How to Turn a Window Into a Door | Ask This Old House

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @Teddybearsandkittys
    @Teddybearsandkittys 10 місяців тому +20

    TOH is one of the all time best shows imo. Zero drama goes a looooong way with me

  • @baspluim5925
    @baspluim5925 10 місяців тому +82

    I can't believe how young Tom looks!

  • @mattmcdonnell2515
    @mattmcdonnell2515 10 місяців тому +12

    Wish they showed the trim and bringing the siding into the new area. Really valuable areas of waterproofing the sides and top skipped right over.

  • @markthorsen2888
    @markthorsen2888 10 місяців тому +10

    I replaced some windows by myself for the first-time last fall. I was absolutely blown away by how easy they come out or maybe I should say how little was holding them in. Now I want to do them all just for peace of mind!

    • @degenwow
      @degenwow 10 місяців тому +1

      it's forces beneath our consciousness that holds these window in place.

    • @rosea1021
      @rosea1021 7 місяців тому

      no wiring inside the wall underneath the window?

  • @bguen1234
    @bguen1234 2 місяці тому +2

    Pretty darn convenient that they have replacement windows.

  • @Lawman212
    @Lawman212 10 місяців тому +5

    Wow, what a project. So many lessons demonstrated. Thanks very much to the fine family who had the idea.

  • @Rottieman-h6d
    @Rottieman-h6d 10 місяців тому +10

    Door and deck fit nicely with the house. Nice job Nathan and mark.

    • @romeyjclark
      @romeyjclark 2 місяці тому

      WDYM?! Don't forget Stephanie's help! 8:05.
      Then she saved the job with that screech alerting the Demons.14:14. Followed by the nearly impossible swinging of that massive Titanium lined bullet proof glass sliding dungeon door.
      With the Biblically horrifying release of the minions to Destroy & Conquer the new territory. I now know what Paul saw and recorded in Revelations... The 4 horsemen are upon us. CHRIST HAS BEGUN BREAKING THE SEALS. REPENT! JESUS LOVES YOU.

  • @kenj1862
    @kenj1862 Місяць тому +1

    Wondering why he did not support the second floor load when the old framing was being taken out.

  • @zunedog31
    @zunedog31 10 місяців тому +6

    Nathan getting the big projects. Great work!

  • @glencarolo2597
    @glencarolo2597 10 місяців тому +7

    As always, great job. Great opportunity to make that deck a bit bigger. Although, it is easy for me to say I didn't pay for it...

  • @2loco
    @2loco 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent job. Turned out to be a beautiful job and a great addition to the house. 👏

  • @jeromelerouge
    @jeromelerouge 10 місяців тому +30

    Thought this was a video about Boeing from the title

    • @Gubers
      @Gubers 7 місяців тому

      I think that's the one titled "How to trip out a door. Hands Free!"

  • @davedube1148
    @davedube1148 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful job. The kids are adorable.

  • @bushworstprez
    @bushworstprez 4 місяці тому

    Amazing! First time seeing the PVC around the treated wood. ✌🏽❤️

  • @poeticthoughts06
    @poeticthoughts06 10 місяців тому

    Great job, Nathan and family.

  • @impsquared
    @impsquared 16 днів тому

    super clean look, nice

  • @SarahMarks-di8em
    @SarahMarks-di8em 9 місяців тому

    Everyone seems to always skip some of the details around the door waterproofing and/or trim work.

  • @thomasstambaugh5181
    @thomasstambaugh5181 10 місяців тому

    I know it's a nit, but the video ignored how the new header was aligned with and joined to the stud ends above the window opening. Did they cut the original load-bearing stud at exactly the right place so that each of the old studs hit the top of the new header? Were the bottom of those studs screwed or nailed into the top of the new header?
    I know these guys are professionals, but I've done enough work like this to wonder whether installing that header was really as easy as the video made it seem.

  • @StuffTested
    @StuffTested 10 місяців тому +1

    What about doing the opposite? Turning a sliding glass door (or two of them) into smaller windows? I know it's a similar process, just would like to see it done.

    • @bryan__m
      @bryan__m 4 місяці тому +1

      Just play the video in reverse.

    • @davidscott5903
      @davidscott5903 Місяць тому +1

      @@bryan__m😂

  • @acerbuergerianum8020
    @acerbuergerianum8020 10 місяців тому +1

    Exelente trabajo en familia! Gracias por compartir conocimientos😊

  • @teachersradio7648
    @teachersradio7648 5 місяців тому

    What else do we need to do if the electrical socket is right under that window?

  • @bintoe14
    @bintoe14 6 місяців тому

    What was supporting the roof when there was no header installed?

  • @gameeverything816
    @gameeverything816 10 місяців тому +2

    I have no idea how they can wear safety glasses and a dust mask at the same time without the glasses fogging up in about 10 seconds. I've tried every kind of anti fog glasses, all the sprays and wipes. Nothing works. I think its because anti fog coatings just dont like to stick to plastic. I've even tried swimming goggles and the moisture from my eyes fogs them up!

  • @b4lt4z4r85
    @b4lt4z4r85 10 місяців тому

    only suggestion, cover everything in plastic or create boxed in separate working area
    dust will be on furniture and all items
    leaving any cleaning to be done by customer is -1 point, 9/10

  • @mollyziegler276
    @mollyziegler276 5 місяців тому

    If there was electical, how much harder would it be?

  • @1wadup
    @1wadup 10 місяців тому

    Great work, Nathan!

  • @rknotz187
    @rknotz187 10 місяців тому +8

    Surprised no temp supports when he cut that opening before the header was fully installed.

    • @Lando1020
      @Lando1020 10 місяців тому +2

      Caught me by surprise too

    • @larryc8568
      @larryc8568 10 місяців тому +5

      There were no headers originally, so removing the windows did not change any load bearing. The addition of the header was an upgrade.

    • @car45racing
      @car45racing 10 місяців тому +1

      With balloon type construction there are no need for headers

    • @Lando1020
      @Lando1020 10 місяців тому

      @@car45racing thank you for clarifying.

    • @Lando1020
      @Lando1020 10 місяців тому

      @@larryc8568 thank you for the info

  • @HAMRADIOJOE4178
    @HAMRADIOJOE4178 10 місяців тому

    NICE, REALLY NICE

  • @holtrussell
    @holtrussell 10 місяців тому +2

    What is carrying the point loads of the newly positioned Jack studs? Also, how was the header size calculated?

    • @degenwow
      @degenwow 10 місяців тому +2

      with a formula

  • @phillipbaker3860
    @phillipbaker3860 10 місяців тому

    Great work again

  • @lureneconkey7519
    @lureneconkey7519 5 днів тому

    How much would this cost?

  • @mattypants
    @mattypants 9 місяців тому

    Why not a larger decl. Would have been perfect for that space.

  • @adrastos761
    @adrastos761 10 місяців тому

    the sliders didn't have a screen?

  • @HarrisFS
    @HarrisFS 10 місяців тому +3

    That homeowner lady is gonna tell everyone at the cocktail party:"I picked up a hammer and help build this house" 😅

  • @joshuaseaton4526
    @joshuaseaton4526 9 місяців тому

    Get up, c'mon get down with the thickness!!

  • @ataullahmamond8306
    @ataullahmamond8306 Місяць тому

    Hi where are you’re location

  • @akivafox3588
    @akivafox3588 10 місяців тому

    he makes a better door than a window

  • @Joey-sq8de
    @Joey-sq8de 10 місяців тому

    Who covers cedar with vynil siding ahah

  • @mcarroll598
    @mcarroll598 10 місяців тому +1

    Did you check for lead on the existing paint?

    • @kaseyc5078
      @kaseyc5078 10 місяців тому +2

      Ok Karen

    • @josephewing80
      @josephewing80 10 місяців тому +1

      Only required for homes built after 1978. That house looked pretty new, so likely not required.

    • @mcarroll598
      @mcarroll598 10 місяців тому

      @@josephewing80 what year was this house built?

    • @mcarroll598
      @mcarroll598 10 місяців тому +2

      @@josephewing80 looks like before 1978, looks like planks were used instead of plywood for outside walls.

    • @rupe53
      @rupe53 10 місяців тому +3

      @@mcarroll598 stone foundation, plank under siding, balloon frame, is all pre 1950. (and so was that wallpaper)

  • @kamranhaidertunio
    @kamranhaidertunio 9 місяців тому

    I am surprised at the big beautiful houses that Americans have. Here in canada we have shoe boxes with several families renting one shoe box.

  • @TTURocketDoc
    @TTURocketDoc 10 місяців тому +4

    I've never seen a house without a backdoor, very odd.

    • @derewreck
      @derewreck 10 місяців тому +4

      Maybe they turned a door into a window a different time.

    • @kevin9c1
      @kevin9c1 10 місяців тому +1

      Super old house and maybe didn't always have a nice back yard.

  • @anonymously241
    @anonymously241 10 місяців тому

    Where is Thom?

  • @jlacson74
    @jlacson74 10 місяців тому

    Why wasn't there any back door to begin with? Weird.

  • @jpatrick1967
    @jpatrick1967 10 місяців тому +7

    I love how the contractor shows up, looks at the job, and gets right to work. No measuring, no checking for structural issues, no permits. This show makes it look like everything happens really quick.

    • @dave.23.
      @dave.23. 10 місяців тому +1

      I know side projects become frustrating for sure when you do them. A 3-4 day job here was wrapped up in 15 minutes. Then you go to do it, make mistakes, forget something from the hardware store, etc. It gets irritating when yours isn't as fast, lol.

    • @andrewk-majordochomerepair6014
      @andrewk-majordochomerepair6014 10 місяців тому +1

      Obviously there was a lot of prior planning and prep. Building permit had been issued and slider of course wasn't chosen and picked up on day of install let alone all the misc supplies Nathan wouldn't necessarily have off hand. Header size is typically determined by a structural engineer at time of building permit application and review... The install was quick but that happens because of his experience and proper planning. A lot of detail can't be shown due to video time constraints. Always good work from the TOH team. Great to see Nathan a part of the group, Mark, and Jen with sadly our long time TOH experts nearing retirement.

    • @82dupont
      @82dupont 10 місяців тому +2

      He did say it was going to take a couple days and asked if there was someone to take care of the kids.

    • @halleradam
      @halleradam 2 місяці тому

      I specifically noticed how there was no measuring and marking. That’s a time consuming part of any project. Not to mention shlepping and moving stuff. I was also cringing that they didn’t move that china cabinet to reduce risk and create space.

  • @pavelow235
    @pavelow235 10 місяців тому

    Too bad they couldn't put in on the rear, the flow would have been even better.

  • @tayred81
    @tayred81 10 місяців тому

    I don't like PVC. The feel with wood and aluminium is better. The hole house is plastic. It will last for shure 😅

  • @carolmccloud6582
    @carolmccloud6582 10 місяців тому

    No checking for lead paint?

  • @ChevyORwalk
    @ChevyORwalk 7 місяців тому

    My only gripe is why is she wearing a dress and working on the house? My wife and I remodeled a house in our 20’s during the pandemic and sold it. I taught her to run a saw, both circular and miter, nail gun, lay flooring, cut trim, set toilets, run water lines and HVAC and she loved every minute of it. But she wore pants and PPE. Otherwise great job guys. Love TOH. My philosophy is to teach her enough that if I were gone tomorrow she wouldn’t need me.

    • @afterstars
      @afterstars 5 місяців тому

      Wouldn’t her new husband just do it?

    • @ShandaP018
      @ShandaP018 4 місяці тому

      Yea I'm confused too

    • @romeyjclark
      @romeyjclark 2 місяці тому

      Were you on TV too? WDYM?!? She obviously helped at 8:05.
      I think this lady wanted to make sure she looked A1 so she could brag about it later. Like when ppl come by, "We put that door in ourselves on this TV show." Then proceed to watch this YT video with them lol.
      I doubt it was meant for efficiency and safety purposes like your wife was more concerned about. Are you 100% sure your wife wouldn't also get dolled up for the camera given the same circumstance? If not then good for you, she thinks logically and isn't worried about outside influences in the marriage lol.

    • @romeyjclark
      @romeyjclark 2 місяці тому

      ​@@afterstars😂😂😂

  • @Bigdrawss
    @Bigdrawss 10 місяців тому +4

    Men of culture, we meet again.

  • @nick4leader
    @nick4leader 10 місяців тому

    From a window to a door

  • @xjm40
    @xjm40 10 місяців тому +5

    Her working in the long dress..

  • @knowledgeispower6192
    @knowledgeispower6192 10 місяців тому

    And for the low low price of $12,000 this too could be yours.

  • @wr3ckt4ngl3
    @wr3ckt4ngl3 8 місяців тому

    I dont own a dress like that, can I still do this project?

  • @awpetepete
    @awpetepete 4 місяці тому

    Are ❤❤❤❤dev
    For fikr

  • @codygates9536
    @codygates9536 3 дні тому

    Sddc

  • @tinahiheels
    @tinahiheels 9 місяців тому

    i see alot of mistakes he made

  • @rl328
    @rl328 10 місяців тому

    Not great camera work. Way too many times where I thought would be nice to see the work that's going on instead of the workers.

  • @Profound52
    @Profound52 10 місяців тому +2

    Why would they allow her to wear that outfit and no gloves?

  • @alexknight7191
    @alexknight7191 10 місяців тому +1

    Tom Silva he is not. Nothing against Nathan's skills, but he just lacks Tom's charisma.

  • @austinmoehring6110
    @austinmoehring6110 10 місяців тому

    That's got to be a first. No knowledgeable explanations or advice from the craftsman. Not what I expected.

  • @PhpGtr
    @PhpGtr 10 місяців тому

    Jesus what a miserable homeowner. They got TOH to do their project, and it looks like he's getting teeth pulled the whole time.

    • @degenwow
      @degenwow 10 місяців тому

      it wasn't his idea