Older aluminum windows usually have a nailing fin that is hidden underneath the stucco.
Installing vinyl replacement windows in stucco.
Installing them in old buildings is similar to installing them in new ones.
The usual procedure in new construction is to run a strip of flashing across the wall just under the opening and lap it with strips that run up either side.
Around here most new windows are vinyl and have integral fins.
In both cases the fin is installed over flash paper.
The new window should be fitted with an exterior trim piece either integral or snap in.
When retrofitting vinyl replacement windows in an existing stucco finished opening it is important to remove the old metal window protrusions to a point where the old window is flush with the interior drywall return.
Many older homes have windows that are not nearly as energy efficient as today s modern windows.
How to replace windows in a stucco home.
From measurements to installation.
Preserving a stucco finish greatly depends on the kind of windows you already have installed.
As a result replacing old single pane windows with newer.
Installing vinyl windows in an existing stucco building requires removing a strip of stucco from around the window opening.
The difficulty of matching the color and exact texture of stucco makes.