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How your new windows are installed

You can have complete confidence that La Mesa Lumber Co. will do a great job installing you new windows. Our installers are highly trained, experienced and reliable professionals who are dedicated to your complete satisfaction.

The following photos give you a step-by-step overview of the entire installation process. Simply mouse over the displayed thumbnail for an expanded view.

How we replace old metal windows (Mouse over to Enlarge)

Metal Window Replacement
The old aluminum window. This home is also being prepared for new exterior paint.
Metal Window Replacement
The glass and the meeting rail are removed from the old window.
Metal Window Replacement
Leaving a rectangular opening. You new window will be custom ordered to fit precisely inside this opening so there will be no damage to your exterior stucco/siding or interior drywall/tile.
Metal Window Replacement
The new window is set in place.
Metal Window Replacement
Our installers use two beads of 50-year sealant to waterproof the windows, one between the old aluminum frame and the inside of the new window flange; and one along the exterior edge of the flange (shown here).
Metal Window Replacement
We use long screws to hold the new window firmly in place by going into the studs in the wall. We also use foam to insulate the space between the new window and the drywall.
Metal Window Replacement
Flat vinyl trim is applied to the interior of the window, covering the space between the new window and the drywall.
Metal Window Replacement
The installation is complete! You now have beautiful new windows that operate well and will provide you will a life time of energy efficiency.

 

How we replace old wood windows (Mouse over to Enlarge)

Wood Window Replacement
This old wood window looks pretty good, but does not insulate or operate well.
Wood Window Replacement
The wood stops are removed so that the sash (internal part of window that holds glass) can be removed. Depending on how the original windows were made, we may remove either the interior stops or the exterior stops.
Wood Window Replacement
The sash are removed leaving a large rectangular opening.
Wood Window Replacement
A double bead of 50-year sealant is used to waterproof the windows.
Wood Window Replacement
The new window is set in place. It sits inside the opening of the old wood window.
Wood Window Replacement
Foam insulation is used to be sure the window does not rattle or leak air around the edges.
Wood Window Replacement
New wood trim is used around the perimeter of the new window to complete the installation. The wood trim will need to be painted by others.
Wood Window Replacement
The installation is complete! You now have beautiful new windows that operate well and will provide you will a life time of energy efficiency.