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Replacing Windows in Brick-Veneer Homes

Coastal Contractor

May 2007
by Mike Sloggatt
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Replacing Windows in Brick-Veneer Homes Flashing is critical, but it's not always so easy to get to Mike Sloggatt I have replaced hundreds of windows in brick-veneer homes across Long Island. The coastal environment requires a little extra care, but the procedure is essentially the same for any climate. The tricky part with brick is getting the flashing in the right place. With most window replacement jobs, the ideal installation requires the removal of the siding, which allows the window to be integrated with the existing weather-resistive barrier (WRB). In a brick-veneer structure, however, that's not so easy. Removing aged

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