Adding A Window To A House

Step 1 plan.

Adding a window to a house.

To protect your house from moisture infiltration follow these instructions for installing your window. Little by little this house has been transformed into the cutest little cottage ever. A hole in the exterior wall will have to be cut and a window will have to be fit into the hole. In order to add a window to an exterior wall it will take quite a bit of work.

Step 3 framework. If there is house wrap or felt paper already on the home cut it back approximately 1 inch all the way around the window. Here are the basics of how to estimate the cost to add a window to the outside of your home. Put a bead of caulk in the bottom corners place plastic corner pieces on top of the caulking and staple in place.

This location should be clear of any water pipes and electrical wiring. Step 4 installation. Curb appeal to the max. Step 5 install the frame.

Step 2 prepare. I have to give a huge shout out to lowes and pella for helping me on this project. Increase your home s value you may be hesitant about spending money to add a new window but the good news is that it will provide you with better value in the long run. First pick location where new window will be placed.

And truly adding windows is one of the best things i could have done to improve the den space and the exterior view is also improved.