Not trying to be a chooch, but you need to install flashing and prime your trim boards on all sides to seal prior to installing. Never caulk bare wood and priming all sides prevents future rot. Obviously not necessary for Azek or hardy board type material. Good basics though! Like i said, not being snooty, just trying to inform
Thanks, I'm installing new aluminum windows on my daughter's log house. Wood wrought has attacked this old house and I'd like to make sure the new logs don't deteriorate. Thanks for the heads up
Flash the bottom corners with window flashing tape. Then flash the bottom. Put a continuous bead of caulk around the sides and top of the nailing fin. Not the bottom. Put window in, shim to ensure it is level. Then flash tape the sides, then the top. Then caulk.
Thanks for the video. I'll be replacing one that's in worse shape than this. It's on a General Store that operated in the 30's and 40's. Your video helped me get a better picture of what to expect. Thanks again,
"my suggestion to you would be to take the trim off" That is a great tip for removing an old window. I'm not sure how I would have done it otherwise! THANKS!
Thank you for coaching me on the install. It is more than I thought it would be adding wood. I thought I would simply remove windows, clean the existing widow frame and push in the new. But am up for the challenge. 19 windows to do.
Where is the moisture shield or flashing or weather guard . The most important part you forgot. Before you make a install video you should first learn how to install properly yourself.
Hello they are replacing the windows in this house we are living in. Was this your home ? Did you live in it while you did the replacement? Can you tell me how to prepare for this ?
Where I live the rough opening has to be wrapped including putting a pan under the window. After installing the window you have to wrap the exterior as well as make and instal head flashing. It looks like your just relying on caulk to seal out the weather?
Thanks for the great and simple video. I am a mechanic by trade and never have replaced house windows, but after watching your video I am pretty confident I can do it. Thanks again.
Preparing to replace a bedroom window in an old condo. The existing window is aluminum framed junk (mid 60's) and I just know the framing underneath is not in great shape and was simply an overall terrible install. Either didn't care, or just simply works without their heart in their workmanship. You answered a question I was asking myself. Getting ready to purchase an Anderson sliding window this weekend! But was asking myself if I should order one for "new construction" or replacement. Because I don't expect to find the framing in optimal condition around the existing window, I'll go for the new construction window. Thanks for the info, very helpful!:).
Well should definitely use flashing at least on the sill to protect from water. Then what about squaring/leveling window with shims before install ? Then missing sealant which goes under nailing strip...missing vital steps !
Love your 'realness ' brother! Wish more folks weren't afraid of 'just being themselves'! The project turned nice1 And, the inside trim looks handsomely done. On top of it all and more importantly your daughter was by your side!
Don't worry about all the rude comments. Why are they watching instructional videos if they already know everything? At least you took the extra time to record it.
Because I'm always trying to get better, to be a craftsman, to do things properly, with the right application of caulk. So I might charge more for this, and lose the job to a dooosh who does it wrong and covers his tracks with two tubes of caulk. There are windows like this which last hundreds of years without leaking. in New England.
Jaran Schwend just for everyone watching, i watch these videos so i can comment and tell our customers to stop doing dumb shit. Everything you did and installed was completely wrong. I take pride in my job, i work 5-7 days a week, my crew puts in 30-45 windows a day. Apartments we hit up to 145 windows a day. Theres nothing worse than getting caught up on a crappy window installation where the owner thought they could do it themselves. Call a professional! This is one of those things where u dont skimp out on. Ur better off leaving it alone than opening crap up and making it worse
Actually TH-cam recommended I watch and being old school and trying to learn from complete dumbasses like this fella is why I just couldn't stay retired from exterior remodeling after 34 years. You should have had your new unit in the opening within 10 minutes of being set up but instead chose to remove the entire old window. There's nothing wrong with the existing window frame but rather the sashes yet removed it. It was STRAIGHT with the house and not level and you removed it and leveled the new unit in. I can spot these leveled windows, now crooked, in a straight house with outstanding accuracy. Good luck with the outside trim fitting back where it came from too as the window isn't straight with the house anymore. Are you sucking up extra work by making the job far more complicated with on the job training for $30 an hour? The industry standard is to cap replacement window facings with metal where a guaranteed seal can be made and never with dirt attracting silicone.
Roger, Unless he knew the old window frame was water-tight, replacing the entire window is sometimes a better bet. People use replacement windows and after installation wonder why their walls leak - it's because the original window was leaking at it's perimeter and the replacement process didn't fix that. Not saying replacement is always wrong, or right - you have to identify the problem.
+Doug Barry I will do another vid next window.. some of the interior shots could have been better . I can't believe this video is getting as many views as it is .. thanks for watching.
Great video! You just need to add flashing. I am redoing the windows in the house my Dad built. He didn’t flash the windows and I had to use larger windows in order to cut out the rotted wood at the bottom. Modern caulking is great BUT miss a small place and water WILL get in!
Great video! This resembles my situation more than any other video! Question for you- looking straight down, there's that gap between the base (bottom/sil/stool, whatever it's called) and the siding. What is that material? On mine, it looks like wood that has become sort of fuzzy and I can break it apart easily. I'm wondering if I should fill it in with some kind of mud or place a base board that extends just to the end of the gap/inside edge of the siding. Thanks!
So did u go ahead and do something about it or r u still waiting on an answer. I would help but i have no clue what ur talking about. Prob. insulation though
For future repair or removal I like to use pancake screws on the nailing flange. Simpson Strong Tie makes one variety that works well but there are many others just get the true pancake head. Also read the directions as most windows do not want the fastener seated tight but up just a hair for expansion and contraction especially on vinyl. I would also use one of the flashing systems before installing. Good video. Doug
sorry if this was asked.. but what year was your house built?.this looks very similar to the construction of the old house we bought , was built in 1942... we must try to tackle the replacement window thing 😕
How do you seal it? Just bought a home where they installed new windows around the house and it just rained today and its leaking from the top of the window near the frame on the inside of the window. It trips down onto the top of where the window slides.
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Not trying to be a chooch, but you need to install flashing and prime your trim boards on all sides to seal prior to installing. Never caulk bare wood and priming all sides prevents future rot. Obviously not necessary for Azek or hardy board type material. Good basics though! Like i said, not being snooty, just trying to inform
Good to know! Great advice ty?
Thanks, I'm installing new aluminum windows on my daughter's log house. Wood wrought has attacked this old house and I'd like to make sure the new logs don't deteriorate. Thanks for the heads up
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Good advice i am gonna looking up the how to details of your advice and aply it to when i instal my window.
Wish I read this sooner. Good job. Now people will know the important things.
Lol! You left out the part we all wanted to see.....removing the old window!
Prybar?
I remove my widow and I pulled on my frame it was not even nailed Into anything
@@roserouge8938 Same here. Slid right out. Mine was held in by the trim.
@@JobeStroud they did a lousy job building my house!
@@JobeStroud Mine is held in by the paint LOL
As a woman, I don't care what color the tape measure is, I really appreciate you taking the time to make this video . VERY HELPFUL!
Don't do your windows like this. He skipped the most important task in window replacement - keeping water out.
Flash the bottom corners with window flashing tape. Then flash the bottom. Put a continuous bead of caulk around the sides and top of the nailing fin. Not the bottom. Put window in, shim to ensure it is level. Then flash tape the sides, then the top. Then caulk.
great video, this helped me in replacing a window in my house that was built in the 30's.
Thanks for the video. I'll be replacing one that's in worse shape than this. It's on a General Store that operated in the 30's and 40's. Your video helped me get a better picture of what to expect. Thanks again,
Hey man, thanks for the video. This is what TH-cam is supposed to be about. I learned something without a bunch of hype or commercials.
EXACTLY the video I needed. Old house, same siding and matches my skill level. Thank you!
Dont FORGET the sill seal. And the vapor barrier and calk
"my suggestion to you would be to take the trim off" That is a great tip for removing an old window. I'm not sure how I would have done it otherwise! THANKS!
Thank you for coaching me on the install. It is more than I thought it would be adding wood. I thought I would simply remove windows, clean the existing widow frame and push in the new. But am up for the challenge. 19 windows to do.
How did you do? Or how are you doing so far?
I’m sure you’ll be a master by the time you’re done 😅
It is a rough lesson! Always good to get an idea from other people's work and build on that the best you can and keep improving!
Yes. Makes the video only partly useful.
Thanks for the information, I feel a bit more confident approaching such a home project.
Where is the moisture shield or flashing or weather guard . The most important part you forgot. Before you make a install video you should first learn how to install properly yourself.
I don't like Trolling Videos but I was about to say the same thing. That is the most improperly installed window I've seen all year
Thanks for the video! Appreciate your advice to go 'smaller' and not bigger--to avoid headaches. Thanks!
Nice and simple, straight to the point. Good video
thank you, I just replaced a couple windows, im going to go back and do some extra stuff thanks to your ideas
Hello they are replacing the windows in this house we are living in. Was this your home ? Did you live in it while you did the replacement? Can you tell me how to prepare for this ?
Where I live the rough opening has to be wrapped including putting a pan under the window. After installing the window you have to wrap the exterior as well as make and instal head flashing. It looks like your just relying on caulk to seal out the weather?
good video....advice...came in real handy today when I was switching out an old window w a new double hung...thanks
Thanks for the great and simple video. I am a mechanic by trade and never have replaced house windows, but after watching your video I am pretty confident I can do it. Thanks again.
Well yeeeaaaaah. Evidently a blind person can do it.
@@brianrausch7757 bet you can’t find a video of that
@@brianrausch7757 I suppose we are her for the same thing? How’d yours go.
Thanks for the video. Covered some ground that was very helpful.
Informative! Thank you very much for sharing.
Thank you for the video, this helped me a ton. I have the same windows and same problems.
hey did a great job! looks just like my window! right down to the wire and meter !
great video thank you for showing the details for how to chose the window size.
Thank you for showing me I need to hire a professional!
Theo,
If your professional does it like this guy, fire him.
@@roddaman7545 😝👍🏽
@@secretmuse420
I’d forgotten how horrendous this was. ‘Caulked the crap out of it’?? Ugh.
That's funny. That's what I say about auto maintenance now days.
thanks buddy I do tiles but I need to change a window for someone this helped.
Great info. Thanks for posting.
Do NOT install your windows like this. They WILL leak.
Awesome. Thanks for the help. Gonna attempt to replace all our windows a little more confident now
Take your time , watch a few more vids and It will turn out O.K.
Thank you, you made a DIY Window replacement easy. Plan to do this one window at a time till done. :)
Thank you for this video. It really helped me.
Preparing to replace a bedroom window in an old condo. The existing window is aluminum framed junk (mid 60's) and I just know the framing underneath is not in great shape and was simply an overall terrible install. Either didn't care, or just simply works without their heart in their workmanship.
You answered a question I was asking myself. Getting ready to purchase an Anderson sliding window this weekend! But was asking myself if I should order one for "new construction" or replacement. Because I don't expect to find the framing in optimal condition around the existing window, I'll go for the new construction window.
Thanks for the info, very helpful!:).
Thankyou very much. You helped to make a daunting task(for some) a doable task.
God Bless You
Thank you, helped a great deal.
It is a new construction window. Not a replacement window. And that is a great video of why not to hire a handyman and how not to install windows.
Perfect just what I was looking for looks like my house.
Tnx for the post. I would like to see the tear out and actual install though:)
Tell me about it! I see the professionals remove the window in one piece. They use a sawzaw..
Well should definitely use flashing at least on the sill to protect from water. Then what about squaring/leveling window with shims before install ? Then missing sealant which goes under nailing strip...missing vital steps !
He didn't do any of that. This window was installed like they did in the 1940s.
Flashing first then windows and caulk. Flash all new wood and bring out a little.
Nice job Dad and helper! Thanks for taking the time to do vid.
Rigidarm thanks for watching
Thank-you Sir. You video helped me alot... and Thank-you again for taking the time to explain everything good day from San Antonio TX 01/13/23
It's always good to use some sort of backing rod to seal gabs in window.
I just had to redo 10 windows inside out side fun stuff.
Pleasant clip. Thank you.
I am watching this video to learn how to do this and this video helped so much. Great Video.
Thanks and Thumbs up.
Helpful, thanks 👍
You work great in the dark!
Thanks for sharing,your knowledge.
really nice, informative video
Great video! Very informative!
+Family Toy Report I can't believe this video is getting as many views as it is .. thanks for watching.
Good info. Thanks for the video!
Love your 'realness ' brother! Wish more folks weren't afraid of 'just being themselves'!
The project turned nice1 And, the inside trim looks handsomely done. On top of it all and more importantly your daughter was by your side!
Don't worry about all the rude comments. Why are they watching instructional videos if they already know everything? At least you took the extra time to record it.
Because I'm always trying to get better, to be a craftsman, to do things properly, with the right application of caulk. So I might charge more for this, and lose the job to a dooosh who does it wrong and covers his tracks with two tubes of caulk. There are windows like this which last hundreds of years without leaking. in New England.
I watch these videos because i'm a broke mofo that can't afford to do these things so I live vicariously through others home improvements.....lol
Jaran Schwend just for everyone watching, i watch these videos so i can comment and tell our customers to stop doing dumb shit. Everything you did and installed was completely wrong. I take pride in my job, i work 5-7 days a week, my crew puts in 30-45 windows a day. Apartments we hit up to 145 windows a day. Theres nothing worse than getting caught up on a crappy window installation where the owner thought they could do it themselves. Call a professional! This is one of those things where u dont skimp out on. Ur better off leaving it alone than opening crap up and making it worse
Actually TH-cam recommended I watch and being old school and trying to learn from complete dumbasses like this fella is why I just couldn't stay retired from exterior remodeling after 34 years.
You should have had your new unit in the opening within 10 minutes of being set up but instead chose to remove the entire old window. There's nothing wrong with the existing window frame but rather the sashes yet removed it. It was STRAIGHT with the house and not level and you removed it and leveled the new unit in. I can spot these leveled windows, now crooked, in a straight house with outstanding accuracy. Good luck with the outside trim fitting back where it came from too as the window isn't straight with the house anymore.
Are you sucking up extra work by making the job far more complicated with on the job training for $30 an hour? The industry standard is to cap replacement window facings with metal where a guaranteed seal can be made and never with dirt attracting silicone.
Roger,
Unless he knew the old window frame was water-tight, replacing the entire window is sometimes a better bet. People use replacement windows and after installation wonder why their walls leak - it's because the original window was leaking at it's perimeter and the replacement process didn't fix that. Not saying replacement is always wrong, or right - you have to identify the problem.
Thank you so much this was very helpful!!!
I absolutely loved video it helped us a lot thanks
I enjoyed the video - thank you!
Thank you this was very helpful nice job by the way
Great job,thanks for the tips
+Doug Barry I will do another vid next window.. some of the interior shots could have been better . I can't believe this video is getting as many views as it is .. thanks for watching.
Thanks, nice video big help.
Excellent video. You made it so easily understandable. Thank you.
The explanations were really good, though you could have improved the lighting especially indoors. Thanks for sharing!
Straight forward and good explanation.
Thanks!
Can you come to my house....I have a few old double hung windows with those weights that need to be replaced! 🤣 Good Video!!! Thanks!
Very helpful. I have installed replacement windows but I have window i want to replace a window completely. This gives me an idea what to expect.
Always wondered about this.
Thanks for the info. Im replacing 4 windows.
Gosh, I wish I could see what you are measuring and what you are doing
Excellent video I wanted to see how you close around the edges.
Thanks lots of good ideas
Great video! You just need to add flashing.
I am redoing the windows in the house my Dad built. He didn’t flash the windows and I had to use larger windows in order to cut out the rotted wood at the bottom. Modern caulking is great BUT miss a small place and water WILL get in!
great video.
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Great job bud.. it is what it is with the window plumb its a win lose situation
nice job
this is fire i love this
Great video! This resembles my situation more than any other video! Question for you- looking straight down, there's that gap between the base (bottom/sil/stool, whatever it's called) and the siding. What is that material? On mine, it looks like wood that has become sort of fuzzy and I can break it apart easily. I'm wondering if I should fill it in with some kind of mud or place a base board that extends just to the end of the gap/inside edge of the siding. Thanks!
So did u go ahead and do something about it or r u still waiting on an answer. I would help but i have no clue what ur talking about. Prob. insulation though
For future repair or removal I like to use pancake screws on the nailing flange. Simpson Strong Tie makes one variety that works well but there are many others just get the true pancake head. Also read the directions as most windows do not want the fastener seated tight but up just a hair for expansion and contraction especially on vinyl. I would also use one of the flashing systems before installing. Good video. Doug
Thank you for using Andersen Windows!
helpful, thanks
This was actually helpful for me. "Use a slightly smaller window' . . . seems like common sense, which I apparently do not have.
Thanks man!
Nice pink measuring tape!
looks great
Are you doing any flashing tape or metal flashing at the top to deflect water?
Thank you...it helped me not to be Intimidated .
Thanks, gonna be doing this soon for a bunch of windows and the tour of whats ahead certainly helps.
Always use a wet rag when caulking. It will allow you to clean your hands and wipe the excess caulking smooth.
Looks good. You could rap the wood in metal, would look better and last longer.
So by getting a smaller window , how are you going to trim the outside - cover the gap with the old siding?
great video but you need a low lux camera feature that will pick up the light when in darker areas.
after laying a bead of caulk, cover it with windex then smooth it out.
Jess Wheels going to try this and see why. :-)
As long as you keep a wet finger and rag youll smooth it out just fine ......windex is useless
Good video.
this is great. thanks for the vid!
Thank you.
Nice pink tape 👏
Nobody's gonna steal it!
great video, the lighting is tough to see clearly.
Pre-stain or paint the trim first, then install and touch up
How did you add siding to this window? What insulation did you use between the window and siding?
good job
sorry if this was asked.. but what year was your house built?.this looks very similar to the construction of the old house we bought , was built in 1942... we must try to tackle the replacement window thing 😕
How do you seal it? Just bought a home where they installed new windows around the house and it just rained today and its leaking from the top of the window near the frame on the inside of the window. It trips down onto the top of where the window slides.
very accurate plans for something like that I found on Avasva
Did you used the pvc sill?