b'Installing Bay or Bow Windows If the total old Bay or Bow Window needs to beremoved, the old roof and outer lower support mayAs with any replacement, accurate measurement is also need to be replaced regardless of their condition.the key to a simple and successful installation. Refer New, custom made Bay or Bow Windows may have ato the measurement and specifying section to famil- different angle or curve than the old bay or bow, andiarize yourself with the parts and pieces that have to the roof and lower support would have to be rebuiltbe removed. You must be able to measure the exist- or replaced to match the shape of the new windowing window and be able to add the proper inches to and avoid leaks or an unsightly installation. Minorthe height and width to accommodate the frame that variances can be accommodated by quality cappingmust be removed, but is hidden beneath the trim.and trim. Remember, the finished looks are as impor-If youre not sure of the dimensions, dont be afraid to tant as the structural support.remove any trim when you measure. It is more pru- Whenever possible, work with the factory and try todent to be concerned with a properly installed and be able to make a custom window and save the work.sealed new window, rather than with tampering with If the home owner wants new trim outside, at thethe old window. most offer it as an extra, because if the window fitsthe opening, new outside trim may not be necessary. Head Follow the drawings and remove all parts of the oldwindows until you are down to the head and seatInside Trim board. The existing header, sill, roof and support areall held fast to the wall. Removing the old windowHEIGHTshouldnt interfere with any of these. The only item you may want to check would be theJack support since the new window might be heavierStud because of the insulated glass in the window units.Carefully removing the covering of the support struc-King ture will probably allow you to add additional sup-Stud port if necessary. The old covering can be re-appliedWIDTH and trimmed new to blend the new window to theexisting siding.Removing an existing combination window shouldclear the opening down to the header, sill, and jackstuds, as shown. Custom Wall DepthMost bay, Bow, or Garden Windows have 6"Sillstandard side board depths. For most applicationsPlate these are the correct dimensions.For some applications, however, the opening isCripple extra deep requiring a custom side board depth.Stud Using the diagrams for Siding and Brick, measure the opening depth.Removing the Old WindowThere are two types of old windows that are usually SIDINGreplaced with a new Bay or Bow Window- a picturewindow/double hung or slider combination, or an oldBay or Bow Window. If the window to be replaced is a Measure Herecombination window, then it is best to remove theentire window, frame and all.If the window to be replaced is an old Bay or Bow BRICKWindow, it might be easier to just remove the windowparts and leave the old head and seat board.If theold head and seat boards are structurally sound, thenew window might able to be installed to fit within Measure Herethese boards and limit the amount of disturbanceyou must make to the trim and siding around the oldBay or Bow Window. Window Fitters Guide to Window Installation61 2020 AWDI, LLC Do not reproduce without permission'