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Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shims a window that has fallen out of parallel due to improper installation.
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Time: 3-4 hours

Cost: $20

Skill Level: Moderate

Tools List for Straightening a Window:
Utility knife
Pry bar
Nail gun

Shopping List:
Shims
Nails
Window and Door Expanding Foam insulation
Wood glue

Steps:
• Use a utility knife to score the window casing from the wall and from the jamb.
• Carefully pry the casing away from the wall.
• Cut a small amount of the wallboard with the utility knife to see the rough opening.
• Place shims in the gap between the window and the rough opening. Repeat this process on their other side of the window until the window becomes parallel again.
• Check the window for parallel by measuring the width of the window at the top, middle, and bottom. If the measurements aren’t equal, adjust the shims accordingly.
• Nail the window and the shims to the rough opening using a nail gun.
• Cut the excess from the shims off with a utility knife.
• Fill the gap between the window and the rough opening with spray foam insulation designed for windows and doors.
• Reattach the casing with wood glue and the nail gun.

Resources:
The materials Tom used to fix the window gap, including shims, the hammer, and the utility knife, can be found at home centers.

Resources:
The materials Tom used to fix the window gap, including shims, the hammer, and the utility knife, can be found at home centers.

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