Retrofit window installation is really easiest of all. The retrofit window already comes with an exterior trim attached. That's flush fin that goes against outside surface, usually stucco. Prepare window by drilling 3/8" holes in areas of frame where you want to screw it in place. Normally, there will be 3 holes on each side and 3 more across top. Don't drill any holes in bottom track. After removing old panels, you want to run a heavy bead of caulk on face of old aluminum frame that you left in place. Then you and a helper set bottom of vinyl window onto old aluminum bottom track and raise it into position. The flush fin or retrofit lip will act as a "stop" to hold window in place. Have your helper hold window while you go inside.

Once inside, you want to center window in opening. Slide vent panel open and closed to make sure window is plumb and level. To adjust for out of square conditions, shim bottom right or left corner by placing a shimming material between sill and bottom of window frame. Once square, drive a 3" deck screw through 3/8" holes and into wood studs.Just seat screw, don't overtighten. After you get screws into sides and top, remove sliding panel. The bottom track should lift out. Look for drainage holes in track and insert a thin screwdriver and lift up. Drive one screw in bottom center, caulk around screw head, then put track back in place and re-install sliding panel. Now, you want to go back outside and caulk gap where retrofit fin meets exterior surface of house. You want to have a double barrier of protection against water infiltration. Remember, you already applied a generous bead of caulk before inserting new frame into opening. The rest of job is done on inside.

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If You Think Mold and Mildew Hibernate During The Winter, Think Again!

Article URL: www.instagoneproducts.com Author Name: Peter Chicarielli Author E-Mail: intagone@optonline.com Word Count: 548

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If you associate mold and mildew stains with summer months, you'd be correct. The hot and humid weather provides a perfect environment for rapid mold and mildew growth. The winter however, despite cold temperatures in much of country is not a mold and mildew-free season by any means. The president of InstaGone Consumer Products, Peter Chicarielli explains how to remove winter mold and mildew stains.

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If You Think Mold and Mildew Hibernate During The Winter, Think Again!

If you associate mold and mildew stains with summer months, you'd be correct. The hot and humid weather provides a perfect environment for rapid mold and mildew growth. The winter however, despite cold temperatures in much of country is not a mold and mildew-free season by any means.

In fact, development of mold and mildew stains can actually be intensified during winter. That's because people tend to lock-down their houses to prevent cold air from coming in and heat from escaping. The reduced circulation of fresh air results in a higher concentration of airborne spores which in turn, can increase likelihood of mold and mildew stains on ceilings, walls or other surfaces.