Project details
Skill
3 out of 5Moderate
Cost
$20
Estimated Time
3-4 hours
Steps for straightening a window:
- Use a utility knife to score the window casing from the wall and from the jamb.
- Carefully pry the casing away from the wall.
- Cut a small amount of the wallboard with the utility knife to see the rough opening.
- Place shims in the gap between the window and the rough opening. Repeat this process on the other side of the window until the window becomes parallel again.
- Check the window for parallel by measuring the width of the window at the top, middle, and bottom. If the measurements aren’t equal, adjust the shims accordingly.
- Nail the window and the shims to the rough opening using a nail gun.
- Cut the excess from the shims off with a utility knife.
- Fill the gap between the window and the rough opening with spray foam insulation designed for windows and doors.
- Reattach the casing with wood glue and the nail gun.
Resources:
The materials Tom used to fix the window gap, including shims, the hammer, and the utility knife, can be found at home centers.
Tools:
Tools & Materials
- Utility knife
- Flat pry bar
- Nailer