We have a total of 16 window openings in the basement, of which we reconstructed 14 with new bucks. The other two are larger south facing windows. Like all windows on the 1st and 2nd floor, these two still have intact jambs, sills, headers and blind stops.

It appeared that we could slide the new window right into the existing jambs. This is a good place to start with the installation, to gather some experience and get a feel for the window replacement on the 1st and 2nd floor – once we’ll be ready for it.

The installation process is actually very similar to the buck assembly and installation.

• Set the window into the opening.
• Adjust its position with shims until it is level, plumb and square.
• Make sure the shims are behind the predrilled screw holes.
• Screw the new window into the old jambs with the provided screws.

One important thing to remember is to lower the torque setting on the micro driver to prevent the screws from pulling through the vinyl jamb of the new window.