I want to install a window myself

paddylonglegs

Folks.

Looking st putting in s window in s shed for some extra light. It doesn't need to be a perfect finish as its only a shed, but I don't want it to create water ingress etc.

I have an idea on how to do this but i was looking for some pointers on how to go about it. The window is around 900mm x 600mm pvc and will be going into a cavity block work wall. Do I need to be worrying about putting in lintels at this size?

The window is s single pane that opens, can I screw fix through the frame or do I need to use window straps?

A lot of questions there but would be happy to get advice

sky6

Is the Shed already built or are have you to build the Blockwork. eitherway you should put a Lintel in across the Window top and a Cill underneath. It looks better anyway.
If it's not built you should replace some of the Cavity Blocks with 4 inch solids one on top of the other to keep the correct height with the Cavities. It gives you a better and stronger fixing points for the Window.
The Window can be fixed through the Frame before the glass goes in or you can also fix them using Brackets. Either way you will be plastering over them . Don't forget to wrap the Frame in Damp Proof Membrane also.

whizbang

You dont really need a concrete type Cill, but you do need something to carry water from under the window frame away from top of the blockwork, with a bit of an overhang. I just used some pvc fascia.
Dont underestimate how much water windblown rain against your window will amount to.

You can use screws through the frame, dont overdo it, there is not much pressure needed, or you could warp the frame, so much the glass will fall out!

Can't comment on lintel, depends on what needs to be supported.

paddylonglegs

sky6 wrote: »

Is the Shed already built or are have you to build the Blockwork. eitherway you should put a Lintel in across the Window top and a Cill underneath. It looks better anyway.
If it's not built you should replace some of the Cavity Blocks with 4 inch solids one on top of the other to keep the correct height with the Cavities. It gives you a better and stronger fixing points for the Window.
The Window can be fixed through the Frame before the glass goes in or you can also fix them using Brackets. Either way you will be plastering over them . Don't forget to wrap the Frame in Damp Proof Membrane also.

Thanks for that. The she did built already. To be honest, I would prefer not to have a lintel as it increases time, plus the window is only around 600mm wide - is it really nessacary?

The window is hinged on one side so I could possibly have the window open and screw fix through the frame?

whizbang

post some pics....

kirkfx

Here's a great tutorial that I used when I needed to install windows

http://www.wikihow.com/DIY-glass-installation

paddylonglegs

kirkfx wrote: »

Here's a great tutorial that I used when I needed to install windows

http://www.wikihow.com/DIY-glass-installation

Ha ha ha. Proper link? It's showing me how to install Windows 7! Looks more complicated than glazing!

newstyle

Use metal straps then fill gaps with low expanding polyurethane foam