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Originally Posted by murihikukid
Hi....Of course alternatively I could put a straight piece of wood in the top of the window channel and allow for the angle in the window frame that I will put in the front wall of the house...i wonder if you notice what I initially thought was a broken window ..IE the left hand top narrow window ....I think its water trapped in between the double glazing ???Cheers Ron
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At the head-er of the target opening of house by age old carpentry you should always have a double member of framing(wood, steel concrete header).If this is a assembly(complete unit,frefab ready to install)it makes it easier.Your opening should be no more than 1/4 gap all the way around(shim/installation space).This is a per South Florida Building Code(and everything I say from here on).All of the cut and reinstalled framing should have designed mending, joining steel HURRICANE clips.All house framing around should be doubled up.If this is a two story wall then some reinforcement of steel/tubes should be considered.Opening should be wrapped in a tar/asphalt type membrane for moisture and insect deterrent .Insert your assembly far enough to clear the DRIP CAP at the head that you must install to keep rain from entering the assembly.Foam/insulate everyhing you can in the work envelope,including that shim space.Stainless steel nut,bolts,screws will prolong durability of project. If the window is operational(slider crank opening)grease it up some and make sure new work does not interfere with the operation.If possible now is the time to incorporate a nice window sill( under assembly thick wide chunk of wood for effect and use).Finish the exterior of opening with some nice 1x4 trim around said bay window(caulked and sealed) and your good to go.Have fun(I just installed one here in S.Florida).