Whether you need to create privacy, conceal damage, block light or add wall space, it is possible to permanently cover a window in a way that no one will know that a window was ever there. Cover your window using methods adopted from drywall installation.
Adding a window into an existing wall requires a combination of siding, framing, and finishing work, so the price range will usually run between $1,000 and $5,000 per window.
If you have an unused window in your home, you might as well enclose it to prevent drafts and insulate your home better. You can also use the space on the interior side for storage or even a bookshelf. You don't need to remove the window; just overlay it with appropriate materials on both sides.
Deleting a Window
The first step in removing a window is to use a hammer and pry bar to remove the interior window trim. Then remove any exterior trim that is installed over the siding (or any other exterior wall covering). Next, remove the exterior siding, starting with the J-rail along the top of the wall.
Whether you need to create privacy, conceal damage, block light or add wall space, it is possible to permanently cover a window in a way that no one will know that a window was ever there. Cover your window using methods adopted from drywall installation.
You won't usually require planning permission to add a new window, or door, into your home. This counts for replacing windows and moving them too.
Windows are a functional update that are not so noticeable visually, but are much appreciated for improving energy efficiency. A $10,000 expenditure on new windows can bump up an asking price on a house about $8,500, according to ISoldMyHouse.com, for an 85 percent ROI.
Labor: Brick and Mortar are relatively inexpensive. Time though, costs more. Prices Starting @ around $600 for 36″ x 48″ opening (including removal of existing window or door)
Mount shutters on both sides of your window to frame it or place a wider shutter on one side. Louvered shutters work like blinds. You can close them entirely or open the louvers to let in light and fresh air. Board and batten and panel shutters are solid — completely blocking out the window when in place.
In many cases, windows can be installed at least partially from the outside. However, every home is unique, and there may be some features of your home's window openings that require all or part of the replacement window installation process to occur inside.
Fitting a sofa through a window opening is usually easier than fitting it through a doorway, since windows can be up to a foot or two wider. The removal process itself is straightforward, and we'll re-install your window on the same day.
Just hold the backside of your drywall against one side and use a pencil to trace the shape of the opening from the opposite side of the window. Switch sides and repeat for the other opening (they will probably be slightly different sizes) and mark with a pencil which piece goes where. Score and snap your drywall.