subject: Installing Vinyl Siding? The Perfect Time For Window Replacement [print this page] How many times have you completed a DIY home project and, a week later, realized how easy it might have been to do another small project at the same time? After all, you were already working in the area, and you already had your tools out. So, what's a few more hours of total project time? According to the pros, if you are installing vinyl siding, you should consider changing windows that need replacing.
Improve Your Home's Interior During Your DIY Siding Installation
While the best tip in a DIY project is to get in and get out quick, you should make an exception for windows. You are going to tear up the exterior of your home, and that is probably the key inconvenience with a window installation. Furthermore, if you choose to change a window afterward, you'll ruin all of that hard work. A specialty window can really enhance the exterior of your home and brighten the interior of the house at the same time, so go ahead and plan for it with that vinyl siding installation project.
Many types of windows are considered specialty, but they must stand out from the rest of your windows and blend with the style of your house. Here are a few specialty windows you might consider:
Octagonal windows
Round windows
Oval windows
Stained glass windows
Beveled glass windows
Specialty windows come in many different sizes, and you can combine styles such as an oval stained glass window or an octagonal beveled glass window. Popular locations for specialty windows are foyers, powder rooms, and master baths, but they can add to the decor of just about any room. Before you get carried away, remember that specialty shapes require a bit more skill to apply the flashing and siding trim properly!
Smaller specialty windows usually require minimal framing and drywall work, and you should install new siding up to the windows' exterior trim. Consider adding specialty windows during your siding installation, so you don't wish you had later.
