How To Metal Clad Wood Door/Window Frames

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com shows you how to cut and install metal cladding to fit around windows & doors. Typically metal and aluminum are the choices for this cladding.
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[@vidovska15]

Humble and strait forward guy. Guy that will admit that there are pros who's going to do it better and nicer. Guy that doesn't say he's best, just showing his way of doing things. I subscribed long time and watched all of your videos, and all I have to say is THANK YOU for everything you do.

[@HouseImprovements]

You are welcome ,thank you for being a long time viewer!

[@francisgill1929]

I agree 100%

[@JohnDoe-jq3qf]

very humble guy. does not even edit the "i forgot to" moments out. does an excellent job.

[@shanec4441]

Thanks for the video. The two side pieces don’t need to be cut at a 45 and can extend to the top edge. The top piece would be cut at 45 to allow a nice finish look.

[@lw7967]

I'm an old grandma and think this is easy enough for me to tackle! Took up woodworking when I retired 6 years ago & love everything you have taught me! I just put in 2 new doors that had to be cut & your door shortening video saved me on that one. They were perfect! Thank you for all the videos you do for us. You are very appreciated!

[@donweb9689]

I'm a red seal journeyman sheet metal worker , not a damn thing wrong with this install looks great man !

[@HouseImprovements]

I appreciate your comment. So many times the pros have negative comments. I don't do this everyday but it is something i do as needed.thanks again

[@maryedwards9118]

Hi are you in Michigan?

[@bstam7628]

HouseImprovements I do this pretty much on a daily basis and this a perfectly acceptable technique.

[@bradeley1011]

@@maryedwards9118 Canada

[@StillVoice_]

Hi,i want to thank you for showing me how to properly plaster & sand drywall and using a light to look for bumps and missed spots works like a dream! I have beautiful looking walls and soon i am doing my whole basement,ppl can't believe i did it lol...Thanks again!👍☺

[@louishollandjr]

💗🤗

[@David-ew9rg]

Thanks a lot Shannon for this video. Very straight forward approach. I'm no pro of any kind so can't speak from that perspective but I think the finished product looks great and the process is something that I can definately follow. I'm tired of painting rotting wood and doing this will look great.

[@dirtbiker651]

You never disappoint! You Vids are always clear, well organized, and professional! I've learned from all your vids! Thank you for doing this for us. Your the father figure I never had!

[@HouseImprovements]

Great to hear!

[@electricroundup8300]

Luv the No BS format....great job Shannon

[@DARRENWALKERBIGD]

Your videos are fantastic bud keep up the good work you've helped me a lot

[@danielevans922]

Your way of getting it done works for you and it looks great.

[@johnspencer1145]

Nice video I like how you say probably not as good as someone who does this everyday it looks totally fine when your done I get wrapped up trying to do everything the best way but you have to realize you can’t be great at everything I am surprised you don’t have a break n bend your own metal Thank you for the videos Brian

[@kingdill87]

This is why I chose to apply my focus and metal abilities to the art of custom metal work. I bend everything from radiused fascia to j moulding. It's so imperative to bend integrity hem bends to avoid the rolling acres look. Good enough is enough for most though. Thanks for the upload.

[@lathanos2011]

Love your videos. Always my go to for any real explanation of how to do something. Thank you!

[@Giorgio_Rampa]

Thanks for making this video as well as the others, it definitely helped me build my shed!! Keep up the great work!

[@normwilson3862]

Been watching alot of your video's by far you are the best keep posting Thanks

[@MartinMeilleur-yt9yl]

Keep up the good work, buddy. Your videos are excellent, and I appreciate all that you have taught. We appreciate all the videos you make for us. You are really valued!

[@michaelrogers4285]

Looks great Shannon 👍. Thank you for sharing , enjoyed watching.

[@1984Dustball]

Thanks for the tips. I'm going to be attempting this at my house.

[@evarsonazevedo5321]

You did a great job Shaun. Thanks a lot!

[@kamalalove6083]

Oh my gosh I needed this info so much. Thank you! Also, you’re an excellent teacher.

[@189NIGHTSTRIKE]

Another thing that you can do is make like an 1 1/2” bend on to the wall so you don’t have to nail into the side of the door frame Also for the side pieces instead of 45ing them just cut them straight so Incase you cut to much off the top piece will cover when you 45 it

[@nicks6913]

I was just getting ready to ask this question. Seems to me if you can add that additional bend to the wall, it would be even more beneficial for the water management as well.

[@JohnDoe-jq3qf]

I just returned from Canada. I was in Chilliwack. Canada was as cold as some of these comments on here haha excellent videos sir!

[@MD-ot3nl]

great video, man. Thanks

[@ThinkWolfpack]

I need to do something similar around my windows. Excellent video! 💯

[@freeskiernick]

Looks great! Love your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@JTP1967]

I have been building and remodeling for 25+ years now. I do just about everything, some things more than others. But, in the remodeling business, ya just never know what the heck you're going to come across. I'm not to proud to say that I know everything there is to know. Nor am I to proud to take the time to learn something new. Sometimes when we do this type of work, we have a tendency to get wrapped up in that "tunnel vision" approach. That's why I like to watch your videos and others out there. It lets me see how other people are going about doing things, and sometimes I learn new things. I definitely like your style and approach. Keep up the good work.

[@HouseImprovements]

I appreciate your thoughts and agree with you as well. Keep up the good work TJ and thanks for watching

[@JTP1967]

@@HouseImprovements You know Shannon, I don't know you personally, but I do have a lot of respect for you. You a VERY knowledge person, and you can tell just by watching you do things and you do them that you are a very skilled craftsman. I trust your approach and judgement, and your videos are always one of the first ones I watch when I'm looking for a different approach to something. Thank you and keep up the good work. I forgot to add: You present yourself as a humble man, and you are by no means an arrogant piece of crap like some others that make videos out there. That's what I like most about you.

[@stevepacker1459]

Thanks for all your helpful videos, I install doors and windows for a living as always good work keep them coming.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad you like them!

[@ds99]

My garage door outside is just wood. This is a good idea to protect it. Thanks Shannon.

[@MSJAYPAT]

very helpful video. I will try for my window for sure.

[@ambiofilm8792]

Very instructive, thank you

[@thursday0186]

Beautiful work

[@gerardshorticultureculture7579]

Thanks I'm going to hire someone...that knows what they are doing. This is out of my range

[@howardlovecraft750]

You do good work man. Enjoy the videos.

[@HouseImprovements]

Glad you like them!

[@as4873]

Very nice video man. Thank you for sharing this.

[@HouseImprovements]

No problem 👍

[@gordonlam2757]

really good fit!!

[@armyman1134]

Looks really good. What about adhesive under the steel?

[@jmshssk2]

Thank you. Very informative. I'm a drywaller who unwillingly has to wrap mother in laws windows and your video gave me alot of insight for a guy that has never wrapped.

[@svtlightning4288]

Good one!! Thanks bud!🤘

[@yj6492]

Thank you so much!👍👍 I think I can do it~

[@merchant297]

GOOD JOB

[@Hardworkandrealestateprofits]

Very nice 👍

[@tamerhamdy3308]

wonderful

[@jamescalvert284]

I absolutely love you videos I watched you cover the brick mold then I just did a job of my own turned out perfect the homeowner just Loved it I have learned so much watching you you go into depth on everything I’m wondering where are you from I’m guessing Canada

[@HouseImprovements]

Yes Saskatchewan, Canada

[@david0608]

Thanks

[@tylerl.5190]

Awesome videos, love the laid back feel. Would there be any chance of you doing a garage loft-type storage area that hangs above the garage door?

[@HouseImprovements]

We have no plans for a video covering that at this time unfortunately

[@ThunderDivine]

Yihaaa, Im soon doing this, so. GREAT!

[@GetReady4LiftOff]

Nice

[@67goodoleboy67]

So what's the difference in cutting the sides straight and just mitering the top?

[@richardm893]

Good video. What do you call the aluminum pcs.? Can you buy them at Lowes or Home Depot or do you have to get them bent at a shop?

[@5Elmer]

Would using treated lumber help prevent any rot from starting? I have aluminum clad windows and the wood underneath is gone.

[@samkey5327]

Are you going to discuss the insulated sheathing foam board and siding going up on the exterior walls ? I'm curious as to that method of insulating.

[@HouseImprovements]

here is a link to our channel you will find the video there. kzbin.infovideos?view_as=public

[@gregsteed870]

How do you finish the bottom. Part against the concrete, it's to far to caulk it.

[@stevescheid271]

excellent just what I was looking for! no J channel.

[@HouseImprovements]

Depending on the exterior finish of the walls you choose you may need J channel butted to the door after.

[@frankly2677]

HouseImprovements would that be butted to the top and sides of door in your case? im just wondering because you have exterior insulation.

[@michelleford9951]

Could you tell me why two different snaps

[@daringetae5136]

Awesome video. I never do it myself and I was going to redo my jamb on the garage door. Is it necessary to nail it with those threaded nails you used or could I use regular nails also? I also have a pneumatic stapler. Thank you.

[@HouseImprovements]

either would work

[@ringa208]

👍👍🙏🙏good thanks jab

[@greghausbeck6635]

Always trim after the sideing is done! No dents can happen!

[@Homepros888]

You are lucky you have a place that could bend trim metal for you, for many viewers here they probably don't have a place that is able to do that. Though you was going to use a brake, I use a brake to bend all my metal trims in all different configurations. Why didn't you use matching trim nails ?

[@growforit8736]

Don't cut your side trim on a 45. Leave them square cut to the top or the header. The side faces of the trim leave a 1 1/4 flange under header, and on the top. Cut the header trim full length of the header ,make your 45 on each end. Use white silicone to glue on side jams on. Glue on the header put calk on each end of the header on the top to seal ends. Also calk under the 45 miter cuts a small bead abit back to keep it from coming out the ends. I run my j-channel first add trim then calk. Also ends of side jams need capping.

[@dtm8073]

Show us your video!

[@dtm8073]

Why metal and not aluminum? Very good video!

[@TC-to9jh]

👍

[@TC-to9jh]

Learned a lot from this channel.Thank you for your passing on your knowledge.

[@juancasanova2449]

Great videos...well explained...just one little favor...can you spend a bit more time on the angle cuts which is the most important part of the job....you make it look easy but as a first timer...it gets a bit confusing. Thanks...great job

[@stevewagner998]

Hey just curious was there a reason you didn't use the same method of trim as the windows in previous videos? Where you had the composite attached to the pvc in an L shape to bump out over the foam.

[@HouseImprovements]

I actually did. The door had to be built out further than the windows to get it out to the same depth.

[@francisgill1929]

Shannon, at least you know what you are doing, love your videos, cause -9-out 10 those so-called experts don't know jack, trust me on that one, and it is not even funny

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

Shannon , my door on the back of the house will have one row of vinyl siding under the door. The threshold does not extend out past the siding. What would be the best way to finish that pc. of siding under the exterior door? The steps are concrete which is pretty level coming right out of the door and they set back from the door a few inches

[@HouseImprovements]

Personally I prefer to use a piece of coloured metal under the door in those situations. I will often use even a piece cut from fascia,cut it longer than the width of the door by 2 -4 inches and nail it in place where the siding will cover the nails near the outside . Run the side J channels long from the sides of the door to the step. If you need more help or a picture of what I'm explaining please post in our forum.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

[@StartVisit]

for exterior trims does metal eventually will rust, even painted (open cuts, nail holes)?

[@HouseImprovements]

This can be either painted aluminum or paint finished metal from a gutter shop. It does not rust that I have ever seen even at the cuts or nails.

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

what would you use to fir or pad out brick molding?

[@HouseImprovements]

plywood or standard lumber

[@jonathanwatts2911]

Hi Shannon, quick question, would you trim that door out with pvc trim like you did on the windows?

[@HouseImprovements]

In this case I did yes.

[@jwisener100]

@@HouseImprovements where is the video for the windows?

[@frankbarlow3154]

I know it an old video but can you use the same technique for the door as you did for the windows?

[@HouseImprovements]

Yes.

[@hemant25787]

Hello sir i am replacing my windows and can't find this type of preband metal i went to home depot they dont have it do you know where can i get it ... exactly like this preband metal thank you.. in advance

[@HouseImprovements]

This is a custom bent material. You need to contact someone who does metal cladding or eaves trough (gutter) work. They can bend it to your specifications.

[@MultiCoachM]

what size gauge on the aluminum trim coil for windows or doors?

[@HouseImprovements]

Around here if its metal 24 -26 gauge is pretty common and if its aluminum .027" - .032"

[@username8171]

I replaced my brick mold with vinyl, now will wrap the rest with fascia..

[@harrisond8132]

Curious why you would use steel over aluminum? Won't it rust?

[@HouseImprovements]

Steel is more durable from bumps and dings. This painted metal will not rust for years and years.

[@HouseImprovements]

It may be different in a coastal region with salt in the air?

[@lostinmyspace4910]

I bought an expensive fiberglass dooe and the damn thing came delivered and installed with pine brick mold. The pine brick mold in 5 years rotted at the bottom even though I top coated it every other year. Water settles at the bottom as the water runs down. Why would a door mfr. do that when they know the reason you're buying an exterior water proof door to begin? It's like buying a Corvette with a fiberglass body because you hate rust, only to find out the wheel wells are still made of metal. Doesn't make sense except to build in obsolescence.

[@denzilcooke2651]

Hold it up there and mark it. Why measure?

[@alexandreborges3403]

Good job next time don't nail on top use caulk under piece top

[@captainbarnes923]

Suitability of choice of steel? Cut edges will rust and stain, not maintenance free for the homeowner. Aluminum easier and trouble free.

[@HouseImprovements]

These steal panels are treated and do not rust easily. Infact I have removed windows that were cladded for years and never seen any rust on the steel cladding. I prefer steel especially on doors because it is a little more robust then aluminum .

[@captainbarnes923]

Only the finished surface is treated, when you cut it you exposed bare steel, very thin but still exposed.

[@zeortega]

@@HouseImprovements Where did you buy them? any reference or supplier?

[@Pseudify]

@@captainbarnes923. Perhaps the exposed layer is so thin that the initial oxidation protects the underlying steel. Kind of like in some bridge building applications they might design them with exposed steel to intentionally rust.

[@adamhall7154]

I wouldn’t accept that at all should have made the sides longer to be folded over the top rather than the top longer folded over the sides.should have added another two inches on the outside wall to nail to. But a good start good job.

[@Pseudify]

If you were using J channel and brick molding there wouldn’t be anything added along the wall between them, so I’m not sure an extra two inches to wrap onto the wall is really that helpful. Or are you suggesting that the cut ends of the metal could damage the house wrap?

[@jaredowens5467]

Top corner bend not on my job under over on top

[@greghausbeck6635]

If you are getting paid by the job You would be in trouble! Lol !

[@ramon7969]

I only saw 4 things wrong with his install. 1.Nothing, looked perfect to me. 2.See #1 3.See #1 4.See #1

[@HamidA-to8vy]

Where are they ? the guys who do fancy job every day and better than that, just I do not see them in the market

[@louishollandjr]

I'd Rather have wood easier to replace paint.

[@Pseudify]

Huh? Easier to replace paint than to never have to paint again?

[@Maxid1]

The trend of putting commercials in the middle of videos will eventually kill youtube. I'm already watching fewer videos. I'm bailing on this one because I'll never do this. I would have watched all of it otherwise.

[@HouseImprovements]

I understand your frustration. Most video adds will give you an option to turn them off after 5 seconds or so. Us as You Tube creators depend on these adds as a source of revenue to keep producing videos and content . If there were no adds we would either not produce many videos or would have to charge to watch them and no one would pay to watch them. Sorry for the inconvenience Maxid1, you are one of our long time watchers and would hate to loose you.

[@Maxid1]

It might be different if it wasn't the same 3 commercials on every monetized channels videos. Do you have any control of where the ads go? I'm seeing some channels with as many as 4 ads in a 15 minute video. I'll suffer through it if it's something I'll do, but if it's not a function I'll use, I just skip it. If I see leaf filter too many more times I may lose my mind. I understand the economics of it. Just like TV, they have to sell ads to pay for production, but I don't watch tv anymore because of it. Soon youtube will suffer the same fate. It's a shame.

[@MnktoDave]

@@Maxid1 Just get add block plus, it's free and easy to install. Works great, and you won't get any more adds. They were driving me crazy too, and totally ruining the KZbin experience for me, so I finally went that route...so happy I did. And like you, I also stopped watching TV, because of all the damned commercials.

[@Maxid1]

@@MnktoDave does that work on your phone?

[@MnktoDave]

@@Maxid1 Sorry I can't answer that, because I don't use a smart phone. I'm guessing it should work the same, but you could probably do a quick google search to find an answer to your question(s) and/or just read the info from the add blocker's page. It would probably tell you anything you need to know, or you could ask them directly.

[@sandspritpark]

you DONT OWN YOUR OWN METAL BRAKE????????????????????????

[@HouseImprovements]

I wish. 8' brakes are expensive and take up a lot of room.

[@Pseudify]

If you have someone who will bend them for you! Heck yeah. Especially for a DIYer or pro who only does this occasionally. No brainer. Plus you could always rent one if really needed - which is what I will likely do on my rental property.

[@catcolbert9044]

Nice