Removing Storm Window Frames

To remove vertical storm sashes.

Removing storm window frames.

When replacing window glass it is usually easier to remove the window and lay it flat. If you want you can save the removed screws and reuse them. Frame can stay in place but lens can be easily removed when you want open air access via your window. When you re repainting your house it can be all too easy to smear paint on your aluminum window frames even if you carefully taped off the area.

However periodically it s a good idea to remove all the sashes to clean the frames and clean and lubricate the tracks. Put on cut proof gloves and eye protection. Storm snaps are stationary 1 piece storm windows. However most aluminum windows can be repaired in place without removing the sash.

Avoid cleaning aluminum windows with ammonia baking soda or tri sodium phosphate as they will discolor and harm the aluminum. They are meant to keep out rain snow and bugs during the seasons when these elements become problems. Combination storm and screen windows are very convenient because you don t need to remove the storm or screen sash when seasons change. How to take the paint off old aluminum window frames.

Depending on what you prefer you can either use your utility knife to cut through the trim and caulking between the window trim and storm window or use a drill and unscrew the window from the frame. After this is done the screen can be pushed out of the window frame. Also do not use steel wool to remove aluminum oxidation. Check on the outside to see if the storm window frames have been painted.

If you want to take your storm window frames out of your house you will have to work from both the inside and the outside. This is part 1 of 2 instructional videos. In this video we show you how to remove a tight fitting screen from a window. Our one piece storm window design offers the best seal and insulation benefits and is the most attractive for your home.

You will need to score the paint with a utility knife to allow the storms to come apart easily open the inside window all the way so you can access the storm window. You ll notice two springs on the side on your screen these are called spring screen clips and are what helps the screen pop out with ease. Replace severely pitted or cracked aluminum window frames because these defects indicate a loss of strength. The final step on how to remove a window screen is to turn the screen sideways and bring it inside so you can clean or replace it.

If you are inter. Naturally it s also a good time to clean the storm and house windows.