[hoffy3177]

I have very old Pella Wood interior casement windows where the sashes are starting to sag. I want to replace them with a vinyl casement window, but I don't know how to get rid of the old hardware in order to put in a vinyl casement window. I have vinyl siding with j-channel applied to the siding. Can you please tell me the best way to get rid of the old window and be able to put the new vinyl window in?

[ballengerb1]

I use a Sawsall or reciprocating saw to cut alone the 4 sides. Use ablade made for wood and metal.

[hoffy3177]

Are you saying use a sawsall and cut the nailing fin from the outside, take the nails or screws out of the frame and pull the window out?

[ballengerb1]

Pretty much. The window is just slightly smaller than the opening and was shimmed and mechanically attached with nails or screws. I could spend hours trying to pull nails but they are often hidden so cutting around the window with a reciprocating saw is quicker. It would be another matter if you plan to reuse these windows eslewhere.