How Do You Make Wood Window Frames?
Building a wooden frame for a window can be done either in an existing wall, or when a new wall is being constructed. A wooden window frame consists of a header, studs and a sill, and it can either be added to a wall or built separately and put in place. A wooden window frame is essentially a square or rectangle box opening in which a window is going to be installed. Making a wooden window frame can be done by following a few steps, outlined here. Use a tape measure to find the desired width and height of the window opening. Include extra space for the header and sill in the measurement. Build a header beam. Use two 2×12 pieces of lumber and one piece of ½ inch plywood. Cut the pieces to the needed length and nail the pieces together with the plywood in the middle. A header should measure 3 ½ inches thick and 4-6 inches high when finished. Cut a piece of 2×4 to use as the sill or bottom of the window frame. The sill should be the same width as the header beam. Place the header beam in
