windowsnmore.com This is the process of window replacement on a house with stucco. We are located in Prescott & Lake Havasu AZ Arizona. We offer replacement windows and also service Prescott Valley, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, & Sedona.
Good video, very instructive I'm going to be installing 2 retro windows that way ...I do it the old way by cutting the stucco & then I have to re-stucco a lot more work I have videos on that on my RU-vid channel. Thanks for the tips now I should be able to install a window in under an hour rather than 2 days.. I will make a video on that & I will give you a shout-out. Thanks again.
Thanks! I've been having problems with the outside sealant drying up and pulling away from the stucco after 5 years on all my windows. Gonna try the CRL polyurethane to see if it's any better.
Why when I did search for installing windows this does not come up, I have to have the window distributor send me this?!?! The RU-vid search is broken! This is by far the best video on installing these retrofit windows I have seen and should be at the top of the search results.
Very helpful video but like other people is mention the weather seal from inside is very importan also, most of costumers replace their windows to be more efficient and foam weather strips or foam sprayed definitely will improve your values.
In the case of a 2nd story: Is it necessary to stand outside (as on scaffold)? Or can this procedure be executed exclusively from inside the wood-frame, stucco building? There are a lot of these in southern California and I own one.
What would your approach be on a home with stucco and wood window frame that have a wood brick mold that is fastened to the exterior wall as well as the window for mounting ?
Great video, Great looking window, nice looking caulk lines and it surely covers the stucco installation process very well!! I am curious about a few small details that could have been covered here for the home owners attempting to install stucco windows in their homes by themselves and using this video as a guide. Maybe this step was not included in the video during a cut sequence? Was the insulation added between the vinyl and interior walls prior to install of the interior trim?
Excellent video! I like the idea of keeping as much glass as possible. Can I also cut the top and bottom fin? I don't mind grinding them off causing dust and debris.
Depending on the type of frame you have, you may wish to avoid grinding the base channels too much. Most of the frames are made square channel with fins that are embedded into the stucco. You can risk revealing those fins by grinding too much of the frame down.
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Clean work but why didn't you spray window/door foam around the inside gap between the new window frame and drywall before adding the self-adhesive trim?
Why bother? That hack install is ridiculous. They simply use cheap latex painters caulk to "seal" the window to the porous stucco - water can pour thru that assembly, so why worry about air?
@@Rlprime proper way is to completely remove the existing window - need to break out stucco 4-6" around the window to tie existing waterproofing to new window assembly. Otherwise, you're not doing a damn bit of good, and most likely creating a bigger problem. Why this hack contractor is able to get away with such laughably shambolic installs is because his windows rarely see rain in Arizona. In wet climates, those windows would leak like sieves. In Arizona, they still leak, but it's mostly hot air infiltrating expensive-to-cool interiors. But they 'look' good and unsuspecting victims, er, customers are none the wiser.
@@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb his install was fine. They didn't break the original vapor barrier. They Caulked behind the z bar. I didn't see what ceiling he used, though. They did use a textured polyurethane to finish the caulking on the outside. That stuff absolutely needs to be painted, because it attracts dirt and looks like crap in no time. It is not going to leak water. He should have foamed around it, though. He also should have shimmed under the track, because if you don't, over time the weight of the sash is going to bow that crappy vinyl frame down. It's going to screw up your reveal between your sash and your jamb, and it's going to pop off your crappy vinyl trim quick. It's also going to generate a warranty call, because now there's daylight between the sash and the jam in the upper corner, because this frame is sagging at the bottom in the middle.
Awesome video. I’m thinking of replacing some arched windows in my home but was gonna break the stucco and install flashing due to humidity in the inside. Do you think it’s better just to do this ?
When you put the window in the opening, you used caulking to hold the window in place. I did not see you use any fasteners on the inside or outside to hold the window in place. Is this window held in place by caulking only?
Why wouldn't you cut your interior trim at 45 degrees for a cleaner corner to match the window frame itself, and maybe I missed something but I didn't see any insulation go in before the interior trim was put on. Otherwise looked pretty good.
Thank you for the video - installers here want to rip out the old frame and make a mess of my stucco. Although I would do some different area protection and final detailing; the video was well made and informative and will save me hundreds... at least.
Good video, but I think you left one very important step out, the weep holes at the bottom, they should be left uncaulked so water doesn't sit inside the bottom rails... no?
I wish I could see how he removed the side fins. What kind of a tool does he have there? How do I remove the side fins please! I have an aluminum frame. I"m having to grind them out? Thanks
looked like a small break for ductwork, you can class/p it on the aluminum and bend it back and forth the aluminum will work harden from the bending and snap off
I guess you don't foam the existing aluminum window on the inside? Not sure isn't that why people replace the aluminum windows? Due to exterior weather transfer?
I am going to be replacing my aluminum windows to vinyl, and I cannot figure this out for the life of me. My windows (MI) are recessed in stucco. There's about 1/4 inch of stucco that covers the small flanges that protrude from the sides of the window. There has to be a better way than chiseling out the stucco from around every window and then replacing it. someone said to just tear out the old window by taking the glass out first then twisting, cutting and bending the frame out. If that is true, then how the heck can the new one fit?
I've been doing Windows for 25 years . tape the caulk? because you can't caulk? then when you pull the tape your caulk pulls too and shows the tape line and sticks up. This type of installation is called jump frame and you are suppose to use foam insulation before you put on your flat trim inside.. also you you need to lay a bead of caulk/lock tight on the window before you put your trim, to hold it.. the tape on the flat trim will fail and not stick to the window.. Then you have a service, which I'm sure your use to. horrible
Here is the problem with his exterior caulking. He is putting a small bead at the ends of the window frame as the vinyl expands and shrinks (a lot) It will pull the caulk and you will have a leak. I just redid neighbors windows that the caulk failed and there were hugh gaps. Caulking is a piss poor material to seal out water. It just is. Mechanical IE a piece of trim is much better. The edges of the frames like the tip of your finger is not enough grab. It will open (ask how I know) Plus caulk has a certain ability to flex. Gotta research one that will flex enough.. Still it will leak, (suckers bet) Did you know your homeowners insurance has removed mold and mildew damage from its coverage! Makes a lot of sense when you see this installation.. Then you used NO freakin window foam around the frames and only have a thin piece of vinyl trim( speachless) Great r factor your getting there(not getting) Then to use caulk on the inside of the window that will discolor and attract dirt. Now that has to be painted so you will have a amateur hour look.. Remember the original windows were put in under the stucco and for a really good reason.. I restored homes for a living and this aint it.. Remember most contractors go out of business every 7 years or so then restart under a new name to avoid the warranty and damage claims.. I was a kitchen salesperson and other division did anderson windows.
This company is scamming every customer. Looks like they are using a cheap latex caulk against that rough old stucco and expecting it to be watertight? It would be laughable if it weren't so contemptuously pathetic. In this vid, at least the window is covered by the porch above, but heaven help any window that is exposed to driving rain with a southwest exposure.
This guy really doesnt like any other company doing what he does but why did you not miter the corner trim pieces that you installed at the end square cuts look like crap
1.I don't think you want to tell your costumers you want to cut corners and get the easy way out like you said on your video. It would be nice if you would slow down on the process instead of jump or forward from the begging to the end, that's the part I want it to see. Why you didn't insulate around the gab window before install the inside trim
+Art Rios He says maintaining the max amount of glass can't be done by taking short cuts or the easy way out. It's primarily a commercial for his company not a DIY video. I'm looking for a DIY video myself and I am with you 100% wondering why he left that big air space around the window. I think I would have spray foamed it before trimming it up.
You lose a few inches of window opening when you use this type of replacement window. You have to order the window to slip inside of the old frame. You have to figure out how big a window you can stuff in there after removing whatever metal you can. If you do this yourself, make sure you put shims under the track, because it will sag over time otherwise.
Silver line is a l;ow end window to say the least. if i had enough money i could win that award easy. just a new Construction grade window replaceable in about 10 yrs
This is a joke, right? Just use a cheap caulk to seal the frame against the stucco??? I'd love to see your contract and all the exculpatory language you used to not have your backsides sued into the next century. Unbelievable.
Who care what other companies do, worry about the services you provide. If you keep comparing yourself to the competition your just showing how insecure you are in the services you provide.
@@mcola6397 Haha! Seriously? There’s no way it only takes an hour per window, right? My landlord’s changing every window in my apartment tomorrow and this replacement looks very similar to my building: stucco, same kind of windows, etc. She’s saying they can do two apartments per day, seven windows in each apartment. I’m guessing they’ll get half done in a work day. Hope I’m wrong.
