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Enjoy our videos of siding, windows, and decking. Videos from projects we are working on, DIY, and fun with family and friends. We love what we do and look forward to bringing you insight into our industry!
3G Awarded 2024 National Best of the Best Award for Customer Satisfaction
We are humbled to be chosen the 2024 National Best of the Best Award for Customer Satisfaction for the 10th time! Best of the Best is a company of former journalists based in Atlanta that does research on companies all over North America, without telling the owners.
They choose companies that have a history of fantastic customer service, and five-star reviews. They do a fantastic video on the company, again without telling the owners, and send the video to the company. We did not pay to have the video produced, we knew nothing about it, but we are so proud of the story told in this video and we hope you give it a watch. We are one of the only companies in the country to have earned this award every year since 2015!
They choose companies that have a history of fantastic customer service, and five-star reviews. They do a fantastic video on the company, again without telling the owners, and send the video to the company. We did not pay to have the video produced, we knew nothing about it, but we are so proud of the story told in this video and we hope you give it a watch. We are one of the only companies in the country to have earned this award every year since 2015!
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Regarding window replacement with nail fin windows: The depth of windows between the nail fin and the inside face of the window is different for different window brands and lines. If that depth (which is not the nail fin setback) for the existing window is 1-3/8", and it is 1-7/8" for the replacement window, you will be cutting back interior drywall returns and window sills so that the nail fin can sit on the exterior wall sheathing. If you are going to attempt this, have your drywall finisher, trim carpenter and painter ready to repair the interior issues that will result.
Cool experiment
Thanks, it was fun and a long time ago!
You could at least put them in a bucket and put them out somewhere away from the house for them to get. That’s their winter food source. People need to be kinder to animals.
Pay attention to what your actually getting, because I just realized Anderson windows can come labeled as "new construction" and "replacement". Excuse me, yeah I was looking at a window display and noticed the nailing fin corners weren't looking sealed after asking the employee he gave me an answer I wasn't comfortable with and showed me the same style, same company, same series window, and I noticed the nail fin was all sealed together as a solid piece. Came home and realized the window I was looking at was labeled as both "new construction" and "replacement" so that nail fin can literally be removed, not the answer I got from the employee. But Anderson does sell windows strictly labeled "new construction" that the nail fin is fully sealed and won't come off. Lesson learned, thankfully before I pulled the trigger on any purchase.
Storing them for what? do they actually get them later or is my house doomed to be a time bomb when the fire comes?
Like the old adage, they are "saving for a rainy day." It is their natural instinct to save the acorns just in case a bad winter comes and they run out of food. They would then peck holes in the siding and take from their supply although I have yet to see them have to use their supply. Crazy critters!
Awww man the family fortune 😢
That looks like an OSHA violation. Lol
Can't the nuts just stay in there for insulation? LOL.
So much knowledge in this video Thank you so much!!
Thank you! 3 generations of knowledge to be exact.... :)
its a shame it cost an arm and a leg to have windows replace, i have 12 that 30 yrs old i just cant afford it
I hear ya, building materials and labor for us have skyrocketed the last 3-5 years.
Phoenix Arizona. Home built 1999. Replaced construction grade aluminum window with vinyl replacement windows in 2010. The company is no longer in business. The south facing windows (and most all the rest) have extensive stucco cracking. Stucco guy said these windows are Masonry Windows because they do not have a flange or nail fins. What do I replace them with and How? Some say I don't have to replace the window. I am at lost. Please Help!
Tough one, I would not spend money on stucco repairs until/unless you figure out the windows at the same time. The best method in this case would be full nail finned windows by chipping out your stucco 6-9", re-flashing them and having a stucco company patch the stucco back. This does not guarantee yourself from future problems (leaks, cracks), but at least it is the right method, especially for south and west exposures. With what you described, you really couldn't and shouldn't replace a replacement window with another one. Windows usually only cause cracks if they are installed too tight to the framing and stucco, but the home could be settling a lot too, which would make any sharp edges and corners susceptible to cracking. Get a lot of opinions and estimates until you feel comfortable with a trusting licensed contractor - maybe a general would be a good way of going. Feel free to call me at the office at 916-932-2315. Good luck! Jeremy
@@jeremyowens95630 Thanks for your prompt reply. I will call around and hopefully find someone who knows what they’re talking about. I’ll keep you posted. Thanks again
Very helpful, thanks for sharing.
You bet!
I noticed water dripping from one of the pinholes on the underside of my vinyl. The house was built in 1996, so it is original, no other siding behind it. Should I be concerned about this? There are tiny pinholes all along the underside of the siding, which would suggest maybe they are intentional for draining. However, I only see it in one place and in 10 years of living here can't recall ever seeing this before, which is what has me worried maybe the water is coming from the roof valley possibly. I know wind gets behind the siding because you can hear it flex, so I guess maybe water does get back there. BUT, we haven't had any precipitation for 5 or 6 days, which was a light dusting of snow and ice that is now melting from the roof.
Yes, the pinholes are to allow water to escape, but if you have not had rain in awhile and it is still draining this would usually mean water is getting trapped behind the siding and not escaping fast enough. Ideally, during heavy rains, you want the water to drain quickly down the siding and out the bottom and not allow water to sit in one spot too long as this would allow the water to penetrate the house wrap and rot the plywood/studs. The siding could be installed too tight in some areas and causing a pinch point. I would have a vinyl siding expert remove a couple of panels in this area to see if you can see stains and free up the water to drain better. Good luck!
@@jeremyowens95630 thank you for the quick reply!
@@chrisbrannan3784 At your service - my Christmas present to you!
Sooo pushing on the panels and having water drip out is a good thing ??
No, sorry, our point was we remove a lot of vinyl siding that has trapped water or allowed too much water to get behind the siding. Unfortunately, a lot of vinyl is installed over existing siding with no house wrap or inadequate flashing which causes dry rot to develop under the vinyl siding. In theory, if siding is installed over proper flashing and house wrap AND drains quickly under the siding, this should lead to little to no problems, but that is not what we are seeing when vinyl is removed.
Jeremy, I’m afraid I had my six front vinyl windows replaced with those vinyl replacement flush fin windows. My exterior wall is stucco, two stories. I didn’t ask what install method was to be used. Can I remove those new windows and start from scratch using the correct method you suggested or will that damage the wall?
You can remove the replacement windows, along with original windows by chipping out the stucco 6-9", then installing a new nail finned window, flashing and installing new stucco and paint. You could wait a winter or two to see how they hold up. I hate that window company's do not bring up the 2 methods and allow the homeowners to decide what is best for them and their house. Good luck!
Thank you, Jeremy. I will keep your suggestions in mind.
Jeramy, Thanks for the video! I’m old school and knew nothing about this new nail fin design. My home if lap siding (not vinal) and typical wood windows with wood brick mold on the outside. Isnt there ANY way to replace my old window (sill rotted and part of window frame at one corner) without taking down or and/or replacing the siding? I’m retired military and just cant afford all that. Thank you for your proffesional experienced advise.
Yes, you can remove the wood stops on the inside on the windows and install a block framed window. Just be sure to fix the dry rot before putting the window in. There should be some good videos on how to install a window in old wood window openings. Good luck!
5:30 But I have an older log home, so it's my only option I think.
Yes, if the logs go right to window opening, you will have little choice but to install replacement windows. You could add extra wood stops on the outside of the windows to protect them and have them match the siding better.
@@jeremyowens95630 Thanks for the reply! yes, the logs go pretty much right to the opening. I was thinking about breaking out the chainsaw... and making a frame. But that might be too ugly.
@@desert4seat Yea, easy with that! :)
So you claim the nailing flange is so great yet every house i have seen with a nailing fin window has a rotted out wall lol If you clowns could figure out how to use something other then calking you could seal the window! You know like that flashing stuff or many other products. Heck you can buy tar in a roll! Another thing you can install a retro window literally the same place with the same material right to the rough opening if you had any clue at all what you was doing! Water wont care if the flange looks different as long as it is seal and installed in the same way it will be the SAME! Clearly you don't know how to install such a window! Lastly FU and having to replace siding just because you have a bad window! There are other ways and clearly you don't have them skills and should probably find another job!
Install aluminum kick-outs under the lower corners of the j channel. Forcing the water out and over the next course of siding.
Good call, we used to do this, but this is harder to do with insulated vinyl siding and stack lock products like Prodigy. We are not in a heavy vinyl market in Northern California, so hollow-back vinyl is not used very often anymore.
Can you purchase these kick-outs or do I need to fabricate? I have blowing rain that sometimes get in where the vinyl siding is tucked in the J-channel.
You guys get it!!! I am a siding replacement contractor in San Diego, CA. It is extremely frustrating to have window replacement companies in our area sell the homeowner on the quick and easy retrofit style window option. I can't tell you how many times I get a call from a homeowner asking for a quote to replace the siding on their home right after they have had their windows replaced with retro style. 😩
Thank you for the kind words! Nice to hear from a fellow pro!
Talk about losing all your life savings
I've taken on a semi major project, myself and on a fixed income budget...& thought I 'd found a REALLY good buy from Habitat for Humanity, really nice thick windows....only to get home & realize..there are no casing nor window fins...the windows are in 2 parts..the top (lock) & bottom (part the locks fit in.)....(I know nothing, as you can tell; about windows..just that these are thick & nice...my question..how can I install them???Can I purchase the fin(s) so I will have something to nail the window into my 2x4 frame?? Can I make these windows work?? I welcome all the advice I can get Thanks for all the info!
How long were they in the water?
I would say around 6 months or so.
Thanks! I’m going to go with the smart side for my deer blind. I appreciate you sharing the experiment.
@@wesleyriggs5139 you bet, happy hunting!
Thanks for the wisdom in the video! I bought an assortment of windows for a tiny house I’m starting to build. Two of them do not have nail fins. Is there a good method to still use them? Or is it worth it to look for two windows with fins?
Drew - Thank you for the kind words! Some window manufacturers offer a snap in nail fin, so you might want to check that out first. If you have good eave protection you should be ok with a block frame as long as you stay on top of the siding & caulking maintenance on the outside. If it is an exposed area, better be safe than sorry.... Good luck!
I bet you don’t like brick mold windows
I don't think any window installer likes brick! :)
@@jeremyowens95630 brick mold is a type of frame style 🤦🏽
@@patromero155 Gotcha, I thought you were referring to windows set in brick. I love the look of brickmould replacement frames, much cleaner and stronger frame. In the right situation it can be a great solution.
I have rotted wood around my 30 year old windows. Is it possible to put in new construction windows replace any rotted wood without removing the vinyl siding completely can it just be pulled back for the install ?
This is such crap, didn't notice until we owned the house years later everything started to show
Yea, it's a tough design, it will only work if you have a one story with large eaves or it was flashed well prior to installation.
I have not installed vinyl siding but I've been curious what stops water from getting through the sides. I have found water damage on the subfloor where it ran down inside the walls under the windows that face the direction that storms typically hit. There's no house wrap behind the siding. That would probably help.
There truly is no way to prevent water intrusion using a j-channel trim method. House wrap and flashing tape are a must under vinyl siding to prevent additional dry rot. When we remove vinyl siding, most of the dry rot is found at the corners of the windows all the way down to the base of the wall.
@@3gtv845 I figured that. It looks like a prettty shitty design in my opinion. I suppose the only thing I can really do is put a ton of caulking in there.
@@markfothebeast I would not caulk the siding to channel connection as it may prevent proper expansion and contraction of the vinyl. If you are having leaks, you may want to have someone remove the vinyl around the window (or entire wall) and wrap and flash wall and re-install vinyl. :(
@@3gtv845 Yeah. That's the proper way. It needs to be done. The window installers didn't even install flashing. They'd even installed the garage windows upside down and water ran down the inside of the walls!!
@@markfothebeast yikes!
I didn't see any pictures of stucco wall houses with issues. I believe if the aluminum frame is left unmolested the chances of problems arising are minimal. If they're is issues with the water proofing of the house those problems will arise even with full replacement windows.
Good point. We have hundreds of pictures of leaks with replacement windows in stucco (we live in a heavy stucco market), but I would say the majority of those homes likely already had flashing/waterproofing issues and they were told or hoped that installing new windows would solve the problem. The bigger issue is that homeowners are not getting the information on installation options and they are investing over $20,000 on new windows that cannot be flashed, re-set or moved in any way if a leak develops. I have seen leaks in replacement windows caused by failed caulking where the two windows come together and this too is difficult to repair or diagnose sometimes. When caulking is relied upon to prevent water intrusion it can be a recipe for disaster, especially in hot climates where caulking fails at a faster rate.
People make videos assuming every opening is the same. I been installing windows for 30 years. This guy would not want to sit down with me and show how little he actually knows. The only time a aluminum frame. Is ever left in place is on newer stucco homes because that is a seal you don't want to break. If you want to pay extra thousands of dollars to have your stucco cut back and replaced repainted feel free. Or thousands more if you have stucco banding around those windows. If your stucco is cracking and you pull the frames it will leak. Ever other opening the aluminum frame should be removed. Its ridiculous to assume people are leaving frames in. Any person that tells you you should install flanged windows in sold brick openings is a idiot. Professional installers can remove the old window frame and all. Use their trim break to build a perfect flash pan that will last for ever and install a retrofit window without doing any damage to your brick but if you want to pay thousands of dollars to have brick removed so you can use a new construction window feel free. Hardy or wood siding you always pull the full aluminum frame. Don't assume you can pull off a 1x4 and expose a nailing fin for the old window. Its behinb the siding. You extract the old window without damaging good trim. Anything not under a patio will have a Z flashing that keeps water from getting behind the trim. You measure and cut back the sheetrock so the new window sits back past the face of the hardy. If your tearing everything off then by all means use finned windows. But don't tear your whole home apart because some kid on utube tells you people leave frames in and thinks Professional installers don't know how to give you great garenteed installation without remodeling your whole home.
The point of the video is to answer the question that we get most for window installation types in our market. We do not say replacement windows never work and should never be done, just to be careful and look at the entire exterior as an water management system. We have been installing windows as a family since 1956, so we have some experience... and we have never recommended or torn out stone or brick to install a window, not sure why you made so many assumptions about our video and why the vitriol. I am cool if you want to call me a kid because after 40 that feels pretty good! We have received hundreds of replacement leak calls (done by others) over the years and these clients were never presented both installation methods. It is our job as professional contractors to educate and present facts and options to homeowners and let them decide how they wish to proceed. So perhaps this video is not intended for you. Have a great day!
Thank you that you educate the customer. Unfortunately my salesman did not educate me. I didn’t ask so I got nothing. Now when I look at my windows from the exterior I want to cry because they ruined the existing style of what I previously had. It looks awful.
Thanks for the info.
You are welcome, hope it helped!
Thank you! This was actually very helpful. We had our aluminium siding removed & replaced with vinyl around 2006 or 2007. It's still in great shape, but we unfortunately did not have the budget for new windows at the time. So we are stuck with hideous metal windows (some of which are cracked or even broken and patched with duct tape). The house was built in the 30s or 40s so it is very old. The door sills are rotted but I can't tell if there is any problem with the windows as they have J-trim all around. I would like to remove my metal windows, remove J-trim & pull back vinyl siding carefully, install flashing all around (I will check to see if there is z-flashing above the windows), and install new double pane vinyl windows. Could I use a new installation window with a nailing flange if I pull the siding back far enough? Would I put flashing over the nailing flange as well? Would I be able to just pop the J-channel trim back in place afterward? (I live out in the middle of the woods and I have a hard time finding reliable installers & while I do intend to hire someone for it, I want to make sure it's done right & that I order the correct windows).
Thank you for the kind words. This is a tough one because peeling back the vinyl siding and J-channel is very hard to do and not likely going to be easy at all. The nail fin of the channel trim sits under the vinyl siding now, so you would have to remove the last nail of the vinyl, then remove all the nails around the channel to get it out, then peel back the siding to flash and install the windows. Definitely a 2 person job and the tough part would be trying to get the channel back in the same spot and same way. This can be done, but one window at a time and very methodical. If you have good eave protection and it is a one story, this could be a candidate for replacement windows. If you can get a good caulking connection between the old frame and the new it should work out ok, but I do not recommend trying to install replacement windows by yourself. It sounds like you are in a difficult area to get help, but I would keep trying that route to see what opinions you get. Good luck!
@@jeremyowens95630 Thank you. I've seen how the vinyl siding can be pulled back, but the J-trim was the main concern. I think I have about 2ft of eaves overhang but I haven't really measured-- I'm just eyeballing it. It is a single story house. Unfortunately, some of my windows are facing the south and east & we get a LOT of rain. Sometimes the wind blows the rain sideways so it directly hits the windows. I do have some windows that overlook a covered porch so they won't need to be sealed as much. Another issue is I have windows side by side connected by mulling to make them appear huge. One of the windows is technically 3 windows connected with mulling. That is definitely not a DIY job. LOL.
@@mycats7321 Definitely sounds like a job for a pro! Good luck!
Can I remove the window shims after the foam dries up. I want to foam where the shims where then replace the screws.
Should be ok, but I would leave them so as to not move the window out of plumb/square. The shims will not be a big energy waster.
Wrong! A replacement window without a flange aka pocket replacement can and will last if installed properly. Just like anything else. Replacement windows have no nail fin.
How would you install that properly? I'm interested.
Ma come caxxo le fanno le case da quelle parti!!!
I hope the government do the same to your bank account
Damn that's nuts
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA GOOD ONE
So who’s paying for the damage?
They used our company to remove all of the siding in the front, install plywood, then James Hardie Fiber Cement siding to make the woodpeckers go away. They have not had a woodpecker since!
*Just 10 more nuts before retiring*
Haha what's with the woodpecker storage vids all of a sudden
you watched the first one you saw for a lil too long so YT thinks you enjoyed it.
Third video I got recommended about a woodpecker's stash, I think TH-cam is up to something
Me too
Same....😕 and I have no real interest in Woodpecker nuts.
Woodpeckers don’t store acorns dumb nuts they eat grubs and other wood boring insects that is squirrels
I would say you have a real problem!!
Problem solved!
@@jeremyowens95630 best of luck with everything... as a home owner, I have empathy.
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Excellent video! I bought a 23 year old house that needs new windows and siding. It is sheathed in OSB that was not wrapped in a WRB because the code at the time did require it. My plan is to use new construction windows so the rough openings can be inspected and repaired as necessary. Then the sills will be reflashed with modern day materials and the windows with nail fins will be installed with caulk and correctly flashed for proper water management. My question is, can all this be accomplished without removing all the interior window casings which are beautiful and in perfect condition? I have seen new construction windows with foldable nail fins and was wondering if the window could be shimmed, foamed, fins nailed/screwed, and perimeter flashed all from the outside?
Yes, you can leave your wood sills in place, but will likely have to trim some of it back because the new windows are thicker than original. I prefer welded nail fins for the best water hold-out potential. Most windows also have 2 different nail fin set back options - 1" and 1 3/4" (which is how far the fin sits from the outside of the window). Think through this as it is best for the window to sit inside the wood trim on outside as opposed to sitting even or proud of the trim. Hope that helps!
Thank you Jeremy! Yes, your reply was very informative. I was born and raised in Sacramento and remained there until I retired and moved to Wichita, Kansas. I plan to install new Class IV roofing shingles, new siding and new construction windows all at the same remodeling event. I sure miss the Sacramento/Folsom/El Dorado Hills weather!
@@tomheringer2047 Thanks, good luck with the remodel!
Safety last!
Facts
why not start from bottom
Working harder not smarter. And then fails to pull the next board so tries to play it off by scraping the top layer of acorns that would’ve fell with the next board anyways.
Imagine your hard work all year long is suddenly gone
Who want to buy this house Animals included 😅
Guy in the video says “this is what those squirrels have been doing over the years”