Building A Wooden Window Frame

How to make a window frame step 1.

Building a wooden window frame.

Measure the length and width of the window opening. What you ll need to build a window frame. If your walls have 2x4 studs and 1 2 inch exterior sheathing the jambs should be 3 5 8 inches wide the extra 1 8 inch allows for imperfections. When ordering a window be sure to specify a jamb of the correct width.

Measure four planks of wood to create your frame along with any extra planks you need to separate the inner panes of glass. Glue the pieces together with wood glue and leave them to dry. Take the jamb size and sill height into consideration when planning the placement. Cut four pieces one for each side using a miter saw.

Start with hardwood lumber and build the frame. Measure from the drywall on the inside to the. The windows in our homes are vinyl which is definitely the standard in our area and looks great on our houses. That said solid wood windows are beautiful and neil np over at bytown house recently put together two great articles that walk you through all the steps to build your own wood window frames.

Then for the length measure from the bottom cripple stud to the top cripple. Build window screens for existing windows how to make custom window screens with wooden frames. First use your measuring tape to measure the rough opening of the window. Decide which studs will have to be cut to install the new frame and which can be kept to use again.

Install a 3 4 inch dado blade on a table saw. The sill has. Measure the sides top and bottom of the rough opening to determine the overall. Cut each edge of your four planks at a 45 angle and sand them down so they fit together smoothly.

Route a groove for the screen and install it with a spline tool. For the width start at the inside of the drywall and measure across to the exterior side of the stud. Measure perpendicularly across the rough opening of the window. Screen bead finishes the job.

Fit it together and test fit it in the opening before gluing the pieces together. The sides and top of the frame should be the same thickness or depth as the rough opening.