Thank you!. Yoir video are HANDS DOWN THE BEST!!!. DIY I'VE SEEN. You explain well and show a "behind the scenes" look. I'm always afraid of what I can't see. So I don't cause a bigger problem than I'm trying to solve.
great video. How can I do the exact same thing, but with old aluminum siding? I have to be careful because I have no idea if I can even find replacement aluminum siding if I mess up too bad. Thanks!
@kevin - The cutting process is much the same. With vinyl or aluminum siding, you have the ability to use J-channel around the perimeter, which can hide an imperfect cut. If you're really concerned about minimizing mistakes, you could consider knowingly making the rough cut smaller than you need, and then using a more precision tool to enlarge it to the perfect size. It's more work, but that might give you more control. Just being cognizant that this is a "measure twice, cut once" type of scenario (which you clearly are), helps.
Probably less necessary than if you have lap siding like cement board or vinyl. The steps shown on this video series do everything possible to prevent water intrusion / damage, and cutting back the exterior cladding allows for flashing. This is only one way to accomplish this. For stucco, you could consider just making sure that there is a good seal all the way around with construction adhesive, as an example. It's not perfect, but sometimes that's tough to achieve with a retrofit.
Thank you!. Yoir video are HANDS DOWN THE BEST!!!. DIY I'VE SEEN. You explain well and show a "behind the scenes" look. I'm always afraid of what I can't see. So I don't cause a bigger problem than I'm trying to solve.
EXACTLY the information I was looking for, and not finding in other videos
Hahah “hold the door on the opening 🐶🐾”
I cut mine like that but not as precise what would you do about weather proofing around cut? Mine doesn't have membrane that I saw.
great video. How can I do the exact same thing, but with old aluminum siding? I have to be careful because I have no idea if I can even find replacement aluminum siding if I mess up too bad. Thanks!
@kevin - The cutting process is much the same. With vinyl or aluminum siding, you have the ability to use J-channel around the perimeter, which can hide an imperfect cut. If you're really concerned about minimizing mistakes, you could consider knowingly making the rough cut smaller than you need, and then using a more precision tool to enlarge it to the perfect size. It's more work, but that might give you more control. Just being cognizant that this is a "measure twice, cut once" type of scenario (which you clearly are), helps.
@@rangerpetdoors - Thanks for the quick response. I appreciate your suggestions. KG
Who builds a house on 12” centers?
Is this necessary for a stucco wall?
Probably less necessary than if you have lap siding like cement board or vinyl. The steps shown on this video series do everything possible to prevent water intrusion / damage, and cutting back the exterior cladding allows for flashing. This is only one way to accomplish this. For stucco, you could consider just making sure that there is a good seal all the way around with construction adhesive, as an example. It's not perfect, but sometimes that's tough to achieve with a retrofit.