Window Removal

Materials:

Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Materials:
 

Window Removal

hammer
utility knife
pry bar
plywood
2x4 stock

Wall Demolition

measuring tape
pry bar
hammer
chisel
hammer
screwdrivers
drill, with drill bits and driver bits
utility knife
circular saw
hacksaw or reciprocating saw with metal-cutting blade
miter saw
exterior trim
weather stripping
safety glasses
work gloves

Window Removal

1. To start the project, the goal is to remove the window and make it a wall.

2. Using a pry bar and hammer, the trim around the window is extracted (figure A).

3. After the window sash cord is cut (figure B) and bottom window stops come out, the bottom window can be removed (figure C).

4. Score the top window trim and remove the top window sash.

5. Using a hammer, break up the drywall around the window framing (figure D).

6. Using a reciprocating saw, cut around the window frame (figure E). A circular saw is used outside and is equipped with a masonry blade so that it can cut through the stucco (figure F).

7. Using the reciprocating saw and pry bar, remove the entire windowsill (figure G).

Figure F

Figure G

 

8. With the window out, seal the hole.

Figure H

Figure I

 

9. Using standard construction techniques, frame in a new section of the wall (figure H).

10. Using a piece of plywood, attach it to the exterior of the wall to patch up the hole (figure I).

	Figure J
	Figure K
	Figure L

Wall Demolition
 

1. Before demolishing a wall, be certain that all the power is turned off.

2. Using a hammer, break up all the drywall around the framing and carefully remove (figure J).

3. Because dust from drywall can irritate the lungs and eyes, wear nose and eye protection. Be prepared to get dusty and dirty.

4. At the same time, remove the drywall from the ceiling in the area that will become the climate control wine cellar (figure K).

5. Remove the old insulation exposing the bare beams of the ceiling (figure L).

6. Using brooms, clean up the mess.