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Stone or Windows First?

  • 20-08-2009 9:43pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭


    Should the stone be done on the outside of a house before the windows are put in or after the windows are put in?


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,643 ✭✭✭ThePiedPiper


    Joe,

    The stone has to be put on the house first..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭YourAverageJoe


    cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭firesidechat


    Have you 4in blocks behind stone?
    If you do have blockwork then go ahead and fit the windows.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭YourAverageJoe


    yeah i do have 4" blocks behind the stone. Why would you put the windows in first?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭firesidechat


    The windows are fitted to the blockwork.
    The stonework is a finish,and should be cut to fit around the windows like
    a reveal.
    Have a good look at some houses with a stone finish.
    How else would you waterproof the seams?
    You need to do you'r research before you let anyone touch the stone.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭YourAverageJoe


    my thoughts on the matter where to fit a 2x1 timber batten around the inside of the window reveal in the position of the window. Thew stone can then be put up, tight to the batten. The batten can then be removed and the window fitted tight to the sharp edge of the stone, formed by the batten. Advantage, no mess on windows and stone can be down now before the frost weather comes.

    Thoughts?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,547 ✭✭✭✭Poor Uncle Tom


    It can be done both ways,
    points to remember:

    positioning of cavity tray, vDPC's and cill backing,
    remember it has to be possible to replace the whole window without removing any of the stone finish.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭firesidechat


    I would not recromend it.
    The profile you are to install must be 100%accurate and square,
    If you are using timber frame windows ,there must be a small allowance for expansion.Windows my not come exact size 2mm can make a large problem for you.As said by the other poster what if a window has to be removed some time down the road.Forget the weather ,be patient and get it right.It will be there for life.Basicly i think you are looking for trouble if you do stonework first.Too much can go wrong!


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