How to Replace Windows The RIGHT WAY

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[mismag]

Nice. Would like to see how you finished the brickwork around the windows.

[MCSgt]

I completed my 1964 home residing project and the Prosoco system was outstanding. Matt’s other video on the system and metal sill pans for the doors around the home are great videos to watch in conjunction with this video.

[xraydelta]

Another fine video; especially helpful to me as a retiree who does most of the retrofitting and remodelling on our mid century home in rural Oregon. Very helpful. Thanks to you and your sponsers. Just like others who commented: This is why I sub to your channel, which provides state of the art construction methods and materials. Thank you sir.

[CaptainsOrders]

great vid Matt, as a remodeler who runs into this pressboard material pretty regularly, this is an incredible product! thanks for the knowledge as always!

[PlayStationKing]

Thank you Matt, your videos have really helped me through my Remodeling process.
I have Re-Built a 1940's Ranch home and updated it to modern standings, while adding 1K+ sqft.
As my first Build, your videos truly helped in areas I didn't quite understand or were unfamiliar on.
So. Thanks, keep pushing innovation.

[davidmandziuk]

Got that nasty fiberboard on my house in Michigan. Built in '63. First video that someone addressed that stuff. Think removing perimeter brick is overkill, but thanks good stuff

[craigtate]

Love the way you build! I have an old house up in ohio, old windows with aluminum siding...couldnt stand the idea of using crummy replacement windows (no nail flange). So I cut off a few inches of siding around the old windows and installed new installation windows. Iam so much happier with this process. Yes it takes longer, but so worth it in my opinion. No more exposed wood. No caulk joint s to redo. And drastically more airtight then a replacement.

[steveballa]

Matt: “We’ll see you next time, on...the BUILD SHOW!” I keep hearing that in my head when doing projects around the house. Love it!

[bryanatwood]

Just purchased a brick home. It will need new windows soon( original windows from '57). I love the step by step, and full explanation. The Build Show is a huge help on what right looks like. Keep it up sir, thanks.

[stankaliski]

As some have mentioned I would like to see how they finished the brick. I have a early 70's brick ranch and I think my house also uses that backer board behind the brick. So many videos of window replacements are done on for houses with "standard" wood/siding exteriors. I watched this video hoping I could glean a little information on the process required to replace the windows in my house. Preferably without wrecking the brick exterior. :-) I would like to see you do a window replacement video on a house with a brick exterior over wood framing. Without breaking the brick :-)

[pharmdiesel]

Excellent! I am in the process of renovation the Brick Up-Down duplex that I live in and this is the best advice for my particular window situation.I just ordered an Albion gun and in process of ordering the Prosoco products & Backer rod. I appreciate you sharing. Thanks

[TomofAllTrades]

Thank you for the great information. This product is exactly what we are looking to use on our silo/shipping container home build. Our project is similar to a remodel/replacement window situation in that the penetrations for the windows will be cut in the exterior steel of the silo that has 2 x 6 framing on the interior. I would love to see a quality video on the topic of a window or series of windows installed in a curved wall (such as a turret on a Victorian house). Thanks again for another great video.

[TudorSI]

For years I've hated dealing with fiber board and flashing. This looks like the right fix to it. I'll be using this method on the next

[FixthisCD]

Never seen the shims used under the flange (usually under the window) but makes sense. Thank you

[toobsterdude]

Excellent Matt. Man, I'd switched out windows on a house 5 years ago. Wish I had used that stuff, I can tell it would have worked great.

[shaunlowe]

Those where some great looking products. Especially line the air dam. I'll never use spray foam again! Really appreciated the attention to detail.

[meanpicker]

Awesome info and install! Thanks!! I had been curious to learn about that fluid applied flashing.

[moxiemulgrew]

Great workmanship and products.. All the best from Ireland

[chris]

Interesting to note that the old method seemed to accomplish the job successfully as I see no weather damage.

[MrTiger]

I think that's the first I ever seen anyone do the FULL window replacemen on youtubet. Usually people do replacement window and ignore the biggest problem if air leak around the old window install. It';s false economy because it's a halfway job.. Cool products... very specialized purpose. I have done full window replacement on two houses and foamed the gaps around window frame (completely filling the cavity). In both homes, the utility expenses were reduced by a huge margine… more than 50%. It tells you how little people think of air leak in the past. Even more energy saving can be achieved with sealing all other leaks in the house.