Now, let's go back to vertical center bar and assume you didn't find any screws to remove it. That means fixed piece of glass doesn't have a frame around it. It's glazed in with either silicone, caulk, or double foam tape. You have to take out glass, then cut center bar out using a reciprocating saw. Usually, there will be "stops" on outside to help keep fixed piece of glass in place. There will be 4 of them, one on top, bottom, and each side. You should be able to just pry them out with a screw driver. Then, you can go inside and cut away adhesive holding glass in frame. Use a utility knife and cut between glass and frame. Wear gloves, and be careful not to put your hand through glass. Put a sheet or tarp outside and let glass fall into it. You could also have a helper stand on a ladder above glass and try grabbing top edge as you cut it away from frame. Have your helper also wear gloves. The reason for ladder is that you want to be above glass in case it has a little crack that you can't see. As soon as you grab glass, crack will run across to opposite edge, and suddenly you will find yourself trying to hold multiple pieces of glass at same time. Being on ladder, if glass "runs", you let go. After glass is out, cut bottom portion of center bar flush with bottom track. Then, you can wiggle bar back and forth to break top screw free. You can apply this removal process to picture windows that have no sliding panel. Just treat it like you did fixed portion, without having to remove a center bar.

Next week we will talk about installation differences between a vinyl replacement frame and a vinyl retrofit frame.

John Rocco has been installing replacement windows since 1978. To learn more, visit http://www.how-to-install-windows.com

John Rocco has been installing replacement windows since 1978. To learn more, visit http://www.how-to-install-windows.com

Laminate flooring is easy to clean and maintain

Spills and messes easily clean up with a little soap and water thanks to hard moisture and wear resistant surface coating. No residual stain or mess will remain and your laminate floors will continue to look brand new. No more run down and tired looking floors!

Laminate flooring are a healthy flooring choice

With regular cleaning cycles, laminate floors can provide a much cleaner and healthier living environment when compared to carpets. Less dust, pet dander, allergens and dust mites accumulate on surface, and laminate surface will not hold residual stain contaminants like a carpet will. Allergists will often recommend to their patients removal of carpets from living space.

Laminate flooring is economical

Once you consider costs of alternate flooring solutions over a typical laminate flooring lifespan it becomes an extremely economical solution. Carpets will require 2 to 3 replacements during this time, solid hardwood floors will require refinishing 4 to 5 times, and vinyl will need to be replaced at least twice, or more depending on traffic loads.

A worry-free family focused flooring surface

Kids can play toys on it, dog can run through with muddy paws, neighbor friends can visit with wet shoes, and baby bottle spills all over floor... not a problem anymore! Laminate floors are perfect floor for busy families and growing households.

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