How To Install A Window In 12 Minutes! - Beginners Guide

In this video, I'm going to show you how to install a window! This window installation video consists of how to properly flash the window in a new construction building. New construction windows have a nailing flange, so it will be different method of installation compared to a replacement window for a remodel. This is a beginners guide that is in a step-by-step format, so you can easily follow along and do it yourself, if you are into DIY!

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Disclaimer: This video is all based on my personal opinion and is for entertainment purposes ONLY. I am not a financial advisor, CPA, attorney, tax advisor, electrician, plumber, housing contractor, designer, or any type of profession to give advice. I am just a consumer sharing my experiences and research. If you do need knowledge for those types of things, I will advise you to seek help for those professionals.

[jonrk]

Happy to see Stiffler found his true passion. Keep up the good work!

[truemanley]

Hey Josh! I just wanted to say - I am incredibly grateful for your content. I have spent the last year building my family’s forever home, and your content has taught me everything from how to wire up panels, to installing doors, to running black iron gas lines. As a mother of six and woman- I have found it unbelievably difficult to get any local tradesmen to take me seriously let alone share knowledge on these subjects. I truly feel like I am able to do things because of your videos that I would never be able to do because I don’t fit in the conventional builder type. Thank you for your videos and always being a friendly face!

[jamesscheidt]

Nice job. One thing I would change is to not rely on caulk if you can have a mechanical joint. I would lap the tape in the bottom corners rather than rely on caulk.

[scottdezieck]

Another great video from you! Clear and simple

[Bustahbrown]

Awesome, very throughly explained yet simply process.

[noahfigueroa]

As always, excellent content! Thanks for sharing.

[michaelbrooks]

I am so grateful that I ran across one of your video a little over a year ago. Love all your video. My forever home is coming along. Thanks for the videos!!!

[RyanANewman]

This is just the video I was looking for for a window replacement. Thanks!

[marlonsummers]

Great content. I learn so much from your videos

[sunny-ey]

Extremely helpful! I plan to replace my old windows DIY as well

[luistello]

Brother, you are amazing! Keep going!

[Hoon.In_The_Air]

Hi Josh,
Thanks a bunch for all the house-building tips you've shared! Your videos are really great – your explanations are clear, the demos are easy to follow, and you break down the steps in a way that even beginners like me can get it. I'm getting ready to build my own tiny house, and I've got to say, your videos are seriously boosting my confidence. A huge thank you!

[georgerose]

best vid ive seen on installing AND proper use of insulating tape

[eyyo]

Thank you for instructional video…hi from Prince George, BC

[robavis]

Thank u for your videos i use them alot . You explain things really good.

[eman]

I haven't seen flashing tape used in other videos. I love his videos and have definitely learned a lot. I always look forward to his videos! Learning a lot before buying and doing things myself!

[davidharrison]

Ive done more windows in remodeling but when ever I could, I love using the flashing tape. The important part on a remodel was making sure the wall thickness and whether it is drywall or plaster. I usually made my own extension jams on certain installs. I love the single double hung window especially for a first floor situation.
Great install step by step Josh. 🔨🔨👍🏻

[mrs.cornbread]

Thank you for taking the time to walk through this. We are building a new house and this will help us cut some costs. I do have a question - you didn’t put flashing along the bottom of the window on the outside. Is that okay to miss or do you recommend to put along the bottom as well?

[institches]

Very concise, thank you. I appreciate you explaining the different types and dimensions of windows. That was what confused me the first time I did this.

One note: I usually see it recommended not to fully silicone the bottom flange, with the justification that it will let any water that DOES manage to get back there escape.

I'll be looking forward to seeing how you finish the siding around the window.

[ckuiper]

Awesome - as all-ways!
Feature wise, I enjoy a double hung window with a full screen to drop down and raise up for better air circulation. For a garage single hung is fine. Also makes easier to completely remove & clean tracks every few years.
I'll only buy those with pure virgin vinyl so frame doesn't resemble a clorox bottle in 6 months.. and finally, as required is a constant force balance system (it resembles a retractable tape measure) so there is no lubrication maintenance and cleaningbin those pesky spiral balance rodes, nor any strings to break over time.
Peace out.😎