We Made 5 DIY Windows from 2x4s and Saved $1,500

We built five custom windows to create a massive panoramic view in our tiny house loft using double pane, low-e coated, vacuum sealed window inserts and 2x4s from our local big box store.

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[dogmalogy]

a couple of points, the flashing needs to be bent at the bottom away from the house. Surface tension will allow the water to flow down and toward the house. Also for silicone chaulking, and to get a smoother cleaner finish, spray rubbing alcohol on the chaulking before smoothing it.

[brianmann]

You did a great job. However if someone wants to try this ; cut the channel for the windows first and the big cut second. The workpiece will be much more stable.

[AlinaKali]

Thank you guys for a comprehensive tutorial, as well as all the helpful tips in the comments!

[debbushee]

An ice cube works real well for smoothing calk . and the reason the window trim goes wider on top and longer on side is to drain water away from the wood

[kimjensen]

You gotta admire the sheer will to go DIY here - think it through and do it as best you can. A trained carpenter, not to mention an experienced window maker would probably have one or 2 suggestions to add, but - the lesson here is that the trial and error principle decides the outcome. Thanks

[rubystones]

I would love to know how your DIY windows have held up over time!

[fixpc]

Awesome video. I am getting so many ideas from this. Thank you. It looks really good and functional too!

[collinjc]

I like your detailed & kind instruction along the process step by step. I was planning to make my laundry room window in the basement, and this video will be very helpful! Thank you for your great teaching.

[terapiu]

I was thinking about this today, great job and thank you for some ideeas.Mitre saws don't have angles above 45 degrees because you can just substract from 90 what you want to get as a cut angle and turn it around, for ex if you want 47.5 degrees you just set 42.5 and turn the wood around :)

[rasmushansen]

absolutely brilliant guys thank you so much. I am about to make a window and never done it before, so this helps allot, Cheers.

[charlotte]

Haven’t seen you guys in a while. I love your videos. Your very clear with your explanations. Thank you.

[davidianmusic]

Thanks, I’m at basically this stage, but with recovered (Restore) Windows. This is encouraging.

[snsmystic]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing your know-how. I'd never seen metal studs/frames before, that's really interesting.

[saxyrep]

That's a very thorough and precise and well-done walkthrough. Thanks

[PerspectivePhilosophy]

Great video guys, definately going the extra mile with it. love the attention to little details, its the small additions that make it your own.

[matthewcacace]

Impressive! Nice work, great channel. Good luck with the new tiny house.

[joemiller]

Thanks so much for making this video, super helpful. I've got 22 windows on my 100 year old house, many need replacing and I'm considering following your direction!

[alec]

Wood glue would be best for the corners, glue the ends line up the two pieces and use tiny finish nails to hold them in line then use a strap to clamp around the window checking for square. Run the bead of sealant in the channel before assembling them around the glass and finish the outside with a second "trim bead". Great work though!! One of the few videos I've found actually making the frames

[richardlove]

Use redwood, paint the end wood and learn how to use linseed oil putty to hold in your glass, loads easier and so easy to do. Great job guys.

[joejoebus]

That is awesome you build your custom windows. Great job.