How to Replace Water Damaged Window Sill and Trim

In this video, I fix my rotted wood window sill and trim. Parts of the wood were so saturated with water that they felt like a sponge so I decided to change out all four pieces. I wanted to make sure that this window was water proofed as much as possible so I added a few extra things. To the top I added a rain cap then extra caulking and Flex Tape to seal the window.
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[@skitzochik]

whoever is behind the camera is doing an excellent job, they anticipate what your audience needs to see and show it accordingly.

[@mikekreen9336]

It's called editing.

[@notanindianscammer7594]

I've seen better

[@Stringbean421]

@@mikekreen9336 It's still great camera work though. Many camera operators who are doing the actual recording seem to concentrate on just showing the KZbinr's face instead of showing us the actual work that's being done.

[@mikekreen9336]

@@Stringbean421 what do you mean by, "It's still great camera work though".??? I never once said it wasn't as I was agreeing with the comment of whoever is behind the camera is doing an excellent job. Only mentioning that during the editing process, when using a 4K camera or higher, you can easily make your sequence a 1080 project and post zoom all of your edits.

[@Stringbean421]

@@mikekreen9336 You mentioned 'Editing' which is nothing to do with the camera person at the time of filming. Editing is done post production.

[@BFVsnypEz]

Nice Job, only recommendation I would have, coming from a window install/weather barrier exterior guy, is that the bottom flange/sill of a window should practically never be caulked or taped shut, in fact it's highly recommended to push a few horseshoe shims up under the flange to leave a drain space. On this sort of fix, your best bet without pulling the windows entirely is to at least try to slip that tape up underneath the bottom flange, and then tape the top and sides, that way you also don't end up with an exposed backwards lap/ horizontal extrusion like you have with the bottom tape, which is also a big no-no, even with most real weather barrier systems' tape, because when the glue ages, or if it's not fully adhered, water WILL get behind it. I highly recommend that people not take lightly the process of doing your windows right, because done wrong, water or moisture will 100% be either seeping into your house from around the window, or sitting rotting out your sill. I was doing this work in Washington state, so yeah let's just say I seen some rain a time or two.

[@paulaavery1518]

Whoa!

[@ravennewton7556]

Thank you for these comments, as I agree it would be an improvement. I was watching this at the 16:30 mark and had the exact same thoughts about it being better to have either an extra piece of tape behind the window edge and over his main tape barrier, or have the single bottom tape barrier go behind the bottom edge of the window. Probably would need to pry that edge out a tiny bit to achieve this. Overall, this appears to be a nice explanation and process he is using here.

[@saltwaterpurl]

Thank you for saying this! I would have taken out the whole sill too.

[@lucaskennedy1799]

So I fully understand, if using the tape, it should tuck under the lip of the window, correct? He puts it over and that cand lead to water going back in or just staying?

[@BFVsnypEz]

@@lucaskennedy1799 it WILL lead to water staying inside the window if there is ANY moisture or water that gets in, which can happen easily if there is any small hole or crack, water will find its way in, and the water will sit and rot the window sill, or maybe even overflow back inside your house into the drywall if there is no water backstop. The bottom of the outside of the window should be left open, usually just put shims under and screw the flange down, but inside the house, the bottom of the window should be fully caulked and sealed.

[@longshooter457]

Both you and the camera person are professionals. No cutting corners for you. You do top quality work that could be easily trusted. A rare thing these days.

[@user-xl5np5dp8n]

I do appreciate your distinction of working with a table saw and circ saw when alone. Many/most of us will be working alone.

[@lennyf1957]

28:55 that hole really should have been pre-drilled. The screw threads are biting into the sill more than they are pulling into the plywood behind it. The general rule is, you drill or nail from the smaller timber into the larger timber, but since you cannot in this case, it's even more important to pre-drill.

[@bjlong4452]

First time watcher. You have great delivery and explanations without all the unnecessary chit chat. Love how you talk through what you are doing and why as you move through the project. Excellent videography as well. I may have a little confidence now to fix some of my own dry rot. Will check out your other vids as well. Nice job.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanduncan2379]

This is really helpful and validating about how darn long these "little" jobs take.

[@hermanprez]

I have a friend with windows in about the same or worse shape and his house is crumbly old stucco. He knows I do carpentry and offered me $50 a window for repairs. I told him no thanks.

[@christophergarrett154]

I always get a kick out of being told how long this little job will take!

[@craigsmith3645]

Great job! If you do any more windows, leave a gap from the bottom of the shingles and the drip cap. This way water won't wick up behind the shakes. I had to redo a couple of mine because they were touching and wicking water up behind the shakes in heavy rains - fortunately I saw it before any permanent damage was done.

[@jaredbradley4095]

More like, you need to do all the windows..

[@StanleyRusso-eg7dr]

Excellent job.

[@bel2665]

hi, do you men do not puch the cap all the way in? after this video i going to do my 14 windows..

[@saltwaterpurl]

@@bel2665yes… the water will wick up behind there. A larger gap will help the water fall away. Any situation like this should have a gap, but with wood siding, AND end grain, it’s extra necessary. Hopefully the flex tape holds, and he will only have to replace that little top strip of shakes above the window. There are better brands of tape with adhesive that lasts longer, and generally it is pushed down with a hard rubber roller. Regarding the water gap… if you remember back in school the water molecule has a positive charge on one side and negative on the other, like a Lego. This allows water to hold onto itself, and it will create layers of molecules called water films. This works with layers over layers UNTIL the weight of the water is too much and the water falls away (aka water drips). If the water has something hard to cling to on both sides and that gap is narrow, then the number of water films needed to fill the gap is lower, and the weight of the films is never enough to drip. 😉

[@georgetarabini6552]

Very professional job, couple of fun facts, when you dull the point of your nails it’s called brad your nails, and the groove on bottom of sill is called a quirk

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😮🤯 very cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@gerrynicol3951]

Im british and the groove is known as carpilary groove and a brad is the small nails without a head funny how we are differnt across the pond.

[@johngrimes6665]

​@@gerrynicol3951loop. 😊

[@frankhynes4514]

Nice job, enjoy time, it was easy to watch

[@tinakelly668]

I am sitting in awe of your craftsmanship 😊❤❤ 46:05

[@judithcatlett8518]

This was a no joke fix it. Nice job. Someone will come along in 100 years and think, someone was not messing around with this repair.

[@whatdoyouthink7381]

That's funny that repair is not going to last a 100 years

[@Fireworxs2012]

*Remember back in the day when High Schools taught a little thing called "Industrial Arts"? Learning how to do this kind of work was part of your education. Today, people rely on KZbin Videos. We live in a weird world* *This was a good video. Concise & Informative...Thanks* 🔥

[@citrinwarren6073]

I'm a home owner/DIY, and working on a window project. You have built my confidence in completing my project. Thanks. C. H. Warren

[@Torbox1]

Looks great and wow was that trim rotten. Just a suggestion from what I've always been told, the drip cap on top of the top trim should have a 1/4" to 3/8" gap above it so that water can run out easily and won't wik up keeping the bottom of the siding shingles wet.

[@paulpeligri6186]

Like usual, your work is impeccable and your video is extremely informative and detailed. Great work, Matt.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks a lot!

[@Melicoy]

each end of flashing needs silicon

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

@@Melicoy did you miss that part?

[@mikekreen9336]

agree....

[@justinianir3]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Good Job Bro ! ✍

[@williambradfordbaldwin4386]

Beautiful job! All the sills on our Apt house need this, but I doubt the Maint crew have any idea how to do it right like this! That rain cap is key to the whole thing! Thanks! Nice to see some real and sensible carpentry again! I remember my father teaching me the "flatten the nail tip to prevent splitting the wood" trick!

[@stevepatcyk8083]

Another job well done! I've searched and searched for basically this video, as all of my house sills are in a similar state of disrepair ('55 cape in the north east 😅) and you, sir did not disappoint! I'm glad I waited. I can always count on you to answer my home repair needs eventually! 😂

[@johnkelly9451]

This is a good video. This Old House also has a very good bottom sill repair if you want to check it out. They're all very helpful, especially alot of us have older homes.

[@frannypalmer2726]

I don't have all of those fancy tools and at my age I don't want to spend money on them. That angle on the bottom of the trim pieces threw me for a loop. I cut it as best as I could then used a belt sander on low until I got it close enough. Thanks for the video. I always learn from these videos.

[@johnvallandigham5467]

Great video! Love all things "repairs" to older houses. Very satisfying knowing that window is rock solid against the weather. Nice work! Liked your tip on splitting the difference when working on older homes.

[@sheenavaughan2717]

Yes it’s so helpful that the work is on an older house. I’m in a very damp U.K. 50 yards from the beach in a 100 year old cottage built from rocks off the shore and with no insulation. Conditions are harsh and my wooden porch’s time is running out but also so much more to do to prevent further damage. I’ve never done diy before and have so much to learn, apparently there are different types of sandpaper for different jobs! Oh yes my lack of knowledge is as bad as that 🤦‍♀️

[@mf_rat]

@@sheenavaughan2717 It might be a bit more time intensive, but useful to pre-paint the wood before you assemble everything. I had a rotten door frame due to rain (UK too) and painted the replacement timber to prevent rot even if there is water ingress. Sound counterintuitive but masonry paint works for that, since it's made to create a waterproof layer.

[@matthewlinaman]

the suspense of if you were gonna finish before it rained!! Thanks for your videos. I always learn a lot.

[@looking4peace1]

It's so satisfying watching you chisel all that stuff off. Lol. Good video. Informative

[@cejanuary9378]

I have painted cedar shingles from the 1890s on my house, so I really appreciate this video! You don't see very many tutorials that incorporate what to do with this type of siding.

[@skyhawaii5446]

Great video brother. I see this problem every day of my life as a professional painter. Very few people know how to attack this problem. Respects

[@user-ro2lf4sy5k]

Good job on the repair. Looks better than new. I have worked on older home rehabs and can appreciate the effort you made to be sure you have a 50-year repair.

[@arlenem9697]

My window sill also needed repairs, so I removed the windows and made my own sill. This took me about 4 days to fix. I also had to repair the stucco around the window. Doing the sill your way would have been much easier. Your repair came out great, and so did mine. Good job.

[@michaeltangusso9801]

This is not that great at all lol 😂

[@JohnnieBravo1]

This was awesome! Last year, I redid sills in windows in front of my house almost just like you did. They were rotted all the way across, and then about 4 inches up each side. I learned Lowes has mill lumber that matched the pattern of the uprights. Using pressure treated 2X's, I also had to match angles on the sill. Mine turned out to be 10 degrees, not 15, but my house is 1990 vintage. I had no training, or any direction whatsoever, I just decided to try it and see how it would turn out (and no way could I do it without that handy dandy oscillating tool). This year I get to do the ones in the back, so I'm very glad to see I was on the right path here. Thanks!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome, good luck on the other ones and thanks for watching! 😃

[@karencox3235]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your work! You pay such attention to detail! Thank you for posting! I hope you don't have like 10 or more windows to duplicate this on, seeing as how the other ones probably don't have the rain guards either. :(

[@gergemall]

Ditto, Perfecto

[@briankurzhal]

Excellent! This is exactly our situation with cedar shake siding over tar paper. Now I know what to do, and especially how and why I need to add a rain cap at the top before installing the new top brick molding piece. Many thanks!

[@flawed449]

This guy is very thorough. Takes pride in his work, and treats this job as if it were his own home.

[@Chattsteezy]

I think it is his own home. The way he mentioned the framing being two years old from when he did a living room remodel. Regardless very thorough and does everything correctly like you said.

[@whatdoyouthink7381]

Yes it's his house.

[@nelwoz9357]

Excellent video for our future repairs. The person taking the video did an AWESOME JOB!!!! Loved how they followed you during each step!!!! 10 👍 up to your videographer❣️❣️❣️❣️Thanks for this informative video.

[@seattlebeard]

I really appreciate the time you took to make it understandable for nonprofessionals. I'm not a fan of Bondo (I prefer Abatron's epoxy products), but your techniques are excellent. I have a 100 year old house, so It's nice to see someone working on an older home. I subscribed, so I can find you when I need help.

[@user-ut3ev9rd7f]

Can you answer in more detail?

[@really2345]

Bondo does not expand and contract as wood does. You want to use a filler that does expand and contract.

[@sheenavaughan2717]

So did I 😊

[@metcaelfe]

You make it look so simple! Great work!

[@wyattsdad8561]

You know todays carpenters would definitely not take the time to make that drip groove. 😃 Good job man. I’m a fixer too. I’ve had a handyman business for 10’years now. I have to do all kinds of different stuff for people. It’s insane all the stuff I need to know how to do. And to do it correctly.

[@christineburgess-marrell1792]

hi, how much does it cost - material wise to repair the window sill?

[@wyattsdad8561]

@@christineburgess-marrell1792 hi just the wood? Probably like 20 bucks. That’s in California

[@topgazza]

Great attention to detail. So important to make the finished job look right

[@lpconserv6074]

Great content! Done as a normal home owner, with decent skills would do !! Folks dealing with 20+ to older homes understand, or need to understand... square and plumb works on steel I beams, but not old homes. It is always a compromise. But I learned from you again today. "split the difference".... I do not usualy do that. But I will think in that way next to see if I can make it blend rather than have a good side and a bad side.

[@subbernh5192]

Watched you video on redoing the cellar bulkhead door and learned a lot; still need to work on phase two of that this summer. Also need to do the window repair. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@briardan9226]

I REALLY like how detailed you explain everything! You're an excellent craftsman!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome. Thank you for the feedback!

[@VainGames]

Always a good day when there's another video from The Fixer. And I had to watch it, right now.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

👍😁

[@SaltySeed]

Hope those new babies are doing well. Glad to see a new video......PS I love the bloopers!!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

They babies are doing great, thanks for asking!

[@dixondoesit7466]

I'm glad you did it the right way and didn't just bondo the rotten portions like other videos I've seen. Great job!

[@dand5829]

I needed this video like 6 months ago for this exact problem.

[@januzi2]

I can't wait to see the whole house covered with Bondo.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

😂

[@whatdoyouthink7381]

Most people don't realize Bondo is porous It sucks up water. I was a body man for 16 years In the family owned body shop. The very place I learned how to do PDR if anybody doesn't know paintless dent removal. Use as little Bondo as necessary.

[@davidbreiner2682]

Nice work. My only suggestion would have been to use low-expanding spray foam instead of the fiberglass insulation and AZEK trim boards.

[@PatHaskell]

He has said in a previous video he doesn’t like expandable foam.

[@robertmickatavage510]

33:30 Glad to see you primed the cut edges (especially the end grain which soaks up water like a sponge). Many new homes are built with carpenters neglecting to do this. As if the painters can prime them after the trim has been nailed ~ not! Eight years later and the trim has to be replaced.. remember, this new growth wood isn’t as tightly grained as the wood homes were built with in the last centuries. I’ve subscribed to your channel!

[@raggedyann4372]

Wish I had someone as handy and knowledgeable as you🧐🥰 Helped put siding on my house I had years ago, it’s a lot of work. Someone else put in new windows.

[@MrJohnnyboyrebel]

It will cost a little more, but PVC trim “lumber” is available and is a suitable alternative that will never rot.

[@lgDukeCity5018]

Replaced the trim around my garage door with it. Works great.

[@kookiedabear]

While rot doesn't migrate, it does attract undesirable pests, such as roaches and other bugs. While it's not fun and more work, the best approach would have been to pull the window and replace all of the damage for a long-term solution. The flex tape you installed will prevent any trapped water from escaping, whereby allowing an unknown water leak within the wall. Best practice is to have a 1/8" gap on the bottom flange.

[@Stuart68505]

Friends have the same situation on their garage dating back to the 40s. This is very helpful and how to repair it. This video shows that it involves more than just replacing the sill. Thank you

[@HKL2783]

This window repair is truly a work of art❗️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidmorgan4738]

Very nice work and attention to details. Your extra steps to insure accuracy will help this last much longer. I really enjoyed your positive attitude and simple explanations. Cheers!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks David, I appreciate it!

[@snoozieq4584]

Oh damn! That really wasn't good! I'm only 9 sec in and my jaw is on the floor! "Please don't split." Famous last worst as the cedar splits with the next tap. OOPS! The new trim looks fantastic. Now you have to do the rest of the windows, HA. Kudos to your "Videographer". Was it Mrs. Fixer? Whomever it was they did a great job! The bloopers at the end are hilarious! Keep them coming! See you in the next one!

[@andrewc6385]

Awesome job, brother. Much respect from a canadian carpenter and father

[@eligebrown8998]

I bought this old house im in dirt cheap and all the windows are like that. Thats a sweet repair job you did. Now i have an idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@JohnSmithh644]

Gold star home inspection would say "no flashing on top of the window trim--that ain't right"

[@ivanwill]

Nice detailed video as always. And, the outtakes are still on point! 🤣

[@chorruitiner1]

Excellent job, very easy and simple to follow it as explained. Thank you!

[@jimdunkle4823]

Great job! My house I'm working on was built in 1834. I'm replacing the windows. I was surprised how sq. they were. We done 11 and have 6 more to go! I think they will wait till next year!! But now I've got to replace one of the sills. We bought our house in 1970. We replacer the slate roof 30 years ago. This year we had a steel roof put on. At 71 my wife didn't want me on the roof! Side note, I bought a foam gun (#14) one of the best things I've bought!!!! Thanks for the video.

[@BFVsnypEz]

Foam guns are awesome, as long as you use that cleaner can after. Spent some fun hours cleaning those suckers out with screws and crap when company didn't didn't provide the foam cleaner spray cans. Be a shame to ruin a 50 dollar spray gun over a 5 dollar bottle of cleaner!

[@StainGlassProduction]

It's crazy that your trim was being used as your water barrier around your window.

[@95dodgev10]

My 1965 house is similar but I have a brick facade. The brickmold of the window is what held the window into the opening and was the weather barrier. Through me for a loop when i discovered that but they were the original windows and everything has been in much better condition than the window in this video.

[@kevingodziebiewski2593]

Lol

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

2:56my wall doesn't even have framing. :/ House from late 1800's. My trim is 2x6's. Rotted, two anyway. The wood just comes out with my finger.

[@mj-ls7qr8xp3n]

Why can't you paint the side that sits against window?

[@frannypalmer2726]

1956 house here. Asbestos siding, no insulation, and my trim was the water barrier. Rotted trim and sills almost everywhere. I cut 2 of my sills off just like he did. There is a drip cap. Right now I am replacing 4 big windows. What a trip!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Subscribe to my channel: bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer Thanks for watching! 😃

[@julietlaney2776]

So glad I found your channel, you’re a great teacher! The bloopers are an added bonus 😂

[@sybilresh1905]

Thorough and precise. You are a very skilled artisan. Your channel is as good as "This Old House".

[@tinakelly668]

I know that I started with This Old House as a great resource YOUR video is so informative and very step by step !!! I loved it. Thank you and the videographer ❤❤

[@jeromeygreen4788]

I love flex tape too, it currently makes up a sizeable portion of my motorcycle cover because I don't want to replace it yet but it works flawlessly!

[@J01466]

Way to go, Mr. I'll be looking thru your library. Thanks for explaining the drip groove, I probably would've overlooked that on my windows. I also like the look of your house from what I can see on here. I'm now considering shutters like yours, simple design, easy to reproduce.

[@jsadamsster]

Excellent practical knowledge and skill shown in your videos. Compliments to the camera person and editor. That really makes this video easy to follow.

[@briancnc]

That came out really nice. We've all done the patches over the years and it never lasts, and easier in the long run to replace like you did. I've started using azek for this kind of replacement though, way more full proof long term than wood.

[@scooter6334]

Very nice videos one of the best I have seen 😊. It’s nice to see someone take their time and “thank the job out” and take pride in their work ❤.

[@671mach]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video, extremely helpful.

[@TheBourneBlogger]

Unbelievable work. And you just make the best of whatever comes your way. Another great video. Thanks

[@juliahelland6488]

Great repair tutorial! I got the same rotten situation! Thanks for sharing this! 💯

[@diytwoincollege7079]

Excellent video. I have a window sill on my cedar shake covered house that is every bit as bad as the one you had. Great tip with the circular saw!

[@raulgaleano5820]

Great inspiration brother !!! I also have a old house and do a lot of repairs my self …

[@zeroskillz2427]

Having Done this myself throughout the years here in New England! The Sills rot more with the OLDER Replacements that weep inside the casings ,,Newer windows have solved this problem !! Older houses that Have been neglected or without Paint for years seem to be problematic as well ,, good Video and like that you gave a lil insight to what it truly takes to to the proper repairs!! Awesome work!

[@steveo_o6707]

you made it look so easy... I appreciate the detail, without boring unedited vid.

[@artistlovepeace]

Great how to video. I've got the same problems at home and your lessons will help me figure out how to fix it. Thank you for producing and sharing.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@eloisarodriguez3970]

Great job, I like the fact that you took time to make it match the other windows and adding all the details. Good work. 😊

[@patrickm6000]

Great video. I just came across your channel and as someone who has worked on anything with an engine and can make a lot out of metal I never really got into the wood material building type stuff. But with a really old house I have to start taking care of some things. The way I've seen your videos explain all the steps is great for someone like me. Gives me hope that an ol dummy like me can do it.

[@melissacross1535]

Thanks for this! This has given me the confidence to replace some rotted wood under my ugly vinyl siding. I'll do it now & not put it off.

[@patricknewkirk8616]

So glad a stumbled onto your videos...I have an 1850's house and your tips and tricks are going to be a big help. Didn't know anything about the drip cut under the sills. We replaced windows 5yrs ago and can say that nothing was sealed like that on the outside. Thank you...

[@user-mi7tx8hx8u]

Save yourself a headache and sell the house

[@user-op1ci2di6z]

Awesome video, im from uk and have only completed a cill repair in college, so to see a real life example answers a lot of questions i still have (despite the difference in house construction between uk/us). Really good explaination!👍🏻

[@Gord19]

Great work young fella. Really enjoy your work. Thanks for posting.

[@ackzz]

Great Video and nice to see people doing their own home repairs as I did - cheers!

[@cliffwilson7081]

Nice work sir! I would like to suggest you try Quad 400 instead of Alex caulk. It's a superior product for exterior work but it is NOT water clean up. Again, very nice work and great attention to details. Thank you.

[@67NewEngland]

Nice work - I was face with this same situation, rotted sill on original window frame with vinyl replacement. I decided to rip the whole window out and found an Anderson new construction window that fit the rough framing. You could do a video showing a project like that.

[@georgeriverasr.6298]

Great repair, no more worries about water rotting... !!!😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@wendydix5534]

LOL, clearly you edit this very well. Do love how you explain things so clearly.❤

[@RickTurnerSylvaniaRealtor]

Once again, you did and excellent job showing this process, step by step!

[@annwilliams9214]

Beautiful workmanship! Have a punky windowsill myself. Appreciate the clear guidance. Thank you.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks!

[@philarsenault8537]

You did an amazing job on this repair. Thank you for your great detail in every step. Your pretty amazing!

[@shed4287]

I've been trying to find videos on how to make exterior sills. Yours is the only one that I've found that's actually useable. The sill that I need to replace looks exactly like yours in terms of rot. My main concern was how to cut the angles, so you solved that issue for me and also I'll be using a circular saw to make my angles. Thanks a lot for making informative, easy to follow, common sense, right amount of chatter and humor thrown in, down to earth-videos. Have a nice day! .

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

I'm glad to hear that it was helpful and thanks for watching! 😃

[@eugenepiurkowski5439]

Nice work and a great job teaching us how and why you did each part.

[@baddad5781]

Beautiful job there buddy. Thanks for sharing this with us. Kudos to the cameraman / lady.

[@airtow6766]

Happened across the video and gotta say your visuals and explanation were easy to understand and gave me confidence to fix my similarly rotted frames. Great job, you have a new subscriber!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks a lot and thanks for subscribing! 😃

[@hassanbazzi3545]

Way to go. Great detailed job. Well done 👍

[@colinwood1337]

Really clear explanations and great camera work.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks!! 😃

[@Pallidus_Rider]

A lot of fun to watch. I love old houses. Currently doing the same on my father's old 1948 ranch house

[@qiweihuang5236]

Amazing how well you finished the job within 50 mins, if you are in my area I will hire you for any project

[@DCW_smith]

To the WINDOW --- To the WALLS !! Great video again !

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

🤣😁 thanks!

[@nalbert6979]

You really did a great job on everything and the ceil replacement was spot on with the drip edge cut into the bottom. No one does that now at best they have a angle on the bottom. you cant even buy a drip edge ceil without having to order it. Only thing I saw was when you mentioned caulking everything. Do NOT caulk the window cap(it is called flashing). Unless you plan on not letting any water that comes from behind the siding to escape. The reason it's there. As Craigsmith3645 mentioned, leave a slight gap under the the flashing so the water drips off instead of running onto the trim so it doesn't wick back and get back behind it. To be honest, you should have used your flex tape at the top of the window flashing. Since the bottom row of siding at the top of the window does not have a another piece of siding behind it where the side seams meet. With any siding when it overlaps the row under it, you need to stagger the seams so you never have the sides butt together on a seam under it. like roofing shingles you need a starter strip to stop any water on the first row where nothing is behind the seams. Use a window flashing tape to stop any water from working in between the seams at the bottom row of shingles at the top of the window flashing. Or everything else you do will not matter. The whole reason the water was causing damage to his house. New homes should have house wrap on them which will keep the water away from the house unlike an old home such as his. Tar paper was used back then.

[@alanrobison3298]

ANOTHER beautiful job Mr. Fixer!

[@josephhebert3073]

Awesome. I have two windows I will be doing this with. Thanks for sharing.

[@OVRQT]

Great job!! I wish I could have seen more shots of it finished... Other than that, this was a perfect how to video!