How to fit a window board/window sill to uPVC window frame.

[@chevyimp5857]

Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge.. great video

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Its great to share knowledge and also gain it. 👍 Thanks for watching and your comment. 😎

[@labman20]

Thanks for the great video, got to fit a window board to a block work internal skin this weekend so will follow this guide.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. That's great that my video may have helped you.👍 Take your time with window board and good luck.😎 Cheers.

[@amateurtorque6709]

Great comprehensive video, Nice to hear a carpenter explain measurements in metric.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. I always take hard measurements in metric, but sometimes estimate them in imperial.😎 Thanks for watching and your comment.👍

[@ksly7426]

neva seen anyone round the ends of the sill verry nice work. also completely different way to attach the sill compared too how i was trained. love the videos keep it up

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi KSLY. What method do you use to fix the window board? Just curios. 👍

[@ksly7426]

@@thetallcarpenter normally countersink screw through the face into the block work. packers to level up them foam fill.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@ksly7426 That's a nice quick way of doing it.👍Cheers

[@rickyodwyer4603]

Yet another brilliant video delivered in your usual excellent methodical and very easily understand teaching style. Your videos should be used in carpentry colleges. I'll certainly be getting my apprentices to watch them as supporting material. Keep them coming please.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Your comment means a lot Ricky. The only reason, really, that I started filming my work, was to try and impart some of the knowledge I have gained over the last 35 years of my carpentry career. It is especially aimed at trying to help people new to the trade, or still learning, and help encourage them to be the best tradesmen/women they can, and also try and put a good foot forward for our industry as a whole. The sector is DESPARATE for young, homegrown tradesmen/women, and if my videos help in any way to inspire someone to think about construction as a career path, then that will be really cool.😎 Thanks again.

[@sicpac66t]

I was taught to use a block plane on the end but prefer a router now. Shocking how many I see with the ends not even finished. We used to use owlets as the brackets. Exactly the same techniques though. Your good at this teaching lark mate.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. I've seen owlets used before and it depends what your main contractor provides I guess.😵 Thanks again for watching more of my videos and your kind words.👍 Cheers.

[@brianhewitt8618]

@@thetallcarpenter hi, thanks for these detailed videos i find them interesting and very helpful but can i ask what owlets are as ive never heard of these before, cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@brianhewitt8618 Hi Brian. Owletts are a small metal loop with a wood type screw on one end. They are usually used for tying timber to masonry joints but can also be used in place of the angle brackets I used in my video.👍 Cheers.

[@brianhewitt8618]

@@thetallcarpenter thats great, thankyou

[@daihedral9269]

@@brianhewitt8618 I think they're just bog standard screw eye fixings, which are widely available. Owlets are baby owls. You don't want to be using a baby owl to fix a window board.

[@jimgeelan5949]

I also go along with my expanding foam gun and fill between the underside and the block-work, when that gos off it’s solid and glues the whole board down. Another good vid Mr Tall 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Jim. You're spot on.🤩 Foam is great stuff, and as you say, bonds the whole thing together, insulating and sealing at the same time.😎 Thanks for your comment.👍Cheers

[@alanbolster2590]

Me too

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@alanbolster2590 Top job Alan.😎

[@charranjitsingh6742]

Really like the little tips segments keep up the good work

[@thetallcarpenter]

Will do Charranjit😎 Cheers

[@timsuggett7388]

Great little video, I'm doing a self build and this was just the well presented tutorial I was looking for.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Tim🖐Glad you found it useful 👍and all the best with your build👊Cheers Del

[@amazing451]

Nice solid job you've done there Del, I've never seen that idea of the batten fixed to the window before .👍👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Kevin🤩 Thanks for watching mate, and your comment😎 Cheers

[@azadnawaz1804]

Thanks for this great video, currently doing my house up and your videos are invaluable.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Azad That's great that my videos are helping🤩 Good luck with your house👍 Cheers

[@lesterdewey7644]

Thank you for doing that. Happy Easter to you from sunny Eastbourne. Eight window boards to do and I shall try it this way

[@thetallcarpenter]

Good luck Lester. 👍

[@Jeff-gw1dv]

Brilliant job given me some good tips of how to fit my own

[@thetallcarpenter]

Glad it might help Jeff👍Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@robgormley1317]

Hi mate great video showing some great tips 👍 as normal, and thank you for taking the time to do these, I forget to take a few pictures on my jobs so know how much effort goes into producing these videos you do a great job on them cheers.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks for your kind words Rob.🤩 It does take time to film it, and your comment is much appreciated.😎

[@handle1196]

Ive never seen the brackets to secure to the face wall before. Great video thanks

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dan. There's a few other ways, but this is how I do it.👍 Cheers

[@handle1196]

@@thetallcarpenter do you recommend anything good for painting the mdf white. Its very absorbent.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@handle1196 Hi Dan. I'm not sure what the painters use.😶 I think its acrylic though.👍 Cheers

[@jofasable]

A true professional , very neat work.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Thanks Joe. Appreciate you watching and your comment.🤩

[@ianhenson724]

super job mate, well explained and nice to watch, also good tools are a must. Was a great video.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Thanks bud.🤩 Its hardly the most spectacular example of a carpentry task, but that doesn't mean it can't be done with care.😎 Thanks for your comment and for watching.👍

[@Superman-yb5ly]

Great video very well explained easy for a carpentry apprentice like myself to understand 👍

[@Superman-yb5ly]

Subscribed. Hopefully learn some more from your other vids 🙌🏽

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Straight up, these videos are for guys like you, and if they help, in even the slightest way, then they are worth the effort of making them.🤩 We BADLY NEED guys like you coming into the trade to keep our great industry going.😎 I predict a future where skilled people who can work with their hands will become EXTREMELY sought after. (its becoming a bit like that already). Stick at it and try to do the best you can, and you'll be facing a long future of regular, well paid work.👍 Cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@Superman-yb5ly Get stuck into the other vids mate, and thanks for subscribing.🤩 Cheers

[@1151simon]

Loving your channel, very helpful in my learning journey 👌

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐 It's great that you are finding my videos helpful 🙂 Thanks for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@1151simon]

@@thetallcarpenter binge watching 🤣👌 have a good one 😎

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@1151simon That's awesome 🤗Cheers Del

[@RobBoFr]

I think you are such a legend. Love all of your videos. There is something gordon ramsay in your voice and manorisms too! You should slap the back of your hand and say OK, Right in your videos 😄😃😄😄

[@thetallcarpenter]

Just for you Rob, I'll try and weave that into my next video🤣😁Thanks for watching😎Cheers Del

[@richard21995]

It's amazing, you cover so much information in a small amount of time, thanks for showing how window boards are fitted professionally. I like how you carry the bull nose around the ends. What size router bit is required?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Richard🖐Thanks for you kind words🤗and I think the rounding cutter I use is 19mm or 20mm radius👊Cheers Del

[@Excel510]

Very good and informative, professional install well done.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Gary. Thanks for your comment and watching.😎 Its a fairly straightforward job when done to a regular method. Cheers.

[@rowey3364]

Nice too see it done properly

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Rowey.🤩 Thanks for your comment.👍

[@tobybarker6808]

I've just used good old foam instead of all that faff.....only in my own home, as I'm clearly not a pro. They've never moved, even when adults sit on them at parties (remember them?). Still, your way is very professional and I'll do mine like this from now on I think!. I always wondered what that groove was for on the back edge!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Toby. The foam is wonderous stuff indeed.😀 Its an adhesive, filler and insulator all in one.👍 Well done on doing your window board, and I'm now going to Google this, 'party', thing you mentioned, and see what it's all about.🤪 Cheers

[@johnmorrissey1675]

Never thought of using a baton 🙄🤦 good one 👋🇮🇪🍀👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John. I find it just gives a little more support and also a larger surface for the adhesive.😎 Thanks for watching and your comment.👍

[@rojay103]

Great video, can you tell me what size rounding cutter you use Iam using 25mm boards. Thanks.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐 I think it's a 16mm radius cutter👍Cheers Del

[@Brian18741]

Thanks for the great video

[@thetallcarpenter]

My pleasure Brian🤩and thanks for looking at more of my videos👍Cheers Del

[@ianmcbain898]

Great video mate. Just one thing. Did you seal the cuts you made on the mdf window board or did I miss it. Mdf is murder against water leaks etc.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ian. Your right about MDF when it gets wet. These window reveals and the windows themselves have very robust installation details for both damp and cold bridging, and as such, we don't have any problems with them leaking.👍 If you were to fit window boards to poorly sealed windows, then a plastic of waterproof material would be better.😀 Thanks for your comment and for watching.🤩 Cheers.

[@grahamcharlton861]

Hi Great video We have just added a room extention and want to fit upvc sill to match rest of rooms would i fit this mdf then cover it or do you suggest an alternative methid. Many thanks

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐I'm not familiar with upvc window cills😶but if it's only a thin capping, then yes, I would probably fit an mdf board first to carry it👍All the best😎Cheers Del

[@handle1196]

Good job as always. Couple of questions. 1.does mdf not swell with moisture, is pine or alternative not better? 2. Would the windown wall plaster board need removed if you ever wanted to change the sills because of the brackets?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dan🖐Yes, standard MDF does swell when it gets wet, but there should be no moisture present in this situation. Even if there was condensation running off the windows or one was left open and rain was blowing in, tge MDF has multiple coats of paint on it, and is caulked to the window and reveals👍If I was taking this window board out, I would scan where the the brackets are, and multitool round them, removing the board in smaller sections. I would then just nip the brackets off at the bend with a thin blade in my angle grinder👊I think would cause minimal disruption to the plaster work🤩Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@handle1196]

@@thetallcarpenter thanks again. Is there any downside to just sitting the board on the inner wall direct or on packers and screwing the board doen then filling the holes prior to painting? The old Multitool, one of few tools i dont own but once in a blue moon need.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@handle1196 Hi Dan🖐There's nothing wrong with fixing the board down through it, but, you can usually see where the fixing holes have been filled when the board shrinks a tiny bit👊

[@tetsky1978]

very informative video,thank you! new subscriber here😊

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Lawrence. Thanks for subscribing mate and watching my videos. 🤩 Have a great weekend. 👍

[@domtomas1178]

Thanks for sharing your video. We have these window boards in the house we just bought, and I’d like to replace them with some nice solid oak ones. How easy would that be to do myself?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dom🖐Shouldn't be too difficult bud. I would make multiple cuts in the existing board and get it out in smaller pieces. This way you will minimise the damage to the plastered reveals👍 Then get you nice new oak window board, and cut it to the right sized shape, and refit using adhesive to bond it to the window and, maybe plug and screw it down to the masonry👊Hope this helps😎Cheers Del

[@DrunkenKnight71]

Thanks for showing your method, you have earned a subscription...I have one to do this weekend so wanted to ask, in your experience, are the brackets underneath absolutely necessary or are they for a more belt & braces approach?...The wall underneath is already plastered so I was planning to just use expanding foam.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Firstly, thankyou for subscribing.🤩 I like to use the brackets as it saves fixing through the top and packing up, but, if I was fitting to an already plastered wall, I would probably just use an adhesive type foam as you suggest. Make sure that there is no dust, (could even give the masonry a coat of weak PVA/bonding to get a good stick with the foam).😎 Cheers.👍

[@DrunkenKnight71]

@@thetallcarpenter thanks for the reply and the advice, I'll be doing exactly that! cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@DrunkenKnight71 Good luck.👍

[@ElleLouiseAshton]

Great and informative. Would you still use MDF in a kitchen window where there is a sink in front of?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Elle. Generally, in kitchens where the tap is in front of the window, (which is in most cases), we would either tile the window reveal or put a stone cill on it the same as the worktops.😎 Thanks for watching.👍

[@bengunns777]

Subscribed brilliant content 👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Ben. Really appreciate your comment and thanks for subscribing.🤩 Have a good week.😎

[@cadjet37]

I had to fit new window boards to my home recently. I didn't screw into the window sill for support. In the long term, would that not cause problems when you have to get the windows replaced, especially if you have glued the board to the support.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Its not something I would worry about Andrew, as long as you're happy with it and its not moving👍Cheers Del

[@RobBoFr]

Ps, currently binge watching your videos

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Rob🖐That's cool bud, and I hope you don't get sick of the sound of my voice, or the sight of my ugly mug😆Cheers Del

[@RobBoFr]

Never. You are a master craftsman

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@RobBoFr Too kind Rob🤩

[@RobBoFr]

No mate. Fact!

[@frank1847]

Hi I'm out of touch on new work, what are the straps called that are screwed to the inner blockwork spanning the cavity?. Another good video this, I always pick up tips on your stuff, and they are always interesting to watch. Keep up the good work.👍

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Frank. The straps you mention are window ties. They are screwed to the outer side edge of the window frame, and span the cavity to be fixed to the internal block skin.🤩 Appreciate you watching and your kind words.😎 Cheers.

[@scottbertrand2057]

Great job.here in Tennessee it’s very humid. We normally use wood on sills . Specially when installed on block. Definitely prime raw ends. Without a doubt spray foam. Do u use tap cons to screw to concrete?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Scott. I've heard from one of your countrymen about the issues you can get through humidity.🤩 We really don't have any issues like that here in my neck of the woods. I window board actually exists in quite a harsh environment in terms of heat from the green house effect of being fitted in the window reveal, and MDF is well suited to this as long as it cant get wet. (which it wont if the house it constructed correctly). 😎 Tapcons are not readily available here in the UK, so I use plastic plugs and wood screws. The blocks we use are lightweight and actually wouldn't take a masonry type fixing anyway, but have ordered some Tapcons of Amazon for fixing timber to concrete.👊 Thanks for your comment.👍

[@nikniko2346]

Very good!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there🖐Thanks for watching and your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@luke-so9hs]

Hi Del, i love you content and your skills, iv subbed to your channel, I'm a general builder and roofer from Bournemouth UK . iv always fitted the window boards and used a block plane, but i own the Makita 18v also now , so i will def be using a roundover bit for the ends from now on. Could you post a link to the actual bit you use please or which bit it actually is . Many Thanks Luke

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Luke🖐 Thanks for watching and your great comment. The link is for a dedicated window board cutter, but it's a lot of money, and I think the one I use is just a 16mm radius normal, bearing cutter🤔 trenddirectuk.com/trend-46-9-60x1-4tc-bearing-guided-window-board-cutter.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw4c-ZBhAEEiwAZ105RfKhOZzxO5GjzLIAubPeBQI4sXYDaBHmJpxZJqN1gDfAgHDpIauSrhoCQE8QAvD_BwE Cheers Del

[@lesterdewey7644]

Can you let me know where you purchased the angle brackets and the size please as I shall be adopting this method of fixing. Thank you

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Lester. www.toolstation.com/light-duty-strap-bend/p94082?searchstr=94082 Hope the link works.👍

[@johnmorgan858]

Great video. Can window boards be replaced seperate to putting in new windows. I want to change windows but dont want to change window boards at this time, might do in future. is that possible?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi John. Yes you can replace your window boards and/or your windows separately. If replacing the window I would run a multitool down between the window board and the window with a bimetal blade in, and then just take out the window fixings, cut the external sealant and take the window out.👍 Cheers.

[@johnmorgan858]

@@thetallcarpenter Thanks for the reply. :)

[@Paul-XCIV2]

Wonder if concrete screws would hold in block like that, would save having to use plugs.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Paul🖐I've never tried them to be honest🤔and I've always got plenty of plugs and screws👍Thanks for your comment and for watching 😎 Cheers Del

[@deancaswell4651]

Can you tell me what size router bit you used please? I'm guessing its 25mm MDF window board you are using. Many thanks.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Dean. Yes, its 25mm MDF and I think I use a 3/4" rounding cutter. The cutter is not set to the do a full quarter round as this better matches the one already on the window boards.👍 Thanks for your comment and for watching.😎

[@shizzleinthenizzle]

That’s what’s called a proper job. Puts the foam gun chippies to shame !!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi there. Foam has its place but can be overused.😵 Thanks for your comment.

[@stewart9476]

Proper job

[@thetallcarpenter]

Cheers Stewart🤩Thanks for watching

[@dlite1972]

Going to be an absolute pain when those windows are replaced in the future. Good luck to the guy who is trying to get the window board out, without destroying the plasterboard lol.

[@thetallcarpenter]

Yeah, glad I won't be around by the time those windows have reached the end of their lifespan.🤪 Cheers.

[@hughhennessy7912]

@@thetallcarpenter unfortunately a lot windows like get replaced before their expiry date - mainly because people want a colour change - or upgrade to triple glazed etc.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@hughhennessy7912 That's true Hugh. But there has to come a point where your primary concern has to be constructing a house for, 'now', and not when it may have a facelift at some point in the future. I actually think this window would detach from the window board quite easily, as stuck to the batten which is thins and only screwed to the window. ALL the reveals will be damaged as the window has been strap fixed to the internal skin. A pretty big job either way.😩 Thanks for your comment.👍

[@hughhennessy7912]

@@thetallcarpenter don't get me wrong - I agree with your approach 100% -unfortunately trends and throw-away society usually dictates otherwise.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@hughhennessy7912 Hi Hugh. Wastefulness and our throw away attitude is what we need to reverse, and fast, if we want to sustain ourselves on this little rock floating space.😬 Thanks for your comment and for watching my videos.👍

[@richard21995]

Is it strictly necessary to fit a batten to the window? I think some carpenters just cut the back of the board flush and use grip fill?

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Richard🖐I only fix a bit of batten on the window as it gives a definite stop to fit the board to you can wedge it down from the window head until the adhesive goes off👊Thanks for your comment 😎 Cheers Del

[@richard21995]

@@thetallcarpenter thanks for your great videos, they really help. I'm just about to do some window boards for the first time & was tempted to just drill and screw them down. But using the brackets as you demonstrate is far better.

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@richard21995 I like using the brackets Richard, as, no matter how good your filling and sanding, you always tend to be able to see where you've fixed through the top👍Thanks for your kind words 😊 Cheers Del

[@richard21995]

@@thetallcarpenter Hello Del, I have fitted all the window boards using your method and its turned out very well. I have about an inch gap underneath and was thinking of filling it up with expanding foam, Ive never used it before, was wondering if you think it would be a good idea or would it push the boards out of shape. Was thinking of applying it just around the angle brackets?

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@richard21995 We fill the gap under the window board with expanding foam like you suggest Richard👍It's not powerfull enough to lift the board as its fixed, and bonds it down great as well as makes it airtight and insulted🤟

[@chrishyde5995]

hi why cut the horns so short we were always told 3" because dry lines aren't fussed about anybody else, been on jobs were the horns have nearly disappeared because the horns were short and minimum of 2.5" over hang from the face of the block same reason, nice vid

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Chris. Everyone does it slightly differently I guess. My horns actually end exactly three inches from the reveal once is dot and dabbed. (50mm horn and 25mm dot and dab).😃 So spot on with what you're saying.👍 My overhang doesn't end a million miles away from 2.5", after dot and dabbing either. Great comment and thanks for watching.😎 Cheers

[@sygad1]

I'm wondering why you didn't cut the sill flush and just place it against the window frame? (p.s. i'm not a carpenter)

[@thetallcarpenter]

HI Darren. I could have not bothered re cutting the tongue, but this would mean that the window board would sit higher up the frame reducing the bottom reveal and increasing the gap underneath the window board between the blockwork.👍 Thanks for watching and commenting.😎Cheers

[@stevecarter8810]

@@thetallcarpenter I think Darren means also not to bother with the batten, just to make a butt joint between the (now flat) windowboard and the window frame. My guess at the consequences of this is that over time (because of expansion/contraction from heat), or in the event of someone standing or sitting on the board, the butt joint will fail it will come away from the window frame and sag, and a repair will involve removing the whole thing and wrecking the finishes all around. Informative video, thanks! Now I need a video on how to select a tradesman who takes things as seriously as you do!

[@thetallcarpenter]

@@stevecarter8810 Hi Steve. Your assessment, I think, is pretty spot on. 👌 I wouldn't feel comfortable just butting a square edged window board against the window only relying on adhesive to hold it😬 I can't help with a video about finding decent tradesmen, but I'm only filming my work to try and inspire people to do the best job they can😎 Thanks for you comment 😀

[@1987pagey]

Nice exactly how I do it but dont bother with the baton I may start doing it cheers

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi David. That's great to hear you do it similar.🤩 Thanks for your comment and for watching.👍

[@garvielloken3929]

NOOICE!

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Garviel. Thanks for watching.🤩 Cheers

[@pigeonpecker7623]

all that gear for just a window board lol

[@thetallcarpenter]

Its amazing the amount of gear we need to be able to make a living doing this stuff.😣 Cheers.

[@afrazahmedpial8367]

8i

[@thetallcarpenter]

Hi Afraz. Not sure what 8i means but thanks for watching.👍

[@brendanmcgeown7043]

too slow

[@thetallcarpenter]

I'm getting old Brendon.😝👨‍🦯 Cheers.