How to Remove Aluminum Window Frames
Aluminum window frames aren't always the most attractive look for your house. Many people chose these frames because they are cheap and easy to install. Removing these frames to replace them will involve some manual labor, but the process will be easy.
Things You'll Need:
- Drill
- Screwdriver
- Container
- Crow Bar
- Dumpster
- Rags
- All Purpose Cleaner
- Remove the screws from the frame first. Some of these screws might be rusted out so you might also need a drill and drill bit to remove them. Make sure you put the screws in a container and properly dispose of them after you're done. Old rusted screws could easily harm a pet or small child.
- Remove the frame with a crow bar. Be careful when using the crow bar because you could easily damage the window. Also make sure you wear gloves and goggles to protect your hands and eyes. Pieces of aluminum could easily fly into your eyes or cut your hands. Don't pry on the window frame really hard if it doesn’t come out at first. Sometimes it takes a couple tries to loosen the frame up before it comes out.
- Throw the old frame away in a dumpster or large trash can. You obviously don't want the old frame laying around in your garage or anywhere else near your house.
- Clean around your window frame with rags and all purpose cleaner. Cleaning the edges will make it easier to install the new frames.