2007-02-28 01:52:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Legally, you need planning permission and building warrant to do that.
Technically, you need to pin the wall where you want the window opening to be to temporarily support the wall above the opening. Once you've supported the wall, you need to make the opening slightly larger than the actual window size, typically 20-30 mm larger on all sides of the window. This is to allow fine adjustments to the position and levelling of the window. And make sure you take into account the window cill and lintol when dimensioning the opening.
Next, install the lintol along the top of the opening to form a permanent support for the wall above the opening. The lintol needs to be of sufficient depth and have sufficient bearing on either end. Once that is done and secured, you can remove the temporary supports and proceed with the actual window installation.
Install the window as per the manufacturer's instruction. You may need timber packers to secure the window in the wall opening (which you have made slightly larger than the window frame). If you want a stone or solid timber cill, this needs to be installed first. Pay particular attention to how you lap the DPC around the window installation so that water is directed away from the opening.
Once that's done, make good both internal and external finishes around the window, and seal interface between the window frame and reveal with flexible caulk.
If you don't understand any part of this, it's best just to get a professional to do it. Getting a window installation wrong can prove disasterous - water leaking, damp in wall lining, draft, failed double glazing, etc.
2007-02-28 01:59:35 · answer #1 · answered by k² 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask then you are not qualified to do this job!! I'm not a builder but even I know that you start by knocking out enough wall at the top of the proposed window and put in a lintle. Phew!! Go to someone who knows or you house will be falling down.
2007-03-01 04:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knocking holes in walls the size of windows is not a good idea, the walls tend to fall down. You will need acro props and possibly an rsj (rolled steel joist) to be in place as a lintel. Don't do it man, unless you fully know what you are doing.
2007-02-28 20:06:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends where you are putting the window - you may have to check local authority guidelines to see if you are allowed to - overlooking other residents properties etc might be a no no!
But on the whole you will need support braces, a lintel, a frame and then measure up where you want the window to fit and then cut out the opening to fit it - DON'T try doing it without supports
2007-02-28 09:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK you need to be licenced by the local council to fit a window. You don't have to be licenced to cut a hole in a wall for one though.
Get a builder in because you really need to get a lintel in which needs DPC (damp proof course) membrane and weep holes fitted. Also, you need to close the window reveal and DPC it and fit an adequate sill with adequate DPC. Not as straight forward as you may think.
2007-02-28 19:38:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are some important things to consider before attempting this project. you need to make sure thst there's no utilities inside the wall (i.e. plumbing, electrical, HVAC etc.) then, you will need to know whether or not it is a load bearing wall. these considerations are most important, as your personal safety and the integrity of the structure are at risk. other things to consider are the type of structure,(i.e.wood frame, masonry, timber frame with SIP, etc.) it would be irresponsible of me to try to cover all the aspects of this project in the time and space provided. building professionals spend years acquiring thier knowlege and honing thier skills. i would suggest that you enlist the help of one of these professionals, if not to perform the work, then at least to help you address these issues before attempting this project on your own. at the very least, a trip to the local library would be advised.
2007-02-28 10:31:54 · answer #6 · answered by sic-n-tired 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the wall... interior or exterior, supporting or not, concrete or frame, above or below grade... need more info to acurately advise...
2007-02-28 09:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by 6kidsANDalwaysFIXINGsomething 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously man - I'd be hiring professionals for a job like that.
2007-02-28 09:56:27 · answer #8 · answered by bonshui 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your not in the trade old friend don't even think about it, you could find yourself under a load of rubble
2007-02-28 11:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.remodeling.com
Be careful, for electrical wiring.
http://www.construction.com
2007-02-28 09:56:21 · answer #10 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋