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A house is constructed with different rooms and all these have window openings to let in light. During the normal use of a room a new window maybe required. Windows are made of different materials like timber, steel or aluminum. Before any works commences, identify the location for the new window. Its preferable to fix the new sash near the walls join at ninety degrees. Mark at least three to four hundred millimeters off the adjacent walls.
Once the window opening is measured, identify the type of window to use. This in relation to the existing ones and have it ready. Mark the wall and commence cutting the masonry at the lintel or beam height. Remove the masonry leaving the space to fit the new frame. Plaster the lower, upper and sides to give a square finish. The height of the opening should be more by one hundred millimeters. This allows for the Window cills outside and boards inside.
Fixing the window in the opening starts by drilling the jambs and reveals with the framework in place. This is done for aluminum and timber frames. For steel windows, cut holes for fixing lugs into the wall and beam. Hang the sash and put rich cement mortar to hold it. Use pegs and wedges to hold it in place as you plumb and align it. once the framework is in place, fix the window cills on the outside. The next day fix the timber window board on the inside.
When the window frames are firmly fixed in the opening, apply the glazing. For timber windows, add the hinges and the opening sash. Put in the panes and finish with gloss or varnish as desired. For steel windows add the panes, then putty and let it dry before painting. For aluminum windows, fix the sliding or opening shutters to the framework. Paint the masonry opening to give good aesthetics. Finally fix a pelmet box for the curtains or blinds.
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