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    Mar 29, 2007, 05:59 PM
    Metal framed basement windows
    I was planning on prying out the old metal frames & replacing my basement windows with vinyl replacements. Is the original frame of any structural significance?
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    Mar 30, 2007, 09:43 AM
    The metal frame doesn't provide structural strength to your wall. You did not tell us how your home was constructed; concrete or block. The window is tied in pretty well so you will have some difficulty getting a flat surface to attach your vinyl windows. You might consider making a sleeve out of wood to give you a nailing surface.
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