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Self-Fit Guide
1.0
Safety
Window removal and installation can be a dangerous procedure
and precautions should be observed at all times. It is recommended
that when handling broken glass, thick gloves and safety goggles
are worn and suitable workwear is used. Removed materials must
be disposed of correctly. If in any doubt, you should contact
a Customer Services Team Member or your local Environmental
Heath Officer at your local Council Office.
2.0
Removal Techniqies – Timber Windows
Provision should be made for protective sheets to the outside
and inside of each window or door to be removed. This will protect
the environment from glass and material shards and makes the
cleaning-up operation far easier.
Most casement windows are installed from the outside of the
building and box-sash windows are installed from the inside
of the building. Consequently, removal takes place likewise
to minimise damage to the building and internal plaster work.
1. Run a sharp knife between the inside face of the existing
frame and the plaster work.
2. Run a sharp knife through the mastic or silicone pointing
(if any), between the outside face of the existing frame and
the house brick work.
3. Remove opening sashes by levering screws/hinges from the
outer frame work.
4. Remove glass from fixed lights carefully by breaking the
glass towards the outside of the frame work. Use of a glass
gutter and retaining tape may be used, if required.
Removal of Sashes
5. Cut through mullions (uprights) and transoms (horizontals)
at the angles shown below.
6. Cut through the outer frame work as shown and carefully lever
the sections away from brick work. Nails or screw retainers
are usually easily removed with the timber sections. Stubborn
materials may have to be subsequently removed by claw-hammer
or angle-grinder.
7. Existing internal window boards are normally unaffected and
may be retained. Care should be taken to check for nail attachments
to the window frame work. Upvc cover boards, applied to existing
timber window boards, and solid upvc replacement window boards
are available as extras. Please check the “Accessories”
section of this web site for further information.
 Removing
Mullions & Transoms Removing
the outer frame
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