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I too bought the wrong windows,and wasn't exactly sure how to do this. Your video explained everything i needed to know,simply and clearly,thank you very much! I'll be doing two of these today,i was dreading it until just now,thanks again.
It looks great! thanks for the info. My only concern about installing it exactly the way you did would be having screws in the bottom of the window; personally, I'd feel better removing them and sealing the screw holes in the sill and window. Since screws are going into the bottom sill, which is usually where a window drains, I'd be worried water might find its way through the sill.
So the window that has Nail Flange Strips (1:35) is called New Construction? Then given if they are the same size, which is cheaper to buy a New or Replacement?
New construction style was the only one Lowe's had in that size. Not sure if one is cheaper than the other normally. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Couple things you may want to fix ASAP. The end grains of all your trim needs to be sealed with primer and paint, the water will soak right in like a sponge there. You should also pull the top header piece of trim and install metal drip flashing and then look into pulling all your trim and using flashing tape to seal up the spacing between where you added the foam sealer. Watch vids on those parts cause there’s a technique and sequence on how to do all that. Then after you out all your trim back on go around caulk any cracks spaces or gaps where the trim meets each other and where the siding meets the trim. If you do all that, then you won’t have anything to worry about for a few lifetimes, except maybe some touch up paint here and there to the wood trim. Nice job though!
Interesting... I'm doing renovation right now and mistakenly ordered 9 new construction type windows instead of replacement windows. So you're saying all I need to do is to cut off the nail flange then there's no difference between the two? Thanks
Basically yes! Do your own research but that is what I have found. Window is still installed securely and working great. You make the decision, and let me know how your project went.
No there is 3 types of windows new construction retrofits and block frame the window he got was the correct one all he had to do was cut the siding more so the fins would fit his installation was wrong but the way he did it it still works
NEVER use the 'regular' Great-Stuff expansion foam! Why? It will potentially cause the sides of the window frame to bow inwards, causing the window to be difficult or impossible to open/close.
Careful of using anything but the blue can of "windows and doors" spray foam. The other great stuff can actually move things out of place with expansion.
Working for a window company, we go to customers homes and have to replace lots of these DIY projects because they didnt do it right. Its not always the answer to cut off the nail Flange and install it still, now you just removed the proper way to install that specific window. There should never be screws in the bottom/sill of the window. Are you sure you didn't install it upside down? Lol. Oh boy...
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I just put the screws back in the same places that the contractor did years ago. It's all calked and sealed up tight so it should be good for many years.
I didn't remember to flash the rough opening with rubber tape. It is still holding strong with no leaks or damage, so far. What kind of rubber tape would you recommend?
You won't see it. The inside slowly rots as moisture builds up very time. There is nothing to keep the moisture away since you didn't flash it. You won't notice a problem for years most likely, but eventually you will. Or when you replace the window again you will have to replace the rough opening that rotted out. Any rubber flashing works. I prefer the flexible type.
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I too bought the wrong windows,and wasn't exactly sure how to do this. Your video explained everything i needed to know,simply and clearly,thank you very much! I'll be doing two of these today,i was dreading it until just now,thanks again.
It looks great! thanks for the info.
My only concern about installing it exactly the way you did would be having screws in the bottom of the window; personally, I'd feel better removing them and sealing the screw holes in the sill and window. Since screws are going into the bottom sill, which is usually where a window drains, I'd be worried water might find its way through the sill.
Thanks for the advice!
So the window that has Nail Flange Strips (1:35) is called New Construction?
Then given if they are the same size, which is cheaper to buy a New or Replacement?
New construction style was the only one Lowe's had in that size. Not sure if one is cheaper than the other normally. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Couple things you may want to fix ASAP.
The end grains of all your trim needs to be sealed with primer and paint, the water will soak right in like a sponge there.
You should also pull the top header piece of trim and install metal drip flashing and then look into pulling all your trim and using flashing tape to seal up the spacing between where you added the foam sealer.
Watch vids on those parts cause there’s a technique and sequence on how to do all that.
Then after you out all your trim back on go around caulk any cracks spaces or gaps where the trim meets each other and where the siding meets the trim.
If you do all that, then you won’t have anything to worry about for a few lifetimes, except maybe some touch up paint here and there to the wood trim.
Nice job though!
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Interesting... I'm doing renovation right now and mistakenly ordered 9 new construction type windows instead of replacement windows. So you're saying all I need to do is to cut off the nail flange then there's no difference between the two? Thanks
Basically yes! Do your own research but that is what I have found. Window is still installed securely and working great. You make the decision, and let me know how your project went.
No there is 3 types of windows new construction retrofits and block frame the window he got was the correct one all he had to do was cut the siding more so the fins would fit his installation was wrong but the way he did it it still works
So are you saying tbat all i need to do is remove the nail flange? Does that automatically make it a replacement window?
That is what I gleaned from window installers yes. Thanks for watching and commenting! Please Share and Subscribe.
NEVER use the 'regular' Great-Stuff expansion foam! Why? It will potentially cause the sides of the window frame to bow inwards, causing the window to be difficult or impossible to open/close.
Thanks for the tip and for commenting. Please share and subscribe!
Careful of using anything but the blue can of "windows and doors" spray foam. The other great stuff can actually move things out of place with expansion.
Good to know thank you!
Man you did a great job
Working for a window company, we go to customers homes and have to replace lots of these DIY projects because they didnt do it right. Its not always the answer to cut off the nail Flange and install it still, now you just removed the proper way to install that specific window. There should never be screws in the bottom/sill of the window. Are you sure you didn't install it upside down? Lol. Oh boy...
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I just put the screws back in the same places that the contractor did years ago. It's all calked and sealed up tight so it should be good for many years.
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Looks like you didn't flash the rough opening with rubber tape. I really hope you did!
I didn't remember to flash the rough opening with rubber tape. It is still holding strong with no leaks or damage, so far. What kind of rubber tape would you recommend?
You won't see it. The inside slowly rots as moisture builds up very time. There is nothing to keep the moisture away since you didn't flash it. You won't notice a problem for years most likely, but eventually you will. Or when you replace the window again you will have to replace the rough opening that rotted out. Any rubber flashing works. I prefer the flexible type.