@@ericaasen4512 he used regular screws in beginning for the top part he edited the video weird and showed the tapcon screws going in at the end after the window was finished.
Thank you for addressing the Vinyl flange. It's a small detail that answered a huge question for me. Most Installers would have skipped that step. Very good DIY video.
Thanks this is very helpful! My current window just pops out with very little force. Very good advice about allowing extra space with the window. I was shopping for exact dimensions
I need to do all 6 of my basement windows about the same size as this one. It looks pretty straight forward. Get the old one out, put the new one in. Anchor and seal it. Thanks for the video.
generally, to minimize bowing, you want to sink two screws upwards, and two at the side about 4" up from the bottom, and nothing in the drain rails at the bottom (for obvious reasons)
Reliabilt from Lowes is exactly the same as Tafco from Home Depot. I bought one of both and they are manufactured in the same place and then labeled different names for both stores.
@@diytito8165 I was happy because Lowes didn't have any more plain Reliabilt hopper windows at their store. I had to ordered one from Home Depot because Lowes would have charged me $80 for shipping online while Home Depot was free shipping.
Thanks for the detailed video! I have a question: do you happen to add flashing to the window? If not, do you have water leak issues during rainy days!
Thanks for the video, very helpful. Do you know if the 32" measurement includes the nailing fin or does the actual window without the fin measure 32x14?
It depends. If it's just some rough bits a cold chisel and a hammer can be used to smooth out and get the rough pieces off. If it's really too big your talking a concrete saw. So you'd be better off with a smaller window.
Shims would prevent any potential bowing of the frame when you're drilling through the frame into the concrete. Foam & caulk should also be the last step.
How lucky is the woman for not getting broken glass in her face or eyes as he's hammering a glass widow towards her?!?! If you have to hammer on a window frame to remove it always remove the glass first. Or tape the crap out of it.
@@jeremiahisrael8890 yes but you need to predrill the hole with the supplied drill bit or get the appropriate sized drill bit for the screw. A good hammer drill is recommended for predrilling the hole.
@@jeremiahisrael8890 you could make your hole and drill just the concrete. I was able to both carefully but you may want to do what works best in your scenario.
@@beardedgaming1337 not saying it’s easy but that’s not secured. It wouldn’t pass inspection, if the inspector catches it. I do belive it could be pushed in with a small amount of force
Using sheetrock screws for everything, I think this guys my spirit animal lol
He used tapcon screws.
@@carolliz4278 tapcons are blue, thicker, and they go into concrete. the ones he used were tiny and he went into wood. not tapcons
@@ericaasen4512 he used regular screws in beginning for the top part he edited the video weird and showed the tapcon screws going in at the end after the window was finished.
Thank you for addressing the Vinyl flange. It's a small detail that answered a huge question for me. Most Installers would have skipped that step. Very good DIY video.
Great job with installing the window, your video is done so well, easy to follow, good choice of music. Keep up the good work. Thank you
Thanks this is very helpful! My current window just pops out with very little force. Very good advice about allowing extra space with the window. I was shopping for exact dimensions
I need to do all 6 of my basement windows about the same size as this one. It looks pretty straight forward. Get the old one out, put the new one in. Anchor and seal it. Thanks for the video.
Starting with cutting that string to the light would be good.
exactly what i was looking for, thanks this helped me
generally, to minimize bowing, you want to sink two screws upwards, and two at the side about 4" up from the bottom, and nothing in the drain rails at the bottom (for obvious reasons)
Reliabilt from Lowes is exactly the same as Tafco from Home Depot. I bought one of both and they are manufactured in the same place and then labeled different names for both stores.
Honestly not surprised! That's the case with a lot of stuff.
@@diytito8165 I was happy because Lowes didn't have any more plain Reliabilt hopper windows at their store. I had to ordered one from Home Depot because Lowes would have charged me $80 for shipping online while Home Depot was free shipping.
What size did you order mine are 31 1/2 x15 your opening looks just like mine thank you
Thanks for the detailed video! I have a question: do you happen to add flashing to the window? If not, do you have water leak issues during rainy days!
I think the caulking handles that part
Thanks for the video, very helpful. Do you know if the 32" measurement includes the nailing fin or does the actual window without the fin measure 32x14?
This was without the nailing fin.
Great video. Thank you
Does Amazon still have that window
Thanks bud your video helped me a lot. Installing my basement window.
Great video congrats !
Thanks for the tips
Very cool! Just what I needed!
Having trouble finding my size windows 29”x17”
Way to go, under 9 min epi. My window issue is identical.
Great video Short and sweet
If the opening isn’t big enough or needs to be trimmed back in some areas what tools do you use on the concrete?
It depends. If it's just some rough bits a cold chisel and a hammer can be used to smooth out and get the rough pieces off. If it's really too big your talking a concrete saw. So you'd be better off with a smaller window.
I clicked on the link. The window there looks like it has a nail flange. Is that the window you used? Or one without a nail flange?
Mine had a nail flange but I removed it with a knife for my application.
Shouldn't you check to see that the window is level and plum?
Yes, my location was already level and plum! Most houses should be fairly close if built after 1960.
Shims would prevent any potential bowing of the frame when you're drilling through the frame into the concrete. Foam & caulk should also be the last step.
Agreed! I didn't because I didn't have my hammer drill at the time and had to wait for it but can see your concern with that!
I was thinking the same thing.
Thank you I am 73 woman by myself and I am doing this by myself
You get it done?
update on project?
Awesome vid!
How lucky is the woman for not getting broken glass in her face or eyes as he's hammering a glass widow towards her?!?! If you have to hammer on a window frame to remove it always remove the glass first. Or tape the crap out of it.
Always safety glasses and gloves.
Thanks for the video. Which model did you ordered from Amazon?
Mine was 32x14. Check the link in the comments!
Ah sorry. Didn’t see that. I ordered the same one but in a different size. Thanks!
Best of luck on your install!
What I need to put vinyl to brick wall what kind of screw
I used a Tapcon concrete screw
@@diytito8165 so it goes right in the concrete like a regular screw to wood
@@jeremiahisrael8890 yes but you need to predrill the hole with the supplied drill bit or get the appropriate sized drill bit for the screw. A good hammer drill is recommended for predrilling the hole.
@@diytito8165 ok I have those so I predrill thru the window and cement or the cement only
@@jeremiahisrael8890 you could make your hole and drill just the concrete. I was able to both carefully but you may want to do what works best in your scenario.
By using expansion foam you no longer need to use screws as the foam securely holds it in place
i dont think id trust that. how hard would it be to kick the window in with just foam holding it...
Not even close to accurate
@@crazyirish4 are you saying that it is or isn't easy to kick out spray foam?
@@beardedgaming1337 not saying it’s easy but that’s not secured. It wouldn’t pass inspection, if the inspector catches it. I do belive it could be pushed in with a small amount of force
@@crazyirish4 right, that's what I was thinking. I just put Windows in my basement and I anchor bolted them into the concrete
Once you started cutting, and using power tools I was out. Thanks for the video though.
No problem! Every situation is different unfortunately and you may need to adapt.
you mean, you thought the old window would magically fly outta there?