How to Install a Replacement Window in an Old House

In this video I will be showing you how I installed a replacement window in my old cottage this weekend.

Today's Tool Kit
- Ryobi electric drill driver
- JCB gorilla bar
- Hammer
- Sledge hammer
- Bosch grinder
- Spirit level
- PVA adhesive
- bucket
- Mortar Admix
- Builders sand
- Cement
- Foam filler (expanding foam)
- Guaging trowel
- Edging trowel

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Charlie DIYte

[l.n]

dude doesn't fuck around, in all seriousness I thoroughly benefit and learn a great deal from these videos and your others, thank you

[colindyer]

Hi Charlie. Im good-ish as a paId handyman but you're bettererer. I'm 61, I have a small business and I take on only what I know. I am getting GREAT tips from you, you are a great help. You're a terrific presenter / teacher, and your vids are so clear and VERY easy to follow. Hope you carry on for many years and you get the success you deserve from this channel.

[clairegreenhill]

Currently converting 2 garage doors into window/French doors respectively - it’s an old stone barn garage and I haven’t actually done any window work before, but I know I prefer working with mortar mixes rather than silicon etc, have found with this house that the stones seem to prefer it (so to speak) so this was exactly the video I needed to reassure myself I’m doing ok! Marvellous…

[michaelburton]

Hi Charlie
You posted this over two years ago but I just needed it. I normally do cabinet work but today removed a rotted window and replaced it. Your video helped prepare me for the job and it all went swimmingly. Thanks a million

[stopwatch]

After watch your video I installed my pvc windows, thanks very much for the video.

[kasqad]

An excellent video and guide, I've always loved your videos, it's thanks to you I've not only gained confidence in my own ability but have also saved money whilst doing so! Look forward to the next venture!

Keep up the brilliant work!

[pompeymonkey]

Magic! I have a few windows to replace (one more urgently than the others lol!), but I don't want to pay someone else to do it for a load of reasons.
I can now see how relatively simple it is to do, thanks to you. :)

[GOrchestra]

Great stuff, Charlie! Thank you so much for gifting your knowledge for free to the rest of the DIY community 🙏

[mrbrown]

Excellent, Charlie! Thanks for posting 😊 👍

[hannahaboobaker]

I could rely on you I’m getting windows fitted in at this minute and just making sure that it’s done right! Thanks again !

[benwilkinson]

Good video. 2 things thatd make life a lot easier would be a reciprocating saw for removal of old windows, to avoid damage to the substrate by hammering and a proper gun for the foam. Much easier to control I find.

[nivea]

You shouldv'e put a few screws to fit the frame into the brickwork! Expanding foam is just glue LOL Once you get the boys wrestling in the bedroom; a knock or two will eventually make that frame fall out.

[chrisriordan]

Thanks for the tips once again Charlie, start putting my own windows in on Tuesday

[amyswale]

Well done taking on what I would call a scary job. Just wondered if you thought about using Lyme for your mortar as I hear Victorian brick houses don’t like the Portland stuff.

[woodgnomebambi]

Thanks Charlie, another great video with simple, clear instruction

[jonb]

Hi! Nice video - well-explained, thank you very much. I'm just about to do a similar job in an old stone-built cottage. I'm a bit scared of messing it up because they are sash windows and I'm not sure what I'll find when I get them out, but at some point we have to grasp the nettle don't we? Is there any way you could update on using frame fixings at some point please?

[elliotcowan]

Hi Charlie. How do you measure and order the right size of window to the greatest degree of accuracy without removing the window and discovering the true size of the aperture first? How much play are you allowing for and where on the original windows are you measuring to find this out? Thanks in advance.

[mgeo]

Awesome video! Thanks.

But duuuude! Wear a dust mask (or better!) when you're grinding brick! It doesn't seem important now, but it will later!

[shanemartin]

Thank you Charlie for all of your advice and simple explanations

[shaunaoneill]

How do you finish and seal the inside? Is it the same method as the outside?