Installing A Window In A Garage Wall

Center the new window in the opening supporting it with wood blocks and shims placed below the horizontal jambs.

Installing a window in a garage wall.

I had to cut out a stud from the wall. Instead locate it in the middle of the longest wall and aim the airflow toward the garage door. Next check the sleeve installation instructions for the rough opening size. I then did a loose fit of the window frame box that i made and marked the outside edge of it with a pencil.

Installing a window in your garage can make a huge difference by providing more natural light and allowing you to air out the place during nice weather. Replace any damaged areas before installing windows. Now that the window is out of the wall check the window jamb and the window stop for structural damage. Professional contractors can do the job quickly for a substantial fee but tackling the project yourself doesn t have to be complex time consuming or expensive.

If you re installing a window unit and it s located on the end wall of a rectangular garage plan to install circulating fans to help move the cold air to the other end. The window being 35 wide. The box i made for framing a garage window was 44 1 4 tall so i cut out a section of a stud in that size. Make sure the window is plumb and level and adjust the shims if necessary.