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Putting window in metal wall

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I have a metal gambrel roof building. I want to put a 9′ x3′ window in the side wall. I can probably hack something together to get it in but am wondering if someone has a plan for the flashing, etc. Because its a gambrel, the side wall is at a slope so thats the problem.
Joe Morin, Lake George, Co

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  1. mark_cadioli | | #1

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    Joe

    The flashing isn't your first problem. How are you going to fit this? It is a fair size. Will you be cutting through rafters? How will you trim out and support structurally? Get some proffesional advice before commencing.

    regards

    mark

    1. Mike_Smith | | #2

      *hey, mark... since it's monday there... mebbe u can tell us who won the superbowl ?

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