How Do You Install Vinyl Replacement Windows On The Second Floor?
Vinyl replacement windows are installed from the inside because they fit right in the existing window openings, so there’s really nothing different about installing them on the second floor of your house! All you might need is a ladder if you want to apply caulk to the exterior. Ask window professionals such as Champion Window, especially if you aren’t a DIY wizard, because incorrect installation will allow air to leak in and send your utility bills soaring.
If you have a two story house, and you are going to replace the windows on both the first and second floor, there are little tricks that you can use to make the upper floor job a bit safer and easier. Remove the old window the same way I explained in the previous article on ground floor installations. Before installing the new window, be sure to put a generous bead of caulk on the outside face of the aluminum frame, again just like I explained in the ground floor install. Once you are ready to install the new window, carry the window upstairs. If it’s a slider, remove the screen and sliding panel. Then, using a helper, you can angle the window frame through the opening, extending the retrofit lip completely outside of the opening before pulling the window back toward you, and installing the window as if you were outside. Have your helper hold the center bar while you put a screw into the top center to hold the frame in place. You can do the entire installation from inside. The only tim
