Posted: 11/18/2006 2:29:32 AM EDT
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I need to replace a double hung window on the second story of my house. I would rather do it without renting scaffolding. Is it feasible to replace the window with a ladder? My windows are made of crap wood that has not held up. I am replacing them with the more modern products that use a lot pvc, fiberglass so they dont rot. |
| While ar-wrench is correct, his "if" is a pretty big one, and that is a long way to fall if you make a mistep or if your ladder (you do have a stabilizer attachment, right?) decides to move out from under you. Given that you will be pulling and pushing as well as manipulating windows and tools, etc. I would suggest you think seriously about springing for the scaffolding, or maybe even let a pro do it, which might actually cost less. |
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Here is few pics of the situation. Both the sash and brick moulding are going bad on the right window so I want to replace the whole unit. Obviously this window it is pretty heavy pulling it up from the ground while on a ladder. I was thinking I could have help passing it through the opening from the inside. Then I just need to get it in the rough opening, plum and nail it , and I am debating if I can handle that from a ladder. I want to get comfortable doing this because I need to eventually replace all the windows on the house.   
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How old are your current windows? Are they original to the house? Who did the install on them? What brand are they? Is that the original siding and what is it? Vinyl? Is there a chance that there may be warranty issues with the windows you have now, or perhaps with the install if it was not to the manufacturer's requirements? It is just possible that the manufacturer and / or the contractor might be required to eat at least part of your cost for replacements if the house is not too old. |
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They are 10 years old and are spec builder grade back in '96. Unless you paid for a Marvin or pella quality everybody used these, and they dont have any PVC or fiberglass parts. Just good ole soft white pine that doesnt hold particularly with a lot of sunlight, like facing west. The siding is a hardboard (not masonite) that is holding up good, no problems there |