How to replace a Window by Miami-Dade code. DIY: the fastest and most effective way possible.

Mike's Aluminum Specialties
How to replace a non impact single hung to PGT WinGuard Single Hung series 7700A, hurricane impact single hung. We are a licensed and insured window and door contractor with 30+ years of experience through out the southeast coast of Florida. In this video we will walk you through the proper steps to install a single hung window to current engineering code.
HURRICANE PROTECTION
WinGuard® products can withstand repeated impact from a nine-pound 2’ by 4’ beam traveling at 34 miles per hour, followed by hurricane-force winds. Even if the glass is damaged, it remains securely in its frame, keeping the elements outside.
UV PROTECTION
The clear interlayer used in WinGuard® Aluminum products filters out 99% of UV rays, helping your furniture, carpet, artwork, and drapes retain their original beauty.
NOISE REDUCTION
WinGuard® windows and doors significantly reduce ambient noise by absorbing sound rather than transmitting it, keeping outside disruptions where they belong.
PEACE OF MIND
The durable interlayer used in WinGuard® products keeps glass in place and provides an additional barrier that deters intruders by preventing breakage.
GLASS TYPE COMPARISON
Glass breakage patterns vary greatly depending on treatment and construction. WinGuard® laminated products may crack if impacted, but keep glass pieces adhered to the laminate and secure in the frame. Conversely, single pane annealed glass will fracture into large shards and will not be held in the frame after breaking.
10-YEAR WARRANTY
WinGuard® products are backed by our solid warranty. Whether aluminum or vinyl, WinGuard® units come with a limited lifetime warranty on insulating glass units and a 10-year warranty on laminated glass units.

[@j.darrel517]

Can't thank you enough for your excellent videos. I am just a homeowner trying to educate myself because I need more hurricane windows but when I did half of my house 5 years ago, the city inspector had to fail the job because they didn't install bucks. I had no idea what a buck was and I learned quickly. From the inside he was able to put his penknife through the caulking the entire way and he told me without bucks the windows would blow in in a hurricane. The company did one window correctly, but didn't install bucks on the other 6 openings. So you couldn't even write it off as ignorance, I'm glad the inspector made them come back they had to take all of the windows out and do them over again but they only used really thin pieces of wood that look like shim material. It wasn't as thick as the bucks that you're using. God help me in the next hurricane I don't know if they even did them right the second time. I wish you worked on the west coast of Florida because I still need more hurricane windows and now I'm having difficulty finding anyone who is conscientious. Your videos are wonderful and I have to say you are an exceptional contractor. Thanks for being so conscientious, your customers are very fortunate to have you.

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

Thank you for the kind word and we”ll happy you enjoyed our videos. More to come

[@alexgarza867]

Sorry to hear about that, I don’t know if you were able to fix the windows but I’ll gladly come out to help you if you decide to fix them yourself.

[@tomstyles3280]

I would recommend deglazing the upper unit or putting carpet shield on it so that way if it does crack, it doesn’t go all over the place. Great video overall!

[@patrickbagnano1561]

Getting ready to do this to my house here in Sarasota

[@ocdtechtalk]

This was an excellent job. What kind of sealant do you use?

[@ronfauguemdmsc8843]

Tyler Childers playing in the background is music to my ears....great selection!

[@carmenspina7967]

Nice Job!

[@LPM17Tax]

Hi, Enjoyed the video! Do you have a link to the rhino paper you used to block dust. Thanks

[@Vitacia0801]

Had guys install hurricane windows and they didn't bother with the rhino paper. I'm not looking forward to all the cleaning :[

[@jako3214]

Fantastic! Shiate..wish I was aware of you rock stars. Getting this done *tomm (on the 4th floor, condo 1/1 from 1974!) in Ft Laud. Kind of tripping. NO idea how they're gonna be able to do the 2 *massive bedroom windows. Yep..all OG windows 🙏 😬

[@rayunseitig6367]

looks good

[@jasondimartino]

Mike, great job. How much would you charge to install one window?

[@DB-rd6uy]

Where are you guys located?

[@danritter96]

When installing bucks, do you have a recommendation for the width of the buck to the depth of the window casing?

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

The width of the buck needs to be equal or greater then the width of the frame of the window.

[@ivancespedes4624]

Can you go over how to measure for a replacement window???

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

From the outside of the window. Measure the width (stucco to stucco ) and the height ( stucco to stucco). Measure to the 1/8 of inch.

[@tomstyles3280]

Drywall to drywall sill to drywall.

[@jimjones7066]

@@mikesaluminumspecialtiesHi Mike. When you say measure to the 1/8, are you basically saying use the exact measurement (stucco to stucco) for ordering the replacement window/slider or are you saying to deduct an 1/8 from your measurements when ordering the replacement window/slider? Thx buddy

[@anonymousbyproxy8250]

@@jimjones7066 I think that one shall leave 1/8 “ per each side as a space between buck and window frame. If the frame is even slightly larger it may not fit in, but if it is smaller long strips can be place between buck and frame (like he is doing towards the end of the video).

[@eg7737]

I need windows in Orlando Florida

[@yeltsingudino5138]

Where you get the wood for the bucking ? Or what the name and dimensions ?

[@anonymousbyproxy8250]

Pressure treated wood. One inch (1”) which in reality is 3/4” thickness (hey man, it’s America, u pay for 1” and u get 3/4” 😂😂😂).

[@Jack-russell103]

Did you change the buck because the new window frame was wider? Excuse my ignorance I’m a tile guy not a window guy. :]...the process doesn’t look as hard as I thought it would. Thanks,for the video

[@Perly53]

I'm not at all an expert but I've been looking into this for my own place. I believe it's code that the buck be at least the width of the window frame. I don't believe it would pass inspection if less.

[@Jack-russell103]

@@Perly53 Correct

[@sonnyk5344]

I notice on windows installed in wood homes there is much more flashing work. Is a simple bead of caulking enough to seal out the window frame in a window installed in concrete?

[@dadokrstic]

I came on here to mention flashing. When I installed an impact window in my old house, I followed that particular manufacturer’s instructions and they called for flashing on the sill.

[@darwinbodero7872]

Never trust fl construction. These windows tend to leak on the corners. A problem I currently find myself with.

[@ocdtechtalk]

@@darwinbodero7872 purchase some OSI sealant from Amazon or other and redo your caulking. OSI is the best of the best.

[@fixaajets]

What if you already have that window but you need to remove the sliding glass window to do a repair on the glass how would you do that?

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

If your dealing with an older single hung window. Where the bottom sash opens by lifting up. There are usually metal or plastic clips inside the sides of the frame that are made to catch the balancers and frees up the window to allow u to remove it. To do that use a flat head screw driver and gently push up. It should push out a little bit.

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

On each of the clips

[@fixaajets]

@@mikesaluminumspecialties the windows about 10 years old I don’t see anything like that. It’s a storm window. Looks like there’s a rod on each side of it.

[@fixaajets]

@@mikesaluminumspecialties PGT window

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

@@fixaajetsTry deglazing the glass from the frame without removing it.

[@liz7055]

Do you guys also use water proofing before adding the buck if so what kind would you recommend?

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

Yes we back caulk all the bucks with contractors paintable sealant

[@darwinbodero7872]

Caulking is not waterproofing. You can’t rely on just caulking the window will have problems a few years down the road when that shit cracks

[@jimjones7066]

@@darwinbodero7872caulking is literally the only thing that stops water from entering your home smart guy. Do you suppose asphalt around the edges to seal it lol ????

[@rayray9777]

OK I was hoping to see a buck with eight horns or more then I realized you were talking about Wood. What is the thickness of the buck and what are you using ? Is it pre-treated? Is it like a one by four?Do you have to rip it to size? I suppose you do since the window is probably thicker. I come from the north where we have wood structured houses I’ve never changed out the Masonary window but I’m going to attempt it lol

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

We use Pressure treated 1 x 6 x 8 or 12. Then rip it down to 2 5/8” or the width of the window frame. Just make sure you razor the caulking around the window best you can to avoid masonry damage. It may be easier to take the glass out completely and collapse the window frame inward.

[@roblee2968]

does the window sit on the window sill

[@irietropicals4255]

Naw it sits on roof lol

[@roblee2968]

@@irietropicals4255 Up yours, LOL

[@kikiob3628]

Do you have to replace the wood (bucks?)

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

In most cases yes. Upgrading from non impact to impact window comes with wider frames. And the bucks need to be changed to reflect that. With pressure treated wood. We prefer 1 x 6, which can be split to make 2- 2 5/8 inch width for sides.

[@JRS-iq9pz]

Did you have to cut the window sill?

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

If your installing a single hung window, you should not have too. Since their are no fastener going into the bottom of the frame. A horizontal roller window is a different story.

[@chrisjeffery9779]

Did you set the window on top on the marble sill? Or did you but up to it? Setting it on top of the sill leaves quite a large gap at the bottom between the flange and the stucco.??

[@IPrieto14]

Thank you for the video…. What size tap cons do you use?

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

1/4” by 2 3/4” tapcons

[@ocdtechtalk]

I like to put gorilla glue on my tapcons to help them hold over time. Cement block is a horrible material to hold a fastner. That is one of the reasons for the buck.

[@anonymousbyproxy8250]

True

[@marcusablpn]

What’s the average cost per window to replace?

[@anonymousbyproxy8250]

Most of them would not give u the quote, but to my calculation 500-600 per window to install (team of 2 people), a lonely wolf may charge less.

[@bigpla.gaming6687]

Do you ever have to cut the stucco to get the old window out and install new ones? It looks like my stucco is on top of the old window frame.

[@mikesaluminumspecialties]

I recommend trying to deglaze the glass from the frame of the window before attempting to remove the window. By doing this it will allow you to pry the frames inwards towards each other. This will optimize your chances of not doing too much damage to preexisting stucco.

[@seagel1000]

You’ll have to grind away that stucco using a angle grinder and the proper masonry disc for filing down masonry. I suggest cutting at the drywall instead of the cutting the window opening with the finish (stucco usually) since it’s easier and less messier than cutting masonry and being exposed to all those elements and mess. Make sure to caulk two lines of 1/4” beads of a nice thick urethane (think OSI Quad) behind each wood buck to prevent air, water, bugs from going behind your wood. I go the extra mile and caulk on the seams of each corner and if you’re up to it, the seams where the edge of your wood buck meets the masonry. You essentially create 3-4 layers of caulking from all elements Incase water gets behind your window and into the home/substrate. I apply the same principal of “defense in layers” to the caulking around the window flange. From exterior to interior: exterior caulk, filler rod, window foam, filler/back rod, interior caulk. I’ve done this method after learning and studying hi performance building in the southern states. My windows are going on 3 years installed with no problems so far..

[@everettgarland3259]

1:11 😂😂😂😂