Windows vary not only in terms of size, glazing type, frame material and operating style – they are also different when it comes to how easy they are to install. Whatever the design and the mechanism, the two major types of windows are full-frame installation windows and pocket installation windows. Here is what it takes to install the two types:
- Full-frame windows – as the name shows, these windows are complete with frame, glass and operating mechanism. The installation is complex, requiring the complete removal of the old structure, including the old window, the sill as well as the interior and the exterior trim. The process usually requires the installation of a drip edge and of new insulation as well and the wall around the newly-installed window usually needs touch-up with some plaster and paint and can be an extensive window replacement Denver homeowners undergo;
- Pocket installation – with this solution, the old frame is left untouched, the insert window being simply slid into the existing frame. This type of installation is much easier to accomplish for homeowners who are doing a who prefer to complete home updates on their own and it is also the more affordable solution of the two. Pocket installation has its own limits, though – it is an option only if the old frame is still strong and free from damage.
