The chief virtue of sliding windows is that you can get them custom made to fit any opening you want. So, decide on those measurements first, and then frame in the opening. Typically, this will require cutting through some studs. If the window is especially wide, build a temporary support wall to hold up the outer wall until the sliding window is in place. Be sure to make the lower sill level, and make the opening about half an inch larger on all...more
Typically, sliding windows are two to three large single-pane windows that - as their name implies - slide to the side to open. First, measure the dimensions of the existing window. A plus to sliding windows is that you can get one custom made to fit any opening. Be sure that the window is about half an inch smaller on all sides than the opening; you need to be able to make minor adjustments to get it level and plumb.Once you have the new sliding...more
Masonry walls present a special difficulty when looking to add sliding windows. The first step is to outline the position for the wall. You set one of the lower corners about an inch below where you want the window sill to be, and then use a drill with a masonry bit to drill through the wall. Next, use a level to create a level line for the bottom edge, and mark off the other corner. Set that corner about half an inch beyond the outer edge of the window, to give you room to make adjustments.Once you've drilled the second hole, use the level to set the upper corner - again half an inch longer than the sliding windows' height - and drill them. At this point, you'll need a powerful saw with a masonry-grade blade to cut through the wall, and be sure to wear goggles to protect your eyes. If you have drywall on the interior, cut it as well, and then knock out the masonry blocks in the opening.Clean the opening and test to see that it is big enough for the sliding windows. Next, position shims on the sill and attach with galvanized nails. If necessary, pre-drill holes to keep the shims from cracking. Then place the sliding windows into the opening and adjust with additional shims to get...more
When looking to add a sliding window to your home, you first need to cut the opening. Once you know the dimensions, drill holes on the inside of the room in the corners, and smack a long nail into each hole so that they come through the outer wall. Use a level and chalk line to mark the outline of the sliding window. Be sure that the hole is about...more
There is more to windows than the view that they provide and of course the entry that they provide for sunshine. In fact, windows are also extremely effective shields against harsh weather such as snow, sleet, rain, hail and the harsh temperatures of both summer and winter. To make sure that windows continue to serve their purpose effectively, you...more
Depression is a really difficult illness to have, to seek help for and to get a diagnosis with a good treatment. Depression and treatments are not polarized concepts. There are effective treatments for Depression from mild to severe cases. You should learn how to cure depression at home before you symptoms get worse. Cognitive behavioral therapy has long been hailed as one of the more effective ways on how to cure depression at home. Many online websites that offer CBT will have a guide that must be followed in order for the therapy treatments to be successful. This means that there will be online therapy sessions that must be attended, and these can number anywhere from 2-12, depending on the website used. These sessions can take a week apiece, or a day apiece, again depending on the site you consult. These treatment sessions or therapy sessions will give you as a patient, the information you need to overcome your depression by way of helping you to identify the cause and challenge the cause. The therapy sessions can be set up in preferences as to how long you choose for them to take, when you first sign up for the therapy sessions and membership to the site....more
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