How to fit fixed (non opening) window to timber stud wall..?

[Gashead86]

Hi All,

Wondered if someone would be able to help me out with the above?

I am in the process of building a basic outbuilding in my garden. The building is a timber framed built on a timber raised deck type base.

I had purchased some very cheap second hand UPVC windows from Ebay with the intention of using in the shed. However, after collecting the units it soon became clear that not only the windows really too big for purpose, but also the UPVC frames were in poor condition.
This lead me on the brainwave of using the DG units from the UPVC windows and binning the framing....

So my question is this: How would I go about using the DG units within my stud framing? I do not need for the windows to open as they are just to let light in. Am I able to simply build the frame up around the DG units, fit a thick external bead within the framing to support the window from dropping, place the unit in situ and then fit a smaller internal bead to stop the window falling in??

I appreciate that this is a very basic way of fitting a "window", but is it a viable one?

I am open to ideas with this guys and appreciate any advice.

Thank You

 

[theprinceofdarkness]

Basically you need to build a wood frame that the panel fits into easily but is much thicker. once this is fixed to your studding you line the inside edge with beading and cut the same lengths for use on the outside of the glass. Nail the inner bead on. Clart its face with silicone goo and then put the pane in, clart the back face of the glazing beading with goo, nail it in place. Let the goo go off then trim off the excess.
P.S. you must try and not get any twist in the window frame when you make it.
Frank