Removing A Vinyl Sliding Window

How to remove sliding windows.

Removing a vinyl sliding window.

Do not cover any weep holes. When washing windows you may run in to a situation where you cannot access the window from the outside so you need to remove it. You won t be. Whether the window is too high for you to reach or you have a stubborn screen that won t come off knowing how to remove a sliding window will come in handy.

Apply an even bead of silicone outdoor window sealant all the way around the interior and exterior edges of the existing window frame. Pull out the parting stop. If it is catching you may need to pop it out with a putty knife or utility knife. Vinyl replacement windows come mounted in a new jamb and are simply tilted into the old frame and fastened in place.

Remove the old lower window sash. The bottom of the window will pull out when the sash is lifted. Here s a summary of the steps for replacing windows. Remove and save the inside stop.

Remove the sliding window. Vinyl windows most likely have stops and the stops are usually easy to remove. It ll be reused in the same place. Free the window from the frame by removing the snap molding from around the fixed window.