The MOST Cost Effective Way to Replace Your Windows

[@jamess1787]

I admire you for the lack of cursing. I just put up shelving in my half rotten shed, I was swearing like a sailor. 😢😂

[@SudburyMan]

At that point... Easier to build shed around shelf 😆😂

[@DougASAP]

It must be high quality post-production audio editing (muting).

[@briansdumbchannelderpy6986]

There’s one of him and his son building something (maybe a shed) . He cusses a lot lol

[@1Maddd2mackxxx]

That's because certain people are born to do certain jobs. They had the temperament to do so without cursing. I'm like you. I know two languages English language and profane language

[@bmc6085]

😂😂😂😂

[@joshuacourtney3916]

I have so much respect for this guy. The patience he has is like a buddhist.

[@MBMCincy63]

3 minutes in and I am already giggling. Always a pleasure to watch Jeff work his magic. Tried to catch the reflection see who's videoing.... YAY, Matt is helping! Awesome teamwork.

[@FerachiGames]

Been renovating a double-wide from 1999 and it seems to have a lot of the same issues: a thousand nails per foot of material, multiple adhesives (nails, caulk, silicone, staples.. oh man the staples), vinyl gypsum boards not centered on studs, and on and on it goes. Makes me feel a little bit better about my abilities seeing you deal with the same issues. Good luck with the rest of the project! I can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks for watching the first episode in my newest series, I'll be renovating this double wide trailer with 20K. This series will focus on how to renovate on a budget. New videos every Saturday! Make sure to subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss out. Watch the full series 👉🏼kzbin.info/aero/PL34cQkzKfXWZJ4GlOjXNhCHmIJDrLGp6tCheers!

[@denisegaylord382]

Hey Jeff, you card for siding, is actually a short for saving your drywall mud, 😂 oops! 😳

[@publicmail2]

Do yourself a favor, put a 2" iso on your roof and use a elastomeric coating, it will save you $ on cooling. What's you R value in ceiling?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

@@denisegaylord382 thanks for the heads up, I got ahead of myself, that video comes out this weekend. We will update the card once its out. Cheers!

[@denisegaylord382]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY it happens, 😂. I was all excited about the siding and got mud instead, lol... No worries! 😁 I will wait with worms on my tongue...

[@JonathanSanders-bv8ph]

I joined membership. I haven’t received info on how to access the calls, etc. wondering how long it takes to receive the information?

[@davidchavez81]

I'm glad he showed all the bloopers, it is good to expect things to go wrong!

[@KarolinaKara-ng2ko]

That is really accurate. I'm excited to have seen one of your films because I plan to conduct some budget remodeling in the upcoming years. I'll defiantly be following this series.

[@noire1001]

Watching this makes me thankful we have brick houses where I live. Its super easy to remove and install a window between brick reveals and then put a perimeter silicone seal around it and its 100% water tight. No messing around with tape lol.

[@kevinshea4776]

I'm with you Jeff on the figuring how it all works to see what the work load is ahead...great strategy and when you have to take a step back to do it right (or several steps!), then do it right! I'm glad you had issues along the way as that is reality... and you pressed on!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers kevin!

[@Thee-AmateurAn94]

Great new windows Jeff, energy efficiency and weatherproofing just went waaaaaayyy up on that manufactured home 💪🏽

[@cantgetright742]

Dad was a window guy back in the day. He was installing one on a second floor and fell back out of the window and he tried to stop it. He knew he was screwing up but by time his brain said stupid it was too late. He caught it alright it. He caught it and it shattered and cut up everything in his hands and wrists. That was a good 30 years ago and he still feels the impact of that.

[@AaronPace93]

I had professional help install my windows just recently. I don't have a manufactured home, but I did it how you did at the end. uninstall the siding, then install the window with the nailing flange. Taping and sealing it is the best way to go.

[@matthewvanselow1979]

Jeff, I just wanted to let you know that I enjoy watching your videos. I have learned so much from your easy to follow (and understand) method of instruction. I also really like how you put all the highs and lows on camera, because in reality things are not always going to go as planned. A true DIYer must be able to overcome challenges in order to move forward with any given project. Kudos!

[@mattt6511]

I really love that your working on mobile homes I hope there is more like this!

[@philipmaciata6395]

Hey Jeff, thanks for the great video like always. Would you be able to make a video on how to grab the proper measurements for window replacement? Specifically when it’s finished on the inside I.e trimmed etc

[@jessikadunn7931]

We will be doing windows in our new home soon, this video is so helpful

[@chrismumpton4981]

Great video and super informative. Thank you so much for this! I have a ton of old windows that need replacement and this was an amazing tutorial. I finished rewiring the entire house, redoing the plumbing, redo on the vinyl siding and the last thing I really needed was to get some new windows.

[@cherricrittenden894]

The “putty” is “Butyl Tape”. This product has been used with travel trailers for decades. One of my vintage camper…..1950’s …. Has butyl tape that’s still soft and still waterproofing my windows through today. Of course while doing renovations I removed and re-applied the exact same butyl tape to reseal. It works. So 45 years around a stationary mobile home is a good choice to prevent water penetration ….

[@smirkinatu5512]

Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video. Sincerely.

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

22:25 What's the chances jeff replaced the paneling and old drywall with new drywall? Enyone one up for a Bet Yes No Jeff, we need a poll to Bet You Guys got to give this a ❤ Lets do it

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

community post coming at ya. soon!

[@gergemall]

Thx Jeff. Lots on my list now . I love the yellow three speed driver. Love it ❤

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Best drill I own!

[@gergemall]

THATS WHY I BOUGHT IT. IM DEDICATED AND navigating my health challenges but I’m Doing this renovation here in St Louis , Missouri. Cheers

[@SewingMamaJulie]

Thanks for the insight on the window install process! Greetings from Bristol, Wisconsin!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Bristol!

[@johndough23]

Never rest your ladder on glass be my advice. Especially when the feet are anchored on mud.

[@CodyCarSales]

Get used to seeing a TON of nails in everything in the ol Florida mobiles LOL. It’s fun to watch someone else go through the same stuff I did :p

[@manyakus8919]

Jeff is the man. Next step houses on Mars!!!!

[@AndreaSimone57]

I can think of some ppl I'd like to send to mars

[@goombabear]

I painted over that dark wood paneling in my manufactured homes. I painted it a stone white. It takes a lot of priming, but it makes the interiors look brand new. We also added vinyl plank flooring and crown molding throughout.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sure thing one of these days. Cheers!

[@xmassan20906]

37:50 is there a way to use the wavy siding to let the wall breathe? Give wind driven water a way to hit a kickout and weep out?

[@mithrielmackay2283]

Planning to replace windows on my masonry and cinderblock house in Florida so looking through your videos. I'm wondering if an option on this project would have been to trim it out on the outside with the tracks for hurricane sheets and still get a good seal and clean look.

[@dougweldon7213]

I watched your show about building a shed. With a few minor variations, i built mine in Long Beach, CA. THANKS. I would like to send you a photo of it.

[@ItsJaaane]

We are also renovating our double-wide in Florida and I like the new windows in this video! Could you please tell me what kind of windows maybe a model number?

[@planesandbikes7353]

Nice when the window flange is not buried under stucco or siding like that! For sure it is folly to just call up some 'window company' and they send around a salesman to shock you out of your boots with insane prices. I had Andersen come in and quote me $22k for 7 windows! That's $3k per window! nuts. I ended up doing custom made renovation-flange windows myself for about $700 a piece (lots of polyurethane of course, came with black finish I paid extra for). It was not difficult and did not have to break the stucco. I will change two most with off the shelf Jedwens for $270 a piece (break stucco, enlarged vertically, more flashing and sealing work)

[@maddierosemusic]

I'm sure you realized this now but that vinyl siding was installed on top of the original corrugated aluminum. People do that because it looks better. We just did one near Bradenton with vinyl siding that looks like cedar shakes and it looks terrific, very cozy looking. We actually demoed all the exterior walls and reframed like a house. Our scrap guy loved us for all the aluminum we gave him.

[@pat6703]

So by reframing all the exterior walls, were you able to have your home insurance change your house from a manufactured house to a stick-built house? Did your insurance go down significantly? Where can I learn more about how to do that? I’m paying like $5,000 for my home insurance and I’m in The Villages, FL which is central part of the state.

[@maddierosemusic]

@@pat6703 We don't pay insurance for this house, it would be too expensive and we own it free and clear. If you have a mortgage you need insurance. $5k seems super high for the VIllages area. I'd shop around. Doing what we did with a permit would be super expensive, but if you just install a "permanent foundation" under your manufactured house, that changes the nature of it a lot and wouldn't be too expensive. Ask your agent if that would help.

[@arofibook]

I hope you filmed this a Florida stuff in the winter because the most fantastic time to be home in Canada is June to September. It would be frickin’ insane to work in Florida in the summer.

[@Jdogjim27]

Just curious, were you working in Palmetto FL.? If so I lived six houses down from that one for 10 years. Kinda miss the neighborhood. And the local restaurants.

[@XxXx-wt5we]

Must be nice to be in Florida when it is freezing in Ottawa. Question, should you not use zip tape around the frame. Ask windows will eventually leak and zip tape help protect the frame from rot. Would you spray foam the gap between the windows and frame from the inside?

[@itsnickromano]

Can you make a video on how to install siding around a window that does not have a nailing flange?

[@yosipko5282]

I had double wood windows at my house (draft everywhere) . I left the outer frame, paint it to match new pvc ones, and screwd pvc frame in old wood outer frame. Little bit of silicon in corners. Few day job. They been up 5 years now without single issue. Dont be afraid to change windows, they are simple job!

[@johnwiks2597]

That humble trailer is built better than most million dollar homes.

[@Turk_85]

I own a 90s manufactured home and intend to do some budget remodeling in the coming years. Windows are definitely on my to-do list, so thanks for the video. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on this series. It's probably been addresses later in the video (you just removed second window at this point) or series, but it looks to me like you have two layers of siding there. The original siding with the vertical ridges, then the vinyl siding applied over that. I don't know what's under the siding on mine and have been considering removing the siding and checking it out when it comes time to do the windows. Did have siding on one end pulled where the split is to fix poor installation and didn't appear to be much protection or insulation under there, so might actually be worth pulling to beef up insulation and protection.

[@Pathos312]

When applying the puddy strip, would roughing the vinyl nail flange with a piece of sandpaper make the application better or no?

[@muddslide8829]

Do you have any videos on window replacement in brick houses?

[@racerx6384]

That's all I do every day. Totally different animal.

[@williamhouseholder1558]

after tearing stuff apart its nice to hear another man struggle a bit =)

[@itsmykelife]

Hello sir may i ask if we can still have a window grant if we do DIY in our windows? Thank you

[@peter.g6618]

Hi Jeff. Awesome content and video. Windows look great. Great work. 👍👌🙂

[@racerx6384]

Tape is chemistry. You could silicone underneath the flange and use a flashing tape over the flange.

[@joe4804]

“It’s best to uninstall something to learn how it was put together”…*literally 30 seconds later..”sometimes you have to use force.”

[@rhtservicesllc]

27:15 Most likely screwed into an existing hole. Anybody else notice say that when doing the first window, that it wasn't going to put the putty on the bottom. Then later he says he forgot to put it on the bottom and then proceeds to do so? Also title should clarify that this is how windows should be done for a mobile home. stick frame homes do have varying sizes where as mobile home typically does have standard sizes.

[@quadfunpi]

I wanted to see a video about the sub floor, I read once where the person who bought manufactured homes would first gut then lay 1/2" sub floor over the particle board that disintegrates when it gets wet. They didn't remove it, then lay. Thoughts?

[@micha-42]

My first exterior door I installed after watching a video of yours. Went to my local hardware shop in the Midwest and asked for flashing tape. They had no clue whatsoever what it was. Ended up ordering some on Amazon for an obnoxious price (the large black sticky kind). Didn't realize I could use tyvek tape for it! Isn't the red tape for vapor barrier seams the same?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

very similar. Cheers! most likely a 3M product white labelled for branding purposes.

[@collin9085]

Most importantly, you can NOT use house wrap tape for the sill pan flashing. Jeff did not flash the most important part, the sill pan, at all. But house tape is also a bad product for flashing the rest of the opening, even over the nailing flange.

[@kennieloo6357]

You’re the COOLEST. Thank you!

[@executivesteps]

“Dates the house” “Nice new vinyl look” The only thing this guy knows about the building trades is to watch a few YT videos and act as if he’s some sort of expert on everything. One of the greatest cons on KZbin.

[@Snellreviews]

Cool we build mobiles where I work. I checked your website I went to look at merch but did not see any when I clicked on merch button

[@emartinez6584]

Good Morning , there is a trailer park here in Glendale Az , across the road by the Glendale nine Drive-in , Nine outdoor movie screens , where people are replacing the siding with Stucco , Do they do that in your Area ?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I have not seen that yet. Cheers!

[@arthurmiller8336]

You supposed to put a little bit of glass cleaner on the the tape that is a trick the glass companies on KZbin it gives you a few minutes to move it around so it doesn't stick and then once the glass cleaner

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

I like it.❤

[@flyingswallow3586]

Jeff, what do you think of that show “Love it List It” hosted by fellow Canadians? We watch it all the time, it would be better if you were the contractor though!

[@shaneomac271]

i like the look of the darker windows better. nonetheless another great video!

[@Thatsrhomer]

Jeff, I was taught to not seal the bottom of the window, that way any moisture that is in there can escape. I see that you added putty tape to the bottom of yours. Curious as to your thoughts as you have enlightened this DIYer on many things.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I am more concerned about wind driven rain than the odd drop that gets behind. this house is on a/c all year round and any moisture will dry to the inside. I just don't want the sill to get wet and go to mold.

[@racerx6384]

You can seal bottom but should leave 3 voids for water to drain out one each at ends and one at center. You should also put a sill pan under your window so if there is wind driven rain it doesn't get past your pan.

[@LandyXB]

10:20 love the animal noises for extra strength

[@racerx6384]

You should put the torpedo level at the sill. The sash can be out of square to the frame. Theres play between the sash and frame so it can slide up and down. Better yet use a laser level a torpedp level isnt accurate. Before placing the window in the opening you can caulk shims onto the sill at the edges and every 12 inches and verify that they are level with each other. When you place your window in you know its level off the bat.

[@ravneiv]

Looks like the trailer was resided with vinyl?

[@peggyriordan9857]

I like the installation part of the video, but the windows didn't have any insulation attached to the sides, tops and bottoms and I was wondering why. When we replaced our windows, they came with foam insulation around the whole window to add insulation to them even though they were double pane with gas insulation as well. I would think that would be better in such a hot area. I mean this to be an honest question. You really do have ALOT of patience to get through all of this. We are in Illinois and our hardware stores have boxes of tape too!! Thanks!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

we just spray foam later if needed. in a southern climate it is less of an issue.

[@ronaldchevalier9804]

Having grown up and worked on many mobile homes of that age, what you are calling a corrugated weathering system under the siding is not. That is the original exterior shell of the home. That final siding and window cover what added later, perhaps 1990s. ‘70 and early ‘80 exterior were that patterned aluminum exterior that is inside your walls. That also adds to the number of nails and adhesives used.

[@jlearcrawford8852]

What would you say would be the best place to get the best quality windows in the US?

[@douggemmill3497]

jeff what is the best company to install a egress window

[@OtherDalfite]

Egress window installers are almost always going to be contractors which are local to your area

[@weekendworkbench1]

Insightful as Always! Thanks!

[@bklynwam]

Great video, shows your determination on how to do work correctly when other things are not as you are expecting before taking the project. You are great at improvising. Would you do a video on windows replacement when you are dealing with stone work outside or without taking the siding off? Also good to add info in regards to installing replacement vs new construction windows.

[@tsetendorjee9040]

good and we love it!

[@jm100368]

I like the awning

[@fishlanding]

if you need any help let me know ! Ha..... I used to put off fixing stuff being afraid I'd screw things up..... but after doing enough DIY my wife and I are pretty good at it..... if you're willing to realize you will most likely to run into some more work than planned and use your physics first planning most people will come out okay using good materials.....

[@anothey93]

Great informative video! However there are many different sizes of windows in mobile homes. Mine from 1999 has 3 different sizes. My mothers from 1997 has extra wide windows much different than mine. Both of us have a standard modern style of window with the sash that easily flips down for cleaning and what not.

[@jandroid1962]

Since you snapped off the slats on the smaller piece why didn't you do the same for the bigger piece that you pulled off next? Wouldn't that have been easier?

[@zillyscoot9715]

I keep wondering if checking to level on a mobile home is the right thing when the whole home could be slightly out of level.

[@quallzone6219]

Thank you for showing a *realistic* demolition process. HGTV would probably have shown 2 people with *SLEDGEHAMMERS* wildly swinging in all directions.

[@darwinbodero7872]

Jeff has the patience of a saint

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

saint grunt!

[@mattp4079]

Tyvek tape is not suited for sealing windows. Rubberized flashing is. But its Florida and the wait list for a contractor is about a year so Im sure the homeowner doesnt care.

[@maureenjobb8882]

Where are you, still in Canada?

[@catsmeow5566]

I'm hoping my old steel windows will come out as easily. They are from 20s or 30s I think and some of them won't even open much less be able to move the bottom half. Gonna be real fun figuring out how to get those out. My J-tri goes right to the metal edge of the window so I don't know if there will be any way to get behind it from the outside, but we'll see. Can't remember if my windows came with the nailing flange or not. I suppose worst case we could remove the trim. Trim above the window looks identical to stuff on the sides so I don't think there was any sort of flashing to divert water away. Pretty sure the windows I got for my house are deeper than the ones designed for mobile homes. They aren't very heavy though so that is a plus. Double pane with argon and hopefully they won't be difficult to install. Hoping to install them from the inside so I won't have to be on a ladder for lifting and setting in to place, but we'll see. What was the specific name of the window putty stuff? I'm wondering if it will work for my windows when I install them. Butyl window sealing tape? My windows are smaller but a light higher from the outside so getting up to them will suck, but needs to be done. What do you do if the house itself is not level? Say over the years it started to slope. Do you just follow the natural slope of the house when installing windows so they don't look weird from the outside? Or do you try to keep them level? The birds look like the type that follow my cows around and sometimes ride the cows. Twice we had bees that somehow got into the attic and built hives right over my parents' bedroom. In Virginia there was honey dripping from the ceiling above their bed and when my father went to see what was going on, there was a 60lb hive close to falling through the ceiling.

[@jahshuah]

Watching Jeff passionately work with that knife in his hand always makes me nervous 🤣

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

most mistakes are only scratches , and the electrical tape takes care of that. Cheers!

[@goombabear]

How much of a price difference is there between the manufacturer home windows and regular stick-built home windows? I want to replace the windows in some of my rental homes. Three of them were built around 1980. I was wondering if we could reframe and add standard sized windows.

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

I reframed my windows to the next siz minards had cuz suppliers are hard to find. Neer me. I priced a window for $500. Somehow, Jeff got his for $200 I basically pad that after taxes.

[@b_uppy]

I'd love to find a few old awnings. In the states you can call Habitat for Humanity and they'll pick up a lot of old materials.

[@amac9245]

"Usual the worst storms come with wind" .........🤣

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

The previous windows looked better, with more glass area and better contrast being a dark color frame.

[@mrupholsteryman]

I had noticed that with a lot of the replacement windows I've seen that the border around the glass is so much thicker.... I wanna replace a few windows that the glass started having a purple haze between the layers...but can't seem to afford much anyways...but learning the skills so that when I can....I will do it myself. 😇🙏💪

[@thebluelunarmonkey]

And the framing was dry as a bone, no rot.

[@Thee-AmateurAn94]

Subjective, either way, the vinyl frame and dual pane glass with the low e (tint) on the new windows will improve the energy efficiency and weather proofing of the house 10 fold over the old single pane, aluminum windows. I’ve replaced many windows in these manufactured homes with vinyl and the customer is always very happy when they notice the reduction in sound from outside, the house is cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, their energy bills decrease significantly, and they don’t get dust coming in from outside anymore because the house is properly weather proofed thanks to the new vinyl windows (and doors where applicable)

[@edgarperez678]

Yes man... you are the man!!

[@wigglebolt4079]

Mobile home and palm trees, are you in Florida? I live in Florida 😊

[@dtm8073]

Yes, he's in Florida and please keep him there.

[@joeolejar]

With your guidance and encouragement I am tempted to at least consider replacing 5 windows which were not replaced with vinyl before we moved in. Not sure why they replaced 5 and not the rest

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers You got this!

[@quarantainment293]

$$$

[@jameswilliams4653]

what about the bottom seal tape

[@francisgill1929]

Well, Jeff, welcome to the good old days, I always thought they did not use a level, cause from the time you put a level on the new window, you have a space here and a space there, and boy they seem to love nails, there are enough nails in an old house to cover the entire western hemisphere, love your videos

[@colewolfe6601]

The bee scene earned you a like lol

[@publicmail2]

I don't mind American Craftsman HD windows because lifetime warranty. They mad me 13!!! replacements on 1 window until it was right. Fedex breakage and making it to wrong size their fault, but lifetime is a longtime vs 10 yr or like many manufactures. I see your Crofts are lifetime on sealed system.

[@last-life]

As a noob at DIY - Tuck tape is very very good.

[@JR-kk6ce]

I'll take a Robertson head any day of the week instead of a Phillips. The other day I was changing kitchen cabinets in my 80s house. I was drilling into the studs when a little voice started telling me HELLO! Sure enougth there was a 240 line running through the studs without any nail plates. 😮

[@andrewschafer8986]

Good save!

[@RD0919]

because of window pricing and install ive been hesistant to replace even though its getting about time to do so… however after watching this video, this is the exact reason ill probably have to bite the bullet and hire someone. I dont think theres enough swear words to justify this diy 🤣

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

I did it you can do it. It was scary but I figured it out only thing left for me is trim.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

trim video coming soon Caleb!

[@RD0919]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Hey Jeff… on your way home from Florida, stop by the Niagara Area and show me it can be done at my house! Endless beverages and food 🤣

[@consaka1]

Bugs, sugar ants, fire ants. I'm sealing the shit out of everything when it comes to windows doors and siding or sheathing whichever comes first.

[@tristinlegacy]

I think people just call it Tyvek tape in the south here. We love calling stuff by brand names as if it were a category here for some reason.

[@andyh7537]

As gaudy as they are, those cheap magnetic wrist bands are really useful for making screw cleanup easy. Picking through the flower bed is too much work.

[@ligyron2835]

There’s no real need to use the nailing flange on a replacement window. You can usually pop or cut the nail flanges off and just install the windows as a pocket replacement provided your rough opening is framed out properly. Even when it isn’t, I prefer to frame out the opening to fit the window rather than have to pull all the J channel and siding to be able to nail the fin flanges down. Ultimately window flashing tape, foam and caulking will seal it all up perfectly.

[@fredmontgomery9436]

35:16 That's what she said!

[@funstuffonthenet5573]

I like how it fits into the house so well. Some installs need trim all around the window. A lot more work to install that

[@dgrows]

When I did a window in my old trailer the exterior wall was thin sheet of metal and nothing else directly behind it was the insulation. It was built in 1988 and was garbage