When building a house, you must always take into consideration not only the amount of time and money it would take to put everything in place, but also keep in mind the ease of replacing broken house parts in the future. An example of this is, in the case of the windows, if you should choose to place casement windows throughout your house instead of any of the other types of windows, then you must endeavor to learn as much as you can about how to replace casement window yourself without much help from a professional.

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A casement window can look really good both from inside and outside the house. With the right blend of colors and artistry, your casement window can be made to look like something out of a magazine, or it can be given the feel of a house on the prairie. There are a few simple steps on how to replace a casement window; however, you should take time to learn a few important facts about a casement window before planning its replacement:

• Casement windows are attached by hinges to its frame, usually on the left or right side, sometimes both.
• A casement window can be closed by a latch placed in the middle inside part of the frame.
• The casement window is very similar in structure to a door, but one remarkable difference between the two is the way each one opens. A door is opened using a knob or a handle, whereas a casement window is opened with some sort of crank.

Now, for a detailed guide on how to replace casement window at home:

1. Pry the inside molding away from the jambs. You can start to peel the molding off with the use of a knife and hammer, and then use a pry bar to finish the job.

2. Once the molding is disconnected, also remove the jamb.

3. If your casement window is surrounded by shingles, then you will need to go out of the house to remove the shingles too. You can do this by sliding a shingle thief underneath the nails to safely remove all of it, and then finishing off with a pry bar to remove the first layer of shingles. Once you have started removing this first layer and all the nails, the next few shingles should come off easily.

4. Separate the flange from the framing using a hammer and cat’s paw.

5. Double-check your replacement window to make sure that it will fit snugly into the frame, and once this is done, seal the edges in the opening with a gasket made of water seal. This will avoid water and moisture from invading your home through unsealed openings.

6. Put the replacement window in place.

Once the new window is in place, you will then need to redo the first four steps in reverse order to put everything back in its proper place. But if you feel that the job may be too difficult, it would be best to contact a professional to replace your casement window.

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