Pole Barn Window Replacement?

[rpenterics]

Hoping someone can help, I have 3 of these windows in my shop that need to be replaced - what and how is the best way to do this?

 

[jack stand]

You're need to pull the surrounding panels. That sounds drastic but the windows are nailed on first, before the metal and the 2-3 panels involved with each window can be removed in under an hour.
Buy new screws before you start.

 

[Bennylava]

You're need to pull the surrounding panels. That sounds drastic but the windows are nailed on first, before the metal and the 2-3 panels involved with each window can be removed in under an hour.
Buy new screws before you start.

What's wrong with reusing the old screws ...

 

[rpenterics]

Lucky for me these are all nails
Think this building was put up in the late 70s

 

[rpenterics]

Is there a certain type of window that I should be using for replacement? How do I make sure it's not going to leak? Windows are not something I've ever dealt with

 

[BobnCO]

Those are not flashed. Google how to flash windows and doors in metal buildings. Menards and the like have the flashing in several colors (there should be a brochure there to illustrate.

 

[jack stand]

Is there a certain type of window that I should be using for replacement? How do I make sure it's not going to leak? Windows are not something I've ever dealt with

That's a huge effort for your type of building that includes lots of expensive tape, flushing and a building wrap or drainage material that diverts any water that gets behind the siding will make it's way down below any framing.
For the most part it wasn't a consideration for a "pole building". I'm speculating that the thought process probably involved the fact that the framing for the windows/doors was incidental to the structure and only provided support for the window (not structural) and is exposed and able to dry freely.

 

[mikedodge]

Look at how they are installed. They aren't always behind the panels. At least your panels look easy to get off, mine has soffits over the tops of them.

 

[karoc]

There’s lot Youtubes on this subject, RR builders has several. This is just one

 

[rpenterics]

Well, I'm into it now, pulled the steel - surprisingly tough with 50+ yr old nails



found the wood around the old window to be in really poor shape and not well secured

 

[rpenterics]

Started framing back


Bought an economical window from Duo-Corp via Amazon, mostly because it had integrated J-Channel first one arrived with the nailing flange broken

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KKNSUY?tag=atomicindus08-20

Double Slider 2 - Duo Corp

And ReGrip Screws from Jakes Sales also via Amazon - specifically for replacing nails, oversize washers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081788HXJ?tag=atomicindus08-20

https://jakesales.com/products/12-x-2-metal-roofing-screws-250-hex-regrip-sheet-metal-roof-screw-sharp-point-metal-to-wood-siding-screws-9-16-epdm-washer

Hoping to get window installed and steel back up both with a healthy dose of Lexel this weekend

 

[karoc]

Nice job

 

[rpenterics]

Got the rest of the framing in


Went slightly bigger, old window was 18x36 new is 24x36. Unfortunately no in progress shots as I was fighting caulking and "sliding" the steel back into position.


I've got a couple more screws to put in but calling this done,

 

[jack stand]

Good on you! The old building looks like it needs some love. You did that the right way.