This is so far one of the best instructional videos for removing double hung wooden windows and reinstalling replacement vinyl windows. Better then those fools at expert village
I guess that's the easy way to do it. I wanted bigger windows, so I took out the whole frame of my previous windows, and even increased the size of the opening by about an inch to get my new windows to fit. Of course, tearing into the house that much, then I had to replace rotten wood around the opening and redo a lot of drywall on the inside. But, I love the light that comes into the rooms now!
@1899lpv I'm an Andersen Fan and expert, but if I had to buy a non Andersen Company window, it would be Jeld- Wen. Andersen owns Renewel By Andersen, Silverline, and Eagle.
Just had a debate with a 30 year window installer. He says if its level you dont need shims. second. he didnt calk the outer back stom before setting. He just calked the oustside. He is now wanting to put all of the others flush with the outside and put metal flashing. why not just get the windows with the flange that fastens from the outside and just trim around it?
I'm going to tell you because they don't when they're offering an installation contract. Aftermarket windows, take 3-4 weeks to get to your store. they "consider" them a frickin custom made window eve though they slip right in any standard size existing window frame. So if you are planning on doing one or all your windows you have 1-2 months to plan. All the work is in getting all the trim moulding off after 50-69-100 yrs of paint. I'm a handyman/electrician. Many total remodels, new houses, commercial, industrial. one if the two home improvement conglomerates sent a rep. I was not told what happened til later. the "rep" was only there to close a total replacement of 11-12 windows of standard stock sizes. (3) 4'x4', 2) 5x3 & a 6x4. he only wanted those 4 for now. my customer doesn't know anything about how to measure windows, virtually nothing about construction. these reps know how to identify things like and are really good at salesmanship. John(not real) was just comparing, shopping bcuz he's upgraded in a little at a time. windows were from $138-$240 I think. John's on low budget at the moment. Maybe those 5 would have cost $1500 at most with my Labor. can demo, prep,install 2 a day complete trim, paint total. TRhey wouldn't give John the measurements unless he signed a ... $12,000 contract. That's $1000/window! they didn't agree by a looooongshot. one word scammers
Its now 2020 and this vinyl window is 11 years old and past its useful life span and needs to be replaced again ! - they SHOULD have just maintained the original wood window- those last for centuries *
I put on my own roof 15 years ago still holding up nice.. roofing was easy... don't know how you can fuck up a job this bad. Lesson learned do it yourself with some paid help.
Great and Easy to instal
This is so far one of the best instructional videos for removing double hung wooden windows and reinstalling replacement vinyl windows. Better then those fools at expert village
I like the way the instructions are given in this video. Easy to follow!
I guess that's the easy way to do it. I wanted bigger windows, so I took out the whole frame of my previous windows, and even increased the size of the opening by about an inch to get my new windows to fit.
Of course, tearing into the house that much, then I had to replace rotten wood around the opening and redo a lot of drywall on the inside. But, I love the light that comes into the rooms now!
Period!! Straight to the point
Very clearly laid out video showing the proper steps to correctly install your windows
Great info
What is the plastic u-board that snaps on the side of the window when it's new.
Can you remove the window shims after the foam is dry?
Made life easy
@1899lpv I'm an Andersen Fan and expert, but if I had to buy a non Andersen Company window, it would be Jeld- Wen. Andersen owns Renewel By Andersen, Silverline, and Eagle.
Just had a debate with a 30 year window installer. He says if its level you dont need shims. second. he didnt calk the outer back stom before setting. He just calked the oustside. He is now wanting to put all of the others flush with the outside and put metal flashing. why not just get the windows with the flange that fastens from the outside and just trim around it?
could have shown the installation of the sill expander
I'm going to tell you because they don't when they're offering an installation contract. Aftermarket windows, take 3-4 weeks to get to your store. they "consider" them a frickin custom made window eve though they slip right in any standard size existing window frame. So if you are planning on doing one or all your windows you have 1-2 months to plan. All the work is in getting all the trim moulding off after 50-69-100 yrs of paint. I'm a handyman/electrician. Many total remodels, new houses, commercial, industrial. one if the two home improvement conglomerates sent a rep. I was not told what happened til later. the "rep" was only there to close a total replacement of 11-12 windows of standard stock sizes. (3) 4'x4', 2) 5x3 & a 6x4. he only wanted those 4 for now. my customer doesn't know anything about how to measure windows, virtually nothing about construction. these reps know how to identify things like and are really good at salesmanship. John(not real) was just comparing, shopping bcuz he's upgraded in a little at a time. windows were from $138-$240 I think. John's on low budget at the moment. Maybe those 5 would have cost $1500 at most with my Labor. can demo, prep,install 2 a day complete trim, paint total. TRhey wouldn't give John the measurements unless he signed a ... $12,000 contract. That's $1000/window! they didn't agree by a looooongshot. one word scammers
Its now 2020 and this vinyl window is 11 years old and past its useful life span and needs to be replaced again ! - they SHOULD have just maintained the original wood window- those last for centuries *
I have a replacement window. Where can I get a new frame. Window didn't come with it. Any ideas.
The quality of this video couldn't be worse. At times I can hardly see what the illustration is doing. C'mon.
Where can you get these windows? They are clue less at Lowes.
I put on my own roof 15 years ago still holding up nice.. roofing was easy... don't know how you can fuck up a job this bad. Lesson learned do it yourself with some paid help.
I bought Jeld-Wen windows in my last house about 8 years ago. They were ok, nothing special.