How to Install A Replacement Window On A House With Wood Siding

Learn how to replace an aluminum window with a brand new Milgard vinyl window with a nailing fin. This is an install that was completed on a house with wood sheet siding.

In this video, you'll learn how to replace the window without taking the siding off. You'll also learn how to using the flashing tape and z-bar flashing to create a water-tight seal and keep moisture from penetrating into the home.

First, we start out measuring the window, so me make sure to order the right size.

Then, we'll remove the trim and cut the siding back so we can remove the old aluminum window.

Once we've removed the window, we'll make sure the bottom of the rough opening is level, and install our first piece of flashing tape.

Then, we can put the window in. You'll notice the new window has a nailing fin. This is important to have in this type of installation.

This is great project to take on if you are looking to get rid of your aluminum windows and install energy efficient vinyl windows.

Enjoy!

[sunnysacto]

excellent, one of the best video's for window install

[MohanSingh-obim]

Looked though almost 50 different videos to look for the depth difference in windows. How come nobody else discusses this major step ? Thank you for helping me out.

[MichaelMike]

In northern California many houses are sided with T1-11 and the windows are aluminum. This video is very applicable to houses in that area.

[rubengonzalez]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for ..thank you ! you've given me the information I was looking for in a VERY easy to understand format ..and ultimately the confidence to DIY my own windows !

[northcountryhermit]

I used to maintain Mrs. Milgards Landscaping! Her 15' high rhododendron gardens were GORGEOUS!

[clintoniob]

Such a well done video. I like the way you explained things in detail. Very informative. This application directly applies to my own project. One thing I noticed: it's common practice for the exterior trim on the bottom to sit between the side trim pieces rather than below. Great Job

[daveycrockett]

Awesome Video - wish I would have watched this first. I figured out after the point - that all I had to do was measure the depth difference for my new window and make accommodations. I didn't do that so I have to rebuild the drywall trim and cut to the appropriate depth and re-install to fit. Watched many other videos for installing/replacing windows. Your video is the best that I have seen. Thanks for sharing. I have also subscribed. Keep up the great work with the videos.

[TRUCKERTV]

I've watched so many videos, this one is the best one I seen so far.

[mezula]

Great job! your instructions are clear and uncomplicated. thank you!

[MarionBlair]

What a great job. Wish we had contractors with this skill around here,

[prreed]

good video man...the tool that i found works great is the milwaukee oscilating tool instead of the circular saw and saw zaw

[unclestubs]

This is NOT a replacement window. This is the same as new construction. A replacement window does not have a nailing fin. Replacement windows fit to the inside of the old hole of the old window, similar to a block construction home except there is no flange around d the replacement window. Replacement windows do not have a flange or nailing fin. But this is the best video I have found for replacing g a window in general.

[CaliCowboy]

Thanks man this is the exact video I was looking for ! I have been searching for weeks and this was finally recommended to me which is my exact install I have to do at home .

[brigidoanguiano]

Thank you for sharing exelente job thank you so much and keep up the good work

[ronburns]

That is very similar to my window project and help immensely. Thank you for the video.

[mikel.laughridge]

thank you. You gave me some great tips.

[tcsadt]

I would recommend the bottom exterior trim is install in between the side exterior trim and not beneath. This allows for a positive drainage plain to every face of material installed.

[TheMjobie]

Very well done...i like how you explained everything.. which anyone should be able to follow your video and do the job correctly.
.the one thing I think isn't such a good idea..using screws.. because nails won't stand out when you nail them flush.. screws you have to cover up with spackle or something..

[xbrizzcakez]

nice video, next time run the trim on the left/right sides all the way down and fill in the lower horizontal piece last. its a better water proofing step

[mc]

Thank you guys,
I'm doing my windows,
My concern is that my house have a 20 in total
I want to start with 2 at the time, my wife don't trust I'll be able to nail it, but thks to all of you guys that post this tope of videos
God bless you all
Moises from Bakersfield Ca