LEVEL TIP: when using a level by yourself, especially the longer ones….add a ‘rubber band’ (preferably a fatter one if you have it) on each end of the level. It grips the surface and stops it from sliding and moving around when trying to hold and mark with one hand.
I also suggest cursing loudly at yourself, the world, and finally the level in that order. That seems to keep it in line long enough to get the job done before it ultimately falls again.
The whole idea of finishing everything, and then install a window. Just to show us how its done. 100% thoughtfull exactly what I was look i ng for. Thank you🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🤝🏾👊🏾
I'm an HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic by trade but still must spend countless hours planning my DIY jobs even before I make the first cut. Helps me make sure everything turns out perfect. These videos are usually the first thing I watch before I get started. Maybe I'll bump into you one day at Home Depot Carleton Place/Kanata Jeff.
Ashish Joshi I’m glad you left the undercut in the video. It’s not easy working and explaining everything as you go. That itself is a talent. You still made this look easy. Great video. Thanks. I’m soaking up all this great information. 💯
I've been watching for a long time but only realized I could subscribe today... DONE. Also donated $20 to No Kid Hungry. Your videos helped me remodel our last house that was built in 1967. Other than new windows and vinyl siding, it was pretty much all original, with avocado green appliances, a dropped kitchen ceiling, and original carpet upstairs (it was GROSS, lol). There were also SO much terrible attempts at DIY work on the house. Hot wires tied into grounds and stapled across ceilings to name a couple. Anyway, I bought the house for 175k and by doing all the work myself and a 50k investment I was able to sell it for 400k!. Did the whole house, kitchen, bathrooms, floors, plumbing, electrical, drywall, you name it and you helped me! Seriously, you are the best man! Makes me wish I had gone into construction so it wasn't so stressful every time I run into something I'm not expecting, but I'm learning! and I love building stuff! In relation to this video though, I need to replace aluminum framed windows in our newer house built in 1992 that has wood siding. Is the process much different? and do you recommend measuring and buying custom windows or is the stuff from Home Depot okay, or maybe something else? Thanks in advance! Respectfully, ~Ace
Jeff seems like the best person to work with. He has the personality I look for when working with someone. Calm, easy going, and a sense of humor(no matter how dad it may be 😆). Thanks for all your help Jeff.
Thank you very much for the time you spend for us. I am a foreigner and have worked in Europe all my life - we have other technologies and materials and your videos help me a lot! Thanks again! I wish you many rich and non-greedy customers !!!
Really like your DIY videos and like that you welcome tips from your viewers. I grew up learning a lot of renovating methods from my father but as they say you never stop learning One thing I can suggest for installing windows is to work from sawhorses and a plank which gives you better control of the window and a clear view of how it is fitting in the space. It also gives you a place closer to set it down and re lift if you need to remove it. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Very nice. I like how even the pros make mistakes. It took me hours of footage on TH-cam to watch and then about 2 days to install my window. But It is installed and looks great!
I love your “get er done” attitude! I’ve been in the building trades my whole life and contractors are still scared of what you’re doing lol. 15 years ago I cut out a 32” back door to my house and ripped out the drywall and cut all the studs out and installed double studs and installed a big sliding glass door and it’s still good to this day. It’s a rental home I still own. Now I’m in another home that I want to add windows to and I have more work than I can handle and the window companies I’ve called say they only replace existing windows not new ones. My wife with no experience could replace existing windows. I guess I have to do it myself which brought me to your video.
Thank God you're still there during this COVID-19 crisis! Thanks, Jeff! Could you do a video on things people could do, renovation-wise, for a bit of money and time? I mean, people are stuck home anyways, might as well make the best of the situation! Cheers!
This was EXACTLY the video I needed, thank you so much. There are NO other videos I’ve been able to find in how to deal with how to handle vinyl siding installed before a window. In my case, need to replace rotted window, 35 ft above grade
I love watching your videos You've helped me remodel a lot of my home learn more through watching your TH-cam channel then I ever did in school. I'm sure you helped thousands of others just wanted to say thank you....
Manufacturers recommendation on Henry blue skin, or any peal and stick should always be installed with primer, following after caulking your seams. Also need to pre cut your all for corners waterproofing.
Love that you made the measuring mistake. I've done that too many times to remember. I liked seeing your recovery from the mistake. It will help me when I inevitably do it again.
Hey! Huge fan of the channel, but as someone who used to install windows and siding professionally I have to be “that guy” for a minute. Tearing down the vinyl on that size of wall and re-installing it later could have been relatively quick. Doing so would have made the window and J-channel installation MUCH easier. Also, the siding directly beneath the bottom piece of J-channel should really have a piece of matching under-sill attached. This will keep the comparatively loose piece of Dutchlap vinyl inside the J-trim from deflecting during expansion and contraction. When this occurs it looks identical to aluminum coil stock “oil-canning” in the heat. I’m assuming this opening already has a header above it since there was previously a door in its place, otherwise you could see issues with settling later on. However, if it didn’t have a “proper” load path before and was fine for years regardless, was it ever really a problem? Lastly, caulking the J-channel to the window WILL NOT make the window weatherproof. I have personally witnessed severe interior water damage as a direct result of this particular scenario, the moisture can hide successfully for years until it’s a big problem. To avoid this, always caulk the brick mould trim to the flashing tape or housewrap. By the way, I’m so happy to see a contractor who understands the importance of sill-seal flashing tape! That being said, it’s YOUR home and I’m just some guy on the internet, everyone’s mileage may vary. I’ve seen some shockingly janky things inside of old farmhouses that remained perfectly stable for decades, despite being inherently flawed in their execution. I really love what you do and the videos you make, be well!
I made this video more for fun than a guide to being perfect. Having said that a true fan of the channel should also be a subscriber. but no pressure. Cheers!
Agreed. If this was my house, I would have definitely taken down siding, and used new construction windows. I can't imagine doing this to either my house or a client's house.
Thumbs up on your work!! Had a piece of grinder shrapnel fly into my cornea and it was a horrible next few weeks and the only reason my hearing is still good is because the last 15 years or more I've always worn hearing protection. Got all kinds of crap in my eyes over the years before using safety gear.
“Somebody doesn’t know how to measure”.............what a confessed humbling statement. Thanks for the purposefully screwing up. Most of us might do that. Great video once again.
Damn, Jeff, I have been spending hours on TH-cam and other places trying to learn how to do this and you go ahead and make a video about it. Moving this up the list a bit
Gotta love the title for this video..not sure about you guys in Canada, but here in Texas, the only place we put windows is in a wall! Anyway...I always learn something when watching your vids. I find myself sitting and watching...even ones that I have no plans for the project. Entertaining as well as educational. As always, thanks for these.
A lot easier to use the zip tape type stuff around the window before the siding but you did it after,and it’s still great looking.I really love your color choices for that siding to!
Awesome job. I install a lot of windows and I always drill a 3/8 hole in the outside vinyl and then screw through the second layer. As not to pinch the frame and cause the IGU to crack, in weather where the tempature can fluctuate and the vinyl will expand and contract. The windows will usually come with 3/8” hole cover as well
As always, a fantastic film. I really like the notion of finishing things off before installing a window. We appreciate you taking the time to show us how to do things around the house and providing all the information.
Thanks for the video. I was wondering how to retrofit and secure the J channel under the siding. Leaving the bloopers in lets me know I'm not alone. Thanks again.
Great video as always, learning to do so much myself! I'd like to recommend a future topic I've seen other's cover poorly which is moving plumbing, maybe you want to move your kitchen sink from an outside wall to an inside wall, or an island How would you move the supply and drain? This seems like a great topic for a future vid! Thanks for your hard work so far.
I wanted to know what song said ‘from the windows to the wall..’ and here I am, looking at this very informative video. Thanks Lil Jon for directing me towards this channel 😂
Always take the vinyl siding off. It is easy to put back on with coated screws and washers. Then , always buy a window with a built in 'J' channel. Flash the bottom to lay over a siding course. ( water out and down ). flash the sides. Install the window. flash the top and put the siding back on.
I like your RenoVision more than the Reality Renovision. Both are great, but there are lots of shows that show the before and after of project. On your Renovision you educate me to what's involved. Like what is involved in replacing a tub and the tile surrounding. So stuff I have don't but you let me know that little thing that makes the difference. Thanks.
The original builder had his reasons; old school summer ventilation to cool the home. Times change and so do building techniques. All serve their own purpose. Do love this channel and all the useful information you demonstrate, thank you.
Very reassuring to see a legend like you also makes mistakes. Blood circulation musn't have been great that day😅 We all have these with notable exception. Things always seem to go so smooth it had to happen at some point. I'm sure not everything makes the cut. Thanks for this great entertainment and education.
As a Irish Contractor working out of Nova Scotia its great to be able to hit a video and Jeff has the info for me i even tell my customers to watch love the style in how its all done keep the awesome work going............! keep well and safe
You can add a pvc trim board like a versatec instead of using a j channel. It looks nicer and you would be cutting back an additional 3 inches on each side for the board allowing you plenty of room to flash properly.
Wouldn’t you have to use the j channel at the edge of the PVC trim board to close off the edge of the cut siding as well? Or how would you otherwise cap the cut siding? Legitimately would like to know. Thanks 👍
Thanks for the video. I'm planning on adding a second window in my bathroom, this was just what I was looking for. I would suggest that you would look more professional if you wore eye and ear protection when you use power tools.
In situations like this if im not taking off the siding or its a brick house with tar paper behind the stud framing liquid flashing is the best bet. Get a sausage of prosoco fast flash. You can even apply it in the rain moisture helps the curing.
Awesome vid! I wish I would've had it about 2 years ago haha! Now having done a few old work windows in various siding materials I've learned most of this on my own. But this is the best vid I've ever seen covering all the little details. It still is very hard to find any old work install vids to this day. I think guys are scared to post vids because of the ridicule that will come with it. But there is the real world handymen situatiins, and then there are the keyboard warrior guys who've only done new construction. Sorry, we can't all have a freshly sheathed and wrapped opening with no siding to properly flash and nail our j-channel and windows to. And I'm pretty sure the homeowner doesn't want to pay us 2-3 days of labor to remove all the siding then put it back up. Keep the awesome vids coming!
Brilliant reason for your video!! I have this same situation now for a shed to studio project with existing vinyl siding. Anything on how to retro fit a rectangular gable vent install? It would be moooost appreciated. And you have excellent communication skills with a practical, reasonable approach.
Good job, they are times when adding a screw makes an install so much easier. To minimize the vinyl distorting in the heat, predrill the vinyl about 1/16" and that should let the siding float if it isn't over tightened.
I have a question about studs that are in the way of any window install. Can you cut the studs out away from the opening without compromising structural integrity of the wall? I ask this because I have an exhaust fan to install, and a stud is directly in the way. Thanks.
Hey Jeff I had a question before on caulking a window on your last live video and I may have confused you, I asked about caulking behind the nailing flange, what I meant to ask was do I caulk around the rough stud opening of a window before installing, because at work they get my to caulk the top and sides of a rough opening for a door or window before installing, and the caulking is basically behind the top and sides of the flange when installed! Thanks Jeff!!
Jeff, my fiance would poke fun at me when I studied your videos, but she's been amazed when I put one of your lessons to practice. Haha, shoe's on the other foot now! Thanks for all the work you and the boys put into these videos. They are so educational, and I think a lot of us have a low tolerance for all the clickbait out there these days. (You had me laughing when you went down that rabbit-hole of name brands for a minute. lol) Keep at it!
Loved your video, makes me think I can even put in a window...:-) I do have a question, does it matter where you put a window in on a load bearing exterior wall?
Really, I like trimmed windows. Ya know, like wrapped with at least two inches of LP trim. I do window repair and replacement. Having that trim wrap makes replacing a unit so much easier, and often cheaper. Not having to mess with the siding is great.
6:45 My parents added on to our house before I was born. They added a Kitchen, Living room and basement. The former Living room became the parents bedroom and the Kitchen became the "Old Kitchen"; now housing the washer/dryer etc. I grew up calling this room the "Old Kitchen" and when ever I toured child hood friends houses I always asked "why don't you have an "Old Kitchen"?
I've been wanting to update my sidelights on my front door but not sure how. Any videos? It's the 70s plastic windows and would like to frame them and add just a lot smaller diamond glass window or something to my liking. Thank you and love learning how to do it yourself wish more people would get out and try it for themselves.
Hey love the videos! I've been watching all of them nonstop for the past couple weeks looking for tips and tricks to improve on construction work. One thing I didnt quite understand, what is the blueskin for? In Finland where I live, I havent seen that used on any sites anywhere. I dont really understand what its used for? Thanks again for the lovely content.
LEVEL TIP: when using a level by yourself, especially the longer ones….add a ‘rubber band’ (preferably a fatter one if you have it) on each end of the level. It grips the surface and stops it from sliding and moving around when trying to hold and mark with one hand.
Nice tip!!
DUDE 🤯
THANK YOU
I also suggest cursing loudly at yourself, the world, and finally the level in that order. That seems to keep it in line long enough to get the job done before it ultimately falls again.
The craftsman 4’ BOX Beam has this built in ** if you’re in the market for a new one.
My husky was bent to hell 😂😂
But then it’s possibly no longer perfectly straight. Not a good idea for precision work.
I LOVE that you leave the bloopers in like not measuring right. It makes me feel confident that even pros make mistakes too. Thank you.
Yes!! I laughed so hard when he didn’t measure right because that is real life right there!!
It's so refreshing to see you make mistakes, laugh them off and get back to work, completing the job with a great attitude!
Absolutely! Mistakes happen . no need to let it ruin your day as well. Cheers!
The whole idea of finishing everything, and then install a window. Just to show us how its done. 100% thoughtfull exactly what I was look i ng for. Thank you🙏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🤝🏾👊🏾
I'm an HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic by trade but still must spend countless hours planning my DIY jobs even before I make the first cut. Helps me make sure everything turns out perfect.
These videos are usually the first thing I watch before I get started.
Maybe I'll bump into you one day at Home Depot Carleton Place/Kanata Jeff.
Love that you don't edit out the mistakes! Nice job!
That is the best part. Cheers!
Ashish Joshi I’m glad you left the undercut in the video. It’s not easy working and explaining everything as you go. That itself is a talent. You still made this look easy. Great video. Thanks. I’m soaking up all this great information. 💯
mistakes?
Well, you did say measure once, cut twice. Lol
This small dent him did with the screw 😂
I've been watching for a long time but only realized I could subscribe today... DONE. Also donated $20 to No Kid Hungry. Your videos helped me remodel our last house that was built in 1967. Other than new windows and vinyl siding, it was pretty much all original, with avocado green appliances, a dropped kitchen ceiling, and original carpet upstairs (it was GROSS, lol). There were also SO much terrible attempts at DIY work on the house. Hot wires tied into grounds and stapled across ceilings to name a couple. Anyway, I bought the house for 175k and by doing all the work myself and a 50k investment I was able to sell it for 400k!. Did the whole house, kitchen, bathrooms, floors, plumbing, electrical, drywall, you name it and you helped me! Seriously, you are the best man! Makes me wish I had gone into construction so it wasn't so stressful every time I run into something I'm not expecting, but I'm learning! and I love building stuff!
In relation to this video though, I need to replace aluminum framed windows in our newer house built in 1992 that has wood siding. Is the process much different? and do you recommend measuring and buying custom windows or is the stuff from Home Depot okay, or maybe something else? Thanks in advance!
Respectfully,
~Ace
We will be doing a live members only show in a few weeks so I will be teaching how to show to save even more money and get better quality. Cheers!
Jeff seems like the best person to work with. He has the personality I look for when working with someone. Calm, easy going, and a sense of humor(no matter how dad it may be 😆). Thanks for all your help Jeff.
Loved the safety squint when you were cutting
Thank you very much for the time you spend for us. I am a foreigner and have worked in Europe all my life - we have other technologies and materials and your videos help me a lot! Thanks again! I wish you many rich and non-greedy customers !!!
Really like your DIY videos and like that you welcome tips from your viewers. I grew up learning a lot of renovating methods from my father but as they say you never stop learning
One thing I can suggest for installing windows is to work from sawhorses and a plank which gives you better control of the window and a clear view of how it is fitting in the space. It also gives you a place closer to set it down and re lift if you need to remove it.
Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Very nice. I like how even the pros make mistakes. It took me hours of footage on TH-cam to watch and then about 2 days to install my window. But It is installed and looks great!
I love your “get er done” attitude! I’ve been in the building trades my whole life and contractors are still scared of what you’re doing lol. 15 years ago I cut out a 32” back door to my house and ripped out the drywall and cut all the studs out and installed double studs and installed a big sliding glass door and it’s still good to this day. It’s a rental home I still own. Now I’m in another home that I want to add windows to and I have more work than I can handle and the window companies I’ve called say they only replace existing windows not new ones. My wife with no experience could replace existing windows. I guess I have to do it myself which brought me to your video.
Thank God you're still there during this COVID-19 crisis! Thanks, Jeff!
Could you do a video on things people could do, renovation-wise, for a bit of money and time? I mean, people are stuck home anyways, might as well make the best of the situation!
Cheers!
filming that this thursday to be released on Saturday night. Cheers!
Jeff is the human personification of dad sounds
LOL, I am finally speechless. Cheers!
Hi just noticed you were grinding the siding and sawing without your safety glasses on.
@@gregkoch3658 if you keep watching this channel you'll see that he almost never wears protective gear except for a few exceptions
WOW! Things I didn't think of! Great video.
15:54
This was EXACTLY the video I needed, thank you so much. There are NO other videos I’ve been able to find in how to deal with how to handle vinyl siding installed before a window. In my case, need to replace rotted window, 35 ft above grade
I love watching your videos You've helped me remodel a lot of my home learn more through watching your TH-cam channel then I ever did in school. I'm sure you helped thousands of others just wanted to say thank you....
Manufacturers recommendation on Henry blue skin, or any peal and stick should always be installed with primer, following after caulking your seams. Also need to pre cut your all for corners waterproofing.
yup they always sell you stuff you don't need. Cheers!
Love that you made the measuring mistake. I've done that too many times to remember. I liked seeing your recovery from the mistake. It will help me when I inevitably do it again.
I love how real and humble you are. Thank you for the teaching.
Hey! Huge fan of the channel, but as someone who used to install windows and siding professionally I have to be “that guy” for a minute. Tearing down the vinyl on that size of wall and re-installing it later could have been relatively quick. Doing so would have made the window and J-channel installation MUCH easier. Also, the siding directly beneath the bottom piece of J-channel should really have a piece of matching under-sill attached. This will keep the comparatively loose piece of Dutchlap vinyl inside the J-trim from deflecting during expansion and contraction. When this occurs it looks identical to aluminum coil stock “oil-canning” in the heat. I’m assuming this opening already has a header above it since there was previously a door in its place, otherwise you could see issues with settling later on. However, if it didn’t have a “proper” load path before and was fine for years regardless, was it ever really a problem? Lastly, caulking the J-channel to the window WILL NOT make the window weatherproof. I have personally witnessed severe interior water damage as a direct result of this particular scenario, the moisture can hide successfully for years until it’s a big problem. To avoid this, always caulk the brick mould trim to the flashing tape or housewrap. By the way, I’m so happy to see a contractor who understands the importance of sill-seal flashing tape! That being said, it’s YOUR home and I’m just some guy on the internet, everyone’s mileage may vary. I’ve seen some shockingly janky things inside of old farmhouses that remained perfectly stable for decades, despite being inherently flawed in their execution. I really love what you do and the videos you make, be well!
Blablabla.
Josh DeMoss well said
I made this video more for fun than a guide to being perfect. Having said that a true fan of the channel should also be a subscriber. but no pressure. Cheers!
Agreed. If this was my house, I would have definitely taken down siding, and used new construction windows. I can't imagine doing this to either my house or a client's house.
Thumbs up on your work!! Had a piece of grinder shrapnel fly into my cornea and it was a horrible next few weeks and the only reason my hearing is still good is because the last 15 years or more I've always worn hearing protection. Got all kinds of crap in my eyes over the years before using safety gear.
“Somebody doesn’t know how to measure”.............what a confessed humbling statement. Thanks for the purposefully screwing up. Most of us might do that. Great video once again.
Damn, Jeff, I have been spending hours on TH-cam and other places trying to learn how to do this and you go ahead and make a video about it. Moving this up the list a bit
You make it look so easy,lucky family.Loved this video.Explains good and easy to understand.God bless you.
Gotta love the title for this video..not sure about you guys in Canada, but here in Texas, the only place we put windows is in a wall! Anyway...I always learn something when watching your vids. I find myself sitting and watching...even ones that I have no plans for the project. Entertaining as well as educational. As always, thanks for these.
A lot easier to use the zip tape type stuff around the window before the siding but you did it after,and it’s still great looking.I really love your color choices for that siding to!
I love it. My dad is a carpenter and works just like you. “ yup that looks about right” and “ 3 inches plus a little more. Perfect. “
carpentry is not a science but rather an art! Cheers!
Jeff your dexterity and confidence with a running angle grinder is admirable.
Awesome job. I install a lot of windows and I always drill a 3/8 hole in the outside vinyl and then screw through the second layer. As not to pinch the frame and cause the IGU to crack, in weather where the tempature can fluctuate and the vinyl will expand and contract. The windows will usually come with 3/8” hole cover as well
As always, a fantastic film. I really like the notion of finishing things off before installing a window. We appreciate you taking the time to show us how to do things around the house and providing all the information.
Owning your mistakes and your positive attitude gives you a thumb up. New subscriber here. Thanks for the tips.
LOL... I'm so happy to see that you make simple mistakes like mismeasuring like I do!! Most encouraging thing I've seen all week. HAHAHA
Watching you realize you messed up the measurement was actually really helpful and something I wish more folks showed! Thanks for posting this.
Thanks for the video. I was wondering how to retrofit and secure the J channel under the siding. Leaving the bloopers in lets me know I'm not alone. Thanks again.
Great video as always, learning to do so much myself! I'd like to recommend a future topic I've seen other's cover poorly which is moving plumbing, maybe you want to move your kitchen sink from an outside wall to an inside wall, or an island How would you move the supply and drain? This seems like a great topic for a future vid! Thanks for your hard work so far.
I wanted to know what song said ‘from the windows to the wall..’ and here I am, looking at this very informative video.
Thanks Lil Jon for directing me towards this channel 😂
I'm glad you didnt cut the window hole too big! Most of my mistakes happen when I'm distracted. Unfortunately I'm easily distracted.
I am entertained as I watch your video and learned at the same time. excellent coaching. thanks!
Always take the vinyl siding off. It is easy to put back on with coated screws and washers. Then , always buy a window with a built in 'J' channel. Flash the bottom to lay over a siding course. ( water out and down ). flash the sides. Install the window. flash the top and put the siding back on.
agreed
I think the best part of this is the total disregard of safety equipment
Why do u put the blue skin behind the house wrap? Why not on top? Seems like a better method for shedding moisture
I like your RenoVision more than the Reality Renovision. Both are great, but there are lots of shows that show the before and after of project. On your Renovision you educate me to what's involved. Like what is involved in replacing a tub and the tile surrounding. So stuff I have don't but you let me know that little thing that makes the difference. Thanks.
Cheers gene!
The original builder had his reasons; old school summer ventilation to cool the home. Times change and so do building techniques. All serve their own purpose. Do love this channel and all the useful information you demonstrate, thank you.
Thought I could install a window myself. This video changed my mind. So many different cutting tools, better get the J trim right.
Very reassuring to see a legend like you also makes mistakes. Blood circulation musn't have been great that day😅 We all have these with notable exception. Things always seem to go so smooth it had to happen at some point. I'm sure not everything makes the cut. Thanks for this great entertainment and education.
You cease to amaze me. Keep on keeping it real. Thanks Jeff
😅Ha ha...read what you wrote carefully. It is an insult as written.
As a Irish Contractor working out of Nova Scotia its great to be able to hit a video and Jeff has the info for me i even tell my customers to watch love the style in how its all done keep the awesome work going............! keep well and safe
Glad to help, cheers Dave!
You can add a pvc trim board like a versatec instead of using a j channel. It looks nicer and you would be cutting back an additional 3 inches on each side for the board allowing you plenty of room to flash properly.
Wouldn’t you have to use the j channel at the edge of the PVC trim board to close off the edge of the cut siding as well? Or how would you otherwise cap the cut siding? Legitimately would like to know. Thanks 👍
Good to see a bloke making mistakes like the rest of us. Thank you 🙏
I never claim to be perfect. just a hard working dad. Cheers!
I like your honesty show peoples we are human can make mistakes, just correct our mistakes and move on 🙏👍
Pretty awesome my man... Good seeing Mad Max for a split second there.. looking good Renoninja sir..
Oh yeah! Cheers Cudda!
hi...I made a wood window after watching your video. Thank you for being an inspiration to me.
Thanks for the video. I'm planning on adding a second window in my bathroom, this was just what I was looking for. I would suggest that you would look more professional if you wore eye and ear protection when you use power tools.
In situations like this if im not taking off the siding or its a brick house with tar paper behind the stud framing liquid flashing is the best bet. Get a sausage of prosoco fast flash. You can even apply it in the rain moisture helps the curing.
This guy's videos are legit.
Your knowledge is just AMAZING. I can't get enough!
Wow, thanks!
Awesome vid! I wish I would've had it about 2 years ago haha! Now having done a few old work windows in various siding materials I've learned most of this on my own. But this is the best vid I've ever seen covering all the little details. It still is very hard to find any old work install vids to this day. I think guys are scared to post vids because of the ridicule that will come with it. But there is the real world handymen situatiins, and then there are the keyboard warrior guys who've only done new construction. Sorry, we can't all have a freshly sheathed and wrapped opening with no siding to properly flash and nail our j-channel and windows to. And I'm pretty sure the homeowner doesn't want to pay us 2-3 days of labor to remove all the siding then put it back up. Keep the awesome vids coming!
I just found this video and this guy is great. I feel happy just watching.
Hoping you and your entire family are well during this trying time. Stay safe.
measure once cut twice!!!! hahaha,, i like your videos man. I am learning and having a laugh at the same time,, may God bless you!!
Brilliant reason for your video!! I have this same situation now for a shed to studio project with existing vinyl siding. Anything on how to retro fit a rectangular gable vent install? It would be moooost appreciated. And you have excellent communication skills with a practical, reasonable approach.
That house is looking tight now, slick af windows.
I love how you just did it..I like that..great job. I'm going to try to install a window for my dad using your knowledge. Thanks
Good job, they are times when adding a screw makes an install so much easier. To minimize the vinyl distorting in the heat, predrill the vinyl about 1/16" and that should let the siding float if it isn't over tightened.
Allways entertaining and informative...thanks for sharing the Good the Bad and the Ugly! God Bless You and Your Family!
ILMAO... If it was me doing it I would have cut 49 inches with the window being 39. Your vids are great!
Guy funny his laugh . Reminds me of the guy from the red and green show.
Safety first, where is the guard for the grinder 😆 lol!!! I enjoy watching your videos!!!!
Thanks 👍
I really appreciate this method! Can you show one for removing and installing older windows. My house is built in the 60s.?
solid cuts with the angle grinder. Nice control
I have a question about studs that are in the way of any window install. Can you cut the studs out away from the opening without compromising structural integrity of the wall? I ask this because I have an exhaust fan to install, and a stud is directly in the way. Thanks.
Hilarious but he kept it real. Respect. Love this channel
the dad grunts make me laugh but mannn this guy is SO likeable!!!! the son's awesome by association
Hey Jeff I had a question before on caulking a window on your last live video and I may have confused you, I asked about caulking behind the nailing flange, what I meant to ask was do I caulk around the rough stud opening of a window before installing, because at work they get my to caulk the top and sides of a rough opening for a door or window before installing, and the caulking is basically behind the top and sides of the flange when installed! Thanks Jeff!!
Are you using liquid flashing or caulking?
Home RenoVision DIY they get me to use red devil caulking, exterior stuff with silicone in it basically, Translucent.
Love that you leave your oops in when you measured wrong. Makes me feel better about the times I’ve done something similar lol
That is the easiest way to flash a window in a remodel I have ever seen. Vinyl siding is nice these days...
Little trick for the membrane during summer they get super super sticky and a pain to slide behide anything. Put the roll in the fride over night.
Jeff, my fiance would poke fun at me when I studied your videos, but she's been amazed when I put one of your lessons to practice. Haha, shoe's on the other foot now! Thanks for all the work you and the boys put into these videos. They are so educational, and I think a lot of us have a low tolerance for all the clickbait out there these days. (You had me laughing when you went down that rabbit-hole of name brands for a minute. lol) Keep at it!
8:30 is why I love this channel so much haha
Great video, nice choice in windows. Your channel is a keeper.
I’ve not seen this guy on tv, WHY NOT! Awesome video! Great information and great video!
Best DIY videos on the planet
Loved your video, makes me think I can even put in a window...:-) I do have a question, does it matter where you put a window in on a load bearing exterior wall?
Yes, it matters. You need to use a proper sized header above window in a load bearing wall. Size of header depends on span, load, etc.
These are so great. Educational and entertaining. I often want to grab some popcorn while watching an episode of home renovision.
Jeff, you are awesome.thanks for letting us know you are human too. Let’s us know even when BBC we mess up, we will be able to persevere!
This is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you so much for posting this!!!
Safety glasses ALWAYS A MUST when using the grinder
Really, I like trimmed windows. Ya know, like wrapped with at least two inches of LP trim.
I do window repair and replacement. Having that trim wrap makes replacing a unit so much easier, and often cheaper. Not having to mess with the siding is great.
Nice video Jeff, hope you put drip caps above the brick mould on all your windows and door.
Great idea, I like to use a flashing tape myself, but they both work the same.
Great video, i think Shims will do good when you screw the window so it won't move
6:45 My parents added on to our house before I was born. They added a Kitchen, Living room and basement. The former Living room became the parents bedroom and the Kitchen became the "Old Kitchen"; now housing the washer/dryer etc. I grew up calling this room the "Old Kitchen" and when ever I toured child hood friends houses I always asked "why don't you have an "Old Kitchen"?
Thanks for leaving that mis measurement issue in the vid. I thought that only happened to me. I feel better 👍🏽🙏🏻
No caulk all around on the outside perimeter before slapping on the window? How to you get a good seal btw window and house sheathing/window opening?
He doesn't, I like his personality and he seems like a cool guy, but I spot so many things he does wrong.
I was always wondering how you would finish siding, when you put a new window in... Great video!!!
Glad to help! Cheers!
I love your videos! That positive attitude even when making mistakes is golden. I wish I was like that, haha.
as long as you know you will eventually win the battle is not as stressful. Cheers!
I've been wanting to update my sidelights on my front door but not sure how. Any videos? It's the 70s plastic windows and would like to frame them and add just a lot smaller diamond glass window or something to my liking. Thank you and love learning how to do it yourself wish more people would get out and try it for themselves.
Cheers to the idea of getting handy!
Thank's for leaving in the human factor of measuring , great video
Our pleasure! Cheers!
Also, the small cuts for running the j trim down flush are easier to do with a tin snips.
Hey love the videos! I've been watching all of them nonstop for the past couple weeks looking for tips and tricks to improve on construction work. One thing I didnt quite understand, what is the blueskin for? In Finland where I live, I havent seen that used on any sites anywhere. I dont really understand what its used for?
Thanks again for the lovely content.