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LET THE LIGHT IN Installing an extra window can improve your views, provide more flexibility for room layout, improve ventilation and add more light. Here’s some advice from Sunshine Mitre 10.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TIMBER • 90 x 45mm or 65 x 35mm structural radiata pine or hardwood to match existing frame, header to suit opening span (check span tables), architrave to match existing internal trim, 65 x 19mm (or larger if required) treated pine or other durable timber for external trim
tip You will generally need to get approval from your local council before installing a window in an external wall.
HARDWARE • Window to suit opening, 75mm x 8G pack of screws, 1 roll of aluminium flashing (width of wall frame plus at least 25mm), 50 x 1.6mm pack bullet head nails, pack of 25mm galvanised clouts, 75 x 2.5mm nails, 50 x 1.6mm nails, 10mm packers, window lock OTHER MATERIALS • Wood stain, clear satin polyurethane, wood putty, paint, gap filler and/or sealant, spackle
Step 1: Structural issues In the wall frame above all windows and doors there is a strong beam called a header, which carries the weight of the structure above,. Span tables are available at your local Mitre 10 and will tell you the size and strength of header required. You’ll need to know a few details: roof type (tiled or metal), truss or rafter spacing, roof span, upper or lower storey, and window opening size. If your house has asbestos cladding do not cut it. Contact a licensed asbestos removal contractor for advice. Step 2: Order your window Try to match your new window to the existing ones. This may be tricky for very old windows, but recycling centres will often have old windows in good condition. Windows are available in both standard sizes and made-to-order. Step 3: Cut the wall and frame the opening Use a stud finder to locate the position of the wall studs and any power, water or gas lines. If there are any services in the way, contact a licensed contractor to have them repositioned. Try to position the window so that you minimise the number of studs removed from the wall.
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