epoxy wood filler. Vinyl siding presents a challenging obstacle when replacing windows because of the difficulty and expense of cutting and replacing it.