How to Install a Window & How to Build a Bay Window for $500 with

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How-to Video Series of How to Install a Window and How to Build and Install a Bay Window for just $500 by Jim Howard
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[@TheSparky1861]

Very nice job mr.Howard it really opens up your living space.Its nice to watch a man who works well and clean!

[@johnyox9515]

Great job. I'm watching alot of videos and doing research before I start work this spring on my own house. Yours sir has been the most economical and step by step informative. Thank you.

[@dc6418]

Great video, I wish more people would make how to videos like this.

[@thien01US]

I like your video very much. showing a common guy can do it. Thank you for your video. this will motivate me to build my own bay window

[@ifoundjim]

Thien01 it's really simple and inexpensive.

[@waynemetroke7962]

Jim, Great video. I've been wanting to do the same thing to my house, with building my own Bay Window also. Awesome job. I like the way you did it. I know i'll be watching this video a few more times. Thank You. Keep up the good work.

[@chicinthewoods]

Great video...thanks for sharing! I'm thinking my husband could build this for me...yes please & thank you...& your clock to the left is super cool...

[@hatzenbug]

Thanks Jim....I will be working with deeper windows a acquired at a yard sale. They are 6 inches deep, so on the exterior part of my bay I will need bigger boards.

[@ifoundjim]

+hatzenbug great and have fun!

[@pattilugo5964]

Awesome work ..Very nice bay window ..I enjoyed watching you build this window.We need two bay windows like yours in our home..The ones we have now theres no windows that open.Which we want like yours.This way we can get air through the house.Enjoy your view ..

[@terrylynn7396]

This video is Awesome!!! ThankU so much 4 ur Expertise!! All very Enjoyable! n Helpful!!😀😀 God Bless U n Ur Family😇

[@tomwags4238]

Really should use the tite seal wrap on the sides and bottom of the window frame. Didn't you feel you need any support below and no insulation below or above? While an interesting watch, it's not up to any national code. With little additional effort it could of been an excellent install. Also foam is not a water proofing material, it is designed for air infiltration, a good caulk would work much better for moisture.

[@kenrolltideAlabama]

I normally use that spray adhesive in a can spray it on the window to glue the 36inch wide from padding rolls like you can get in moving and shipping area. But cover the window in that or do the same using brown paper and put a couple to three layers with the glue in between. We're switching the way you run it from vertical to horizontal. Good way to store it too especially with that in the phone helps keep it from breaking by accidents.. note always carried the last straight up and down it'll break otherwise when it bows if carrying it flat.

[@ihaveriffs8261]

I helped my dad take a similar one out once. We got it out with no problem without it breaking, but I remember thinking it would be a great idea to cover the whole thing in some sort of heavy duty tape first, so if it broke, the pieces might stay together. Anybody ever do this?

[@Chimonger1]

Yep! Or the window-cling film...I often tell people how the window cling films can help with window glass safety in case of glass-breaking disasters. There are rolls of purpose-made plastic films for covering glass windows to move them.

[@johncoburn4784]

Yup. With mirrors too.

[@a.c.wilson6999]

Would have liked to see 1 or more kitties demo'ing the finished window. Our beloved cats are the only reason that I consider adding projection windows to our home.

[@davecanyoujust972]

Awesome work jim, I think I will try putting a couple of these in my house. (I don't have a bulk head sofit though)And french doors too!Thanks for sharing!

[@ifoundjim]

it's good to add bottom braces too

[@kindstraw]

I really enjoyed this video Jim, great work!

[@ifoundjim]

Thanks Todd

[@eddyatancuri9748]

Great great great job Sr.

[@1901samantha]

How did you determine the angle for the top and bottom?

[@thesquigglespin]

Thank you Sir for your video. I plan on doing something similar soon, God willing. Kudos to you on a job well done.

[@ifoundjim]

Audin Vazquez i redid my sills with plastic decking because our cats peed on the wood and added braces on the underside

[@jomangeee9180]

@@ifoundjim thank you for the update i was thinking sagging is bound to happen or worse , roof damage!

[@maryking4483]

Beautiful! You are an amazing craftsman and carpenter.

[@kurchak]

Dude how does your camera make that crazy motion 😂 I feel like I'm on acid or something hahaha. Awesome video anyways

[@shym9933]

Your wife is lucky to have such a handyman!

[@kellykelleher3387]

You should of used some sort of waterproof caulking under the window lip .sika are something like that .

[@maxmolina1002]

Exelente trabajo... Solo que debería tener más cuidado por qué ese tipo de sairing contiene asbesto 😮

[@moesyzlak3073]

Must live in a very temperate climate if you didn't need to insulate that install. I did notice you supported it from the top but I wonder it the centre styles as you called them are going to be able to withstand enough weight to hold the bottom up and the added weight of the 400lbs man you mentioned in an earlier comment.

[@zuzilda]

crazy. why braking window frame and not framing it back properly?

[@marintudorancea7942]

with a 30 feet long hammer!

[@gu3610]

Nice job but applying some tape on the entire surface of the window inside and outside would save you some clean up time and accidents.

[@TheIrafeedie]

Thanks for the video. Is there a reason you didn't cut it with glass cutter tape it and pull out in small sections. Thanks.

[@vanessarapeta1264]

Agp watched this 😂😂😂 +KidBehindACamera

[@akirkman1983]

Very helpful thanks

[@bekind42]

Jim, without support at the bottom, did the window sag since the install? I'm looking at doing the same thing for my lake cabin but not sure if I'll do it without support. BTW.. Thank you for sharing your work from start to finish. Amazing that you can balance the work and filming at the same time with no extra hands.

[@ifoundjim]

Sam Armor absolutely no bottom supports are needed because the soffit boards are fastened directly and firmly to the rafter tails and then the bay window frame is attached to the soffit boards which are a full 3/4". The only way the window can sag is for the whole unit to pull away from the soffit which won't happen and also the sides are firmly attached to the side walls and the top and bottom plywood is firmly attached to the header and sill. You could certainly add the 4x4 or the bottom sculpted plywood to the bottom but in my case I didn't want to because we have full plants growing under the window and I like the free standing look. I can assure you that if you build this correctly like I did you could lay a 400 pound person in the bay with zero problem.

[@RWT2777]

Start to finish? You have some strange idea of what "finish" looks like. Also, this might be okay for a cabin up in Alaska where you're only likely to ever entertain some already drunk Inuit, but anywhere else in the country that you want it to have a nice appearance it's a complete garbage job. Look at the underside of his soffit! Plywood heaven under there.

[@edward7076]

gracias por el tiempo que se dio para este video que me ayuda a para hacer una desde america del sur Thank you

[@aricstgermain5420]

Interesting video, just surprised to see no sill pan in a place like Seattle where it rains every day no?

[@ifoundjim]

Aric St Germain it's all about making the TOP waterproof

[@ifoundjim]

Jim Howard and caulking and sealing your new windows in. A sill pan will only trap water and rot your sills if you don't build the assembly right from the start.

[@msjerzy76]

I'm stuck in a house that I have to diy repair myself. Once in while I think about nice things to do besides the mandatory repairs. A bay window would be such a nice thing to have. Can I just hire you? haha I'm in Virginia :-)

[@lindabloomfield2262]

Really need help… bottom of my bay window the wood is rotted… suggestion to fix?

[@baldeagle7604]

Just curious, why no tyvec or seal before installing windows? I am thinking of doing this, but I was always under the impression that you make a seal before installing the windows especially around the box?

[@johnyox9515]

I dont think the guy has any plans to sell. I was wondering the same thing but I appreciate his self motivation to do it himself instead of hiring a contractor who is only going to milk the job for every penny and take forever to do what this guy did in an afternoon. Or take off with the money and disappear.

[@moparnapalm]

Nice work ! I like the high hedges too. Are you still flying the beavers....havent seen any new vids yet...

[@ifoundjim]

moparnapalm Beaver flying soon and thanks!

[@ifoundjim]

moparnapalm Beaver flying soon!

[@GusRistich-ix5ft]

More mesh and more longer to clean up

[@vaughnnewman8537]

Nice Video! I am preparing to bump out my dining room and create an enlarge bay window effect. Of course, footings are goon down to the new extension....hahaha. Anyway, what type of saw is that in your shop? Did you switch out the blade?

[@ifoundjim]

The bench saw is a Radial Arm Saw kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZOodpiYbtF9d7s

[@DrewPapp]

Definitely didn't pull any permits for this. Where I live, this project would violate multiple building and safety codes

[@ifoundjim]

William Pappamihiel I never want to live where you LIVE ... !!! LOL

[@johnyox9515]

Move

[@imbatido]

No window tape necessary?

[@Chimonger1]

Very cool to see a bay window install from scratch....tho, a few things were a wonderment... Why waste that lovely big glass?!? Use it for greenhouse, or a solar air heater, or a storm window! We used recycled windows mounted on a 3’ airspace frame-out from the original single-pane aluminum windows. That resulted in zero condensation in winter...not even most common double-pained windows can boast that! Also...are you in a very mild climate? Most locations require a bunch of insulation both over & under the bay-out. And supports under, because during the life of most bay windows, Someone will use it to sit on!

[@ifoundjim]

Glass was history. Foggy. And HEAVY. And caulked in very firmly. Easiest to break out.

[@Chimonger1]

@@ifoundjim and you were working alone!

[@OhmyPeteWhole]

I am Like number 420. This was interesting to watch compared to one made to install into the framing. I could have used a little more detail where the 2x2's are and if they were angled for the side windows to attach to nice and flat.

[@ifoundjim]

Yes, angled 2x2's. Old house this is, 1946. I went as wide as I could between existing OLD studs and cut out. Squeezed in a header and sill. Bought appropriate windows.. some measurements for sure. Made a cardboard sill pattern and preset windows on pattern in shop till they fit exactly for my liking. The videos don't show my two 4x4 angled supports I put underneath at the end.

[@ifoundjim]

Here you go on update. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6rOf4lno998fcU

[@Lastman737]

That's one way to do it. 😆

[@URLKASSH]

Good video. Suggest doing time lapse in some parts next time. 👍

[@italoluna]

No flash paper behind to waterproof behind frame leaks galore

[@Steveman27]

it would be great if you would do a reaction video to or post a comment about the video "GRANDPA RIPPED HIS WALL OUT!!" by KidBehindACamera since angry grandpa watched your video and tried to do that project all by himself.

[@ifoundjim]

not sure I see his posts and how he tried to do it...

[@monicadeana4586]

We’re you worried about lead paint?

[@GusRistich-ix5ft]

Gr window repair in huffman tx

[@MWSRD]

OMG who ever fitted this didn't think about the future "repairs" a frame with some a2 stainless screw would do it 20-30years later easy remove and even use same screws again if you know how to work with them this is totally crazy to me!

[@str8kronic]

Great video. Very informative. But please learn how to edit the videos better. U can speed up and certain points, or cut some things out here and there. The internet has a very short attention span, u could cut the length of this video in half. Just some tips

[@GusRistich-ix5ft]

Glass cuter next time

[@DrewPapp]

Reminds me of a tree house I built when I was a kid.

[@haileythecoolunicorn9636]

Could you do this in a second story house cause I want one in my room which is upstairs and I want to hire you to do I could pay you extra I live in Charlotte NC

[@ifoundjim]

would be fun but I don't live there

[@caustichonu]

Save yourself three minutes and skip 9:15-12:15 if you don't want to sit around and watch him break glass.

[@jameshobbs6092]

OMG, Krazy Big White Daddy with power tools, electricity, loaded carpenters belt AND a hammer on a Pole!!! I'm In!

[@im12runb4trouble]

can you do this on a single wide mobile home? or would that take special permits i'm wondering?

[@ifoundjim]

Permits? Who's watching? The GOV? BUILD ON!!!

[@jamesmann260]

When the police ask what the murder weapon was: 9:17

[@jamesveach6918]

Man your destructive as hell destroy to $150 windows cost to build a $500 I wouldn't let you tear down my outhouse

[@ifoundjim]

And I wouldn't crap in your outhouse. You probably forgot to dig the whole LOL 🙈🙈🙈🙈✔️✔️✔️🤸🤸🤸

[@mv5203]

What a nightmare. I feel like my brother in law had a weekend project-no supports, no insulation. Its been 9 years-hows it hanging?

[@us4korea]

Is that the, pull trigger and poke (spring optional), real light framing/finishing model nail gun?

[@dennielittlesr4600]

Yeah it's the 2024 "no nailer no header" super gun! Makes everything so easy, headers? Who needs them! Nailer and bracing? Waste of time and effort! Finish nailer 2½ inch brads and you're in there!

[@toledojess]

best way to bust a window is with a baseball.

[@cathydarby1438]

How did you determine the size of the windows for that opening?

[@ifoundjim]

it's kinda like... figure out where your studs are and how big you can make the opening. On an old house you'll need to screw with the header so you can support the roof weight. In Seattle we have no snow load. A chainsaw and sawzall are key and then punching into the wall and not too far avoiding suspect wiring... I guess years of carpentry helps and working on Old Houses too makes it kinda easier... and then a great way is to lay out some big sheets of cardboard and drawing on that too... and in this case I didn't want the window to extend past the roof overhang of course, which is the soffit.

[@darrellwhite3762]

you should have started this video with just a rough opening not just remembering of the window

[@TheHHliu]

if we try to do this in Parkside, PA, we will be stopped by the f**king borough inspectors.

[@ifoundjim]

too bad... sorry for you but life is gooooooood out here

[@zzospreyzz55]

PA sucks. Can’t wait to leave this state behind

[@taskbarenhancer3386]

at the end it's still dirty !!

[@ifoundjim]

🔨✔️🔨✔️🔨✔️🤧

[@drizzyleo1734]

agp watched this😂 +kidbehindthecamera

[@murderous_c-a-t2405]

Ik😂😂

[@monicadeana4586]

Are you for hire? I live in auburn WA :)

[@ifoundjim]

No sorry

[@34forgottensoul]

over half the cost was ate up in nails and screws. i have built hundreds of bay windows and never seen one constructed like this or use as many nails and screws as this one.

[@ifoundjim]

+Fallen One lets see your videos...

[@AskMsGoldBond]

Dude REALLY.? You wanted that broken glass IN your house.?

[@ifoundjim]

AskMsGoldBond you ever hear of a Vacuum Cleaner??? LOL

[@ifoundjim]

AskMsGoldBond you kidding??? you think you could take this out by yourself and not break this piece of glass. good fricken luck... HAHAHA

[@AskMsGoldBond]

I do NOT think I could take that glass out by myself.Im building a caravan by myself, and I am NOT a carpenter.

[@rferia539]

that was definitely NOT the best way to remove a piece of glass, dude...

[@ifoundjim]

Worked perfect 4 me 💪👌🏋️🔨🕦🤸✔️⚠️☢️☣️

[@eselpreund1]

What else does he have to do to prove his cro-magnon status?

[@ifoundjim]

widrig keven we'll see...

[@eselpreund1]

In suspense.

[@ifoundjim]

won't be anything very special I'm sure... just more stupid stuff...

[@eselpreund1]

Right on buddy, got me on that one!

[@ritalewis1855]

sorry mama sorry mama mama can't help me please iPhone Justin Bieber Justin Bieber beaver

[@AskMsGoldBond]

Dude.. you never watch TV cop shows.? Everyone know glass goes the way its hit.

[@ifoundjim]

AskMsGoldBond glass goes down after it's hit that's all I know... Hahahahahaahaha

[@ifoundjim]

AskMsGoldBond the way I hit it is the way I wanted it to go DUDE...DOWN DOWN DOWN

[@clifbarker1225]

Thanks great info, great work.

[@workernori]

My God Dude....Stick to making Cat Caves.

[@haj811]

gotta be on the left coast, pretty stupid to destroy a $500 double pane window. think I'll watch a different video.

[@ifoundjim]

Pretty Stupid on your Coast. Stay away from our coast LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[@rickysnapp1829]

There no support. Smh this doesn't meet code. Terrible

[@shawndick9110]

What size was the rough opening? Do you happen to know the dimensions of the windows you put in?