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Nakedcity

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#116041 16-Apr-2013 17:05
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Could anyone provide a ballpark estimate as to how many days it would take 2 qualified (LBP) builders to install 5x new windows and 1 set of french doors as direct replacements for the existing windows/doors up to current building code standards and ensuring weathertightness?

i.e.
  • Remove existing windows/doors
  • Ensure holes are properly dressed and prepped
  • Install the new windows
  • Apply finishing inside and out (architraves, facings, etc)

Assume:
  • Direct-fixed timber weatherboard cladding
  • Existing windows are aluminium
  • Lintels, base plates and framing are all fine and meet the building code
  • They don't do any painting or anything


Am I way off in assuming it would take a team of 2 capable guys around 2-4 days to do this work?





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gazbo
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  #806827 28-Apr-2013 18:54
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2 qualified builders should have those replaced in 1-2 days IMHO. It is not difficult work if your wall depth is the same as before. If they are careful they may be even be able to re-use the scribers and architraves.



KennyM
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  #806903 28-Apr-2013 21:20
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I used to do window installations.

2 days would be tops for removing timber or aluminum and putting in new aluminum...Ive only installed aluminum windows, new timber ones could vary slightly.

Everything going smoothly 1 day would be possible

Nakedcity

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  #808030 30-Apr-2013 15:04
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Thanks for the replies!  Very helpful.



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  #808042 30-Apr-2013 15:10
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yea, 2 days unless ther is some very unusual problem with something they find underneath the existing doors.

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