michiganflipper wrote:I screwed small 1x4 in around my windows befoe instaling them just to tie it all back together again good luck on your project
digimark wrote:I'm trying to visualize -- will the windows be installed vertically so the 15" dimension will fit between the 16" steel studs, or horizontally? (Cutting a stud and fitting the window between the studs on either side.)
I would think you'd want to put in a header above the window and a sill below even though the window will mostly fill the gap. It ties the floating up and lower "loose" studs (created when you cut through the second stud) to the 1st and 3rd studs. In traditional house framing it would carry the load down from above, but even if that's not an issue, you'd have to worry about flex when someone pushes on the window or just above/below it.
Nitroxjunkie71 wrote:... Good luck. It's a very rewarding project I can tell ya. Sure you could pay someone to do the job for ya but that takes all the fun out of converting. IMHO!
meach4x4 wrote:Wow, excellent job!
meach4x4 wrote:I am going to change my approach to match what you did. I notice you used steel frame above and below the window cutout. Did you weld it in? Or, use screws?
meach4x4 wrote:Wells Cargo told me when they install them on their 5x8 trailers, they put the window cutout just below the top rail (about 4" above where yours are.) How high are your sides? Mine are only 5' 6".
meach4x4 wrote:Do you have any finished shots? (Inside and out would be great!) Excellent shots, very motivating.
meach4x4 wrote:You've convinced me to wait until the windows are in to mount the bed, since I'd just have to take the rails off to do the windows and insulation. Backup... Rethink... Better than redo!
Nitroxjunkie71 wrote:Have fun and please, Post Pictures!
Prem wrote:Gil,
VERY IMPORTANT. I drew the cutout on the masking tape. I used a longer-than-normal, Bosch metal-cutting blade that made a beautiful cut all the way through the interior wood paneling. Worked beautifully.
Good luck,
Prem
Prem wrote:Yup! That's how I do it.
Prem
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