DIY – Install Replacement Windows Vinyl replacement window are energy efficient, cost effective and require less maintenance. Its installation needs few basic tools and skills. Here we have listed steps to install a vinyl replacement window. Step 1: Measurement Proper measurement is crucial to get the perfect energy efficiency for your home. Any energy efficient window needs accurate measurements to fit tight and right in order for it to provide the maximum efficiency. Take the measurements from inside your home. Make sure that your new window fits correctly in the existing window frame.
Step 2: Remove old sashes Remove sashes, parting bead and inside stop from the old window frame. It’s a good idea to install your window from inside your home. It makes the work easier and safer and gives you a better fit. Remove the inside stops and then remove the sash. Store the stop pieces for later use. Do not remove exterior stops. Clean the windows jambs thoroughly.