Building A New Window Frame

Phifer s screen frame kit makes one 48 in.

Building a new window frame.

When you build a rough opening for a new window make it big enough to accommodate the window and a false frame that will finish the rough opening. More exclusive windows might include a grid also part of the sash that holds individual panes of glass. Remove the old sill using chisel and hammer. It may also be just an overlay that gives the appearance of individual panes.

Step by step instructions on how to build window screens using a screen frame kit. To make the frame even more sturdy use your hammer and nails and nail the pieces together at the corners. Then add 3 4 on all sides to allow some wiggle room to make the window plumb and level. Framing a window opening in a wall takes nothing more than the basic carpentry skills of measuring cutting and nailing.

The kit is easy to assemble and includes step by step instructions. More product details close. Phifer s screen frame kit makes one 48 in. Decide which studs will have to be cut to install the new frame and which can be kept to use again.

Mark the center of the old sill so the new window will be centered. Then cut your pieces of molding to fit inside the window. Window screen fabric is sold separately. To build a new window frame in an existing wall first remove the interior wall covering and any insulation to expose the studs.

If you want to add a decorative cross of wood molding in the middle of the frame measure the inside width and length of your window frame. Measuring for screen dimensions cutting the screen frame. Take the jamb size and sill height into consideration when planning the placement. It s not as difficult as you may think and chances are you ll find that you can build a window frame in less than an hour.