How To Replace A Window

[@HeyHowLee]

I love doing windows and doors have my whole life, kudos to u guys, but regular diy er should not try to use glass cutter, if they fall right out like you said, a heat gun and a thin 4 in putty knife heat up that's silicone and gently work glass loose. Someone gonna try and use glasscutter and put hand threw the window. That's just my opinion not saying I'm right. Thanks guys

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

You bring up a good point. I believe it's important to use every precaution and the right safety gear when working around glass. If a person is concerned at all about their skill-set, maybe they should contact an experienced installer instead.

[@edorofish]

I didn't see flashing installed or the gaps on the sides filled with insulation. Is there a reason you didn't do that? I know Houston gets lots of rain and the humidity is crazy high.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

We used foam to seal the window.

[@rudyguajardo705]

Thank you for this video just replaced one thanks

[@edwardluth7740]

Costs more money to take the entire frame out. With my stucco which has a raised 2.5 inch thick x 8 inch decorative surround on each window it would cost me a fortune. Thus a pocket replacement or taking out just the mullion and so forth. Nice built home. My Grandparents built a beautiful early 50s home with a lovely genuine glass block front porch and more picture windows than you could imagine. Very good carpenter. Those windows and the slate roof lasted for almost 50 years. Course they got that good aged lumber back then and solid white oak flooring. Such a nice home. Built solid with anchor tiedowns and rebar to because by the grace of God a tornado went within 200 feet of their house when I was a boy and we survived because the house was built that well. The house adjacent across the street and the barn was totally destroyed. My grandfather was already dead then and my grandmother wasn’t in that great of health but she said thank God we were all all right. She said also that Dad always did his best on everything. Ole Germans! I miss them after all these years.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

German construction is great 👍

[@Dantyheman]

A torch and a putty works way better and less pick up and gose way faster

[@seanyahn7158]

Very nice work. Here in California we do not run into much of this style installation, mainly retro replacement and jumping frames like you stated in the video. Greetings from American Window Concepts. Keep these coming, they’re very educational.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Sean, I'm sorry I did not reply to your comment earlier. Somehow it fell through the cracks. Hey, I'm wondering if you and I can chat when you get a few minutes. I want to talk to you about the Anlin windows. You can reach me at [e-mail]

[@ALANROSE-s7b]

Great videos. I plan on replacing windows in my brick house. What do you call these types of windows that don't have any sort of flange around them?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Replacement windows.

[@stevevlahos1]

Thank you. Always enjoy your videos.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you for watching

[@headykracker]

I hope you're paying Brandon $1k/day!

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Yikes! I hope he's not watching this!!

[@janeleekeller]

Thanks Jeff, and Company 🙂, JaneLee 🕊️ - in Suburban Philadelphia 5/14/21

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Thank you!

[@ElJavi1992]

Good afternoon,.curious on what kind of screws were used,.and if you recomend to shim sides where screws are placed to prevent the srew to bind the window

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

The shims should line up with the screws when possible. It's not critical if you don't overtighten the screws. We use a polymer coated, deck screw. It's awesome. By the way, if you're looking for a great window company near you, check out JeffsList.com

[@bedhead1903]

Is the foam the only thing you added to seal the top area where light was coming in? Is that all that's needed?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Flashing and foam sealed this unit. It will not leak!

[@JohnPoissant]

@@HoustonWindowExperts how did you all flash it? Also curious what you screwed the window into. I know there is a gap between the brick and the wall, Did you place nailers in there or were the screws set in at an angle? Great look work though.

[@rickthebarberfaine9934]

Why didn't you cut the center brace, then as the bottom started to bend up cut it as well, then the side rail, would have folded in a whole lot faster & easier...

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Rick, thank you for your suggestion.

[@edwinwilson4333]

Really nice! Just curious; what Brand/model of window is being installed in this video?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

That is the NT windows

[@maryjonorum107]

Is there a video on removal of double a pane window?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Yes, look for the video about replacing windows in a brick home. They are double pane.

[@Allen-bm6tz]

Are you not using the metal header flashing, sealing tape and sealant on the inside method here? It's not really easy to see and you didn't mention it. Or maybe it is not necessary with the amount of overhead protection at that location? Or maybe this was before you started using that technique?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

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[@hover_trug]

Brandon don’t let him get to you

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

???

[@juancervantes7021]

Do you service Texas City 77591 area? Thanks

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Is that Galveston county? We do not service any windstorm zones.

[@juancervantes7021]

@@HoustonWindowExperts yes it’s Galveston County. Can you recommend another company? Interested in Hurricane Impact windows.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Try The Window Guys in League City. Thank you

[@antoniooreguy6478]

Badly done a lot of dirt

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

What do you mean?

[@thomasd8735]

Which sealant? And do you use wood shims?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I like using OSI sealants. I have a video devoted to this topic. Check it out. I prefer to use composite shims because they will never rot should they get wet.

[@shanedavis4128]

@@HoustonWindowExperts Hello!! I greatly appreciate your videos and knowledge!! I did not see where they showed how to install the shims??

[@anth713]

They never send me an estimate?

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Who never sent you an estimate? Us?

[@anth713]

@@HoustonWindowExperts the person who I was texting to . I ask estimates for 5 windows I sent me measurements of all of them he told me in 24 hours we give you and answer. But it has been more then one week.. I went directly to your store but the guy that was there that day it looks that he don’t want to sell everything questions we we asked he don’t know..

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

I am really sorry to hear that. I know that our team takes great pride in being a responsive and giving people answers to their questions. Could you please email me your name so I can look into this? My email address is [e-mail]

[@ghiagoo]

Not at all what I was expecting. I had no clue you cut the glass out. But I guess that makes sense, since they are puttied in. I thought The Whole thing was taken out at once

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

If we can remove the entire unit, we will. But there are instances where the safest thing to do is cut and remove the individual panes.

[@ligyron2835]

With a traditional double-hung window you can typically just pull the entire sashes out without needing to cut/break glass but yes sometimes it’s just better to remove the glass than deal with the mess of a shattered window

[@edwardluth7740]

I bought that Quad and been doing my EIFS with it and it’s excellent. My windows guy is in his 70s and he is great. He has 2 helpers and he swears by this caulk. But it will take 4 months to get the darn windows in due to this government manufactured crisis.

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Wow... That stinks.

[@shivbaba2672]

Thats no no for minus 45 weather

[@HoustonWindowExperts]

Please elaborate