New Windows in Metal Building

[dirtrunner0519]

I am looking to install windows in my new metal building. However, they will not be coming with the building. I will be buying them at a Lowes instead. Any recommendations anyone has.

 

[dmcintosh]

I did something simlair when I had my pole building put up - wanted non-standard sized windows, so I bought them from lowes and had the builder install them for me. Worked fine.

 

[readhead]

Is the building company sending the framing material and trim? Recommendations for what?

 

[PugetDude]

J-Channel and Jamb Trim... See page 15

http://www.buildsite.com/pdf/imsa/M...hings-Details-Guide-Detail-Drawing-44727.pdf5

This shows a variety of different trims for different panel depths. Your building supplier will know what you need.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

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[Ralphxj]

J-Channel and Jamb Trim... See page 15

http://www.buildsite.com/pdf/imsa/M...shings-Details-Guide-Detail-Drawing-44727.pdf

This shows a variety of different trims for different panel depths. Your building supplier will know what you need.

Removed the 5 at the end of your link, works in the quote above now.

 

[MagKarl]

There are vinyl windows that have an integrated channel instead of the usual nailer flange.

 

[PugetDude]

Removed the 5 at the end of your link, works in the quote above now.

Thanks, I had to add it to the 15... wondered where it wandered off to...

 

[dirtrunner0519]

Building manufacturer will not be supplying any of the material. I was just going to box them in with Metal Studs and do my own trim. Thinking maybe i should order some extra trim just for the windows i install. Looking at install suggestions, what works what doesn't. Just because it is a manufacturers recommendation installation process does not mean it always works i have come to find out.

 

[metschers]

I did the same thing. Lowes was twice the price....I purchased from Menards. They own their own door/window company so there is no middle man.
I was looking for 14 transom windows to install up high for security reasons. They actually let a lot more light in than I expected. (12" x 48" single pane non-opening). Lowes wanted $157 each and Menards was $48 each.......choice was easy. You can see mine installed on my avatar picture.
Anyway just a ideal.

Later,
Steve

 

[metschers]

I enclosed a picture of how I installed mine.
Maybe that will help.

Regards,
Steve

 

[dirtrunner0519]

Do you have any photos of the windows installed on the inside with insulation? I live in CA and i am not sure how the building inspector will react to seeing all this additional framing inside for windows.

 

[My Old Tools]

My builder offered to upgrade mine to fiberglass from aluminum. Insulation is probably going in today and sheeting is starting.

 

[metschers]

Hello,
I have lots of photos, I think these two show what you're needing.
Let me know if you need more.

Regards,
Steve