How to Trim Out a Basement Window (DIY Drywall Return on a Basement Window - Finish Your Basement!)

[@rodrigomelendez7087]

The way you explain everything is amazing brother, keep it like that. I hate watching other videos and not getting explanation of what they are doing step by step. Thank you

[@MannsWoodlandPerspective]

Not worried about the drywall being in contact with the block foundation for moisture absorption?

[@angellas.1314]

A white window seal reflects more light into the room. White was a good call.

[@johnstup4479]

Those windows turned out great! I'm currently trimming out a window in a space that will become my wood shop. I used 1/2" plywood to trim out the window. I will then frame out the window with window/door molding with a 1/8" reveal and then paint it white. The only thing I didn't do was have an overhang on each side of the window. These are great videos Andrew. Keep'm coming!

[@AndrewThronImprovements]

I appreciate it John! Yea.. there are many different ways to trim out a window. Glad your method worked out for you 👍

[@cadayx]

Great video Andrew!

[@Andrico77]

Nice stuff. Like your videos. Not long and drawn out but detailed enough

[@arunchaudhary2180]

Hi can u advise best waterproofing material for exterior foundation wall that I can put between wall and detra ?

[@nikharney2202]

Thank bro I'm in the middle of this right now and this helped so much!!!!

[@patricksmith3135]

Excellent work. "Ruined...." Ha Ha Ha. Painted sills look just fine (too). and there will be lots more rental houses and fewer lessons to be learned each time you finish one. :)

[@AndrewThronImprovements]

Haha thanks Patrick! Yea… lesson learned for the next one for sure! Appreciate it 🙏

[@michaelksnyder1574]

Thanks for the video. I have a similar setup in my basement and want to add window sills and trim to make the area look more finished. I'll be following your steps to reduce bonehead mistakes! How is the subscription model working? Does it help provide any additional income as your subscriber count increases?

[@mikejohn7547]

Good work made my life easier now 👌

[@jerryhinds6009]

Nice work. 👍 Thx. I really enjoy watching your channel. i'm learning more in regards to framing that i was unsure of before.

[@nicolasgill9907]

Hey Andrew, thanks for the videos! Question, how do you insulated between your framed wall and the top of your basement window. I'm doing foam board on my concrete wall but i'm not sure how to tackle that gap at the top of the window that transitions from concrete to window jam and joists. Hope you can help, thanks!

[@patrickmcnabb3524]

Don't comment often but nice work and great explanation.

[@danielevans9406]

“But it’s good enough for a rental project.” These words break my heart. If you’re renting out property, make it somewhere YOU would love to live as well. If you treat it poorly, don’t expect any different from your tenants.

[@RADIO-FREE-AMERICA]

Hey Andrew, I wondered where you have been? Your rental house looks like it is well on its way to being finished! 👋 See ya! Thomas!

[@AndrewThronImprovements]

Hey Thomas! It’s getting there for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@mikeryckman3120]

Unfortunately in winter you will get moisture issues in to your bottom piece of drywall

[@mikeryckman3120]

Oh I see you did put wood down: sorry

[@HerbertPortillo]

👍👏👏👏👏👍

[@Олег_Морозов]

Какой сексуальный паренёк ❤😅

[@Alamyst2011]

Dont return drywall to your windows. It looks like hack work and will almost certainly have moisture issues

[@zatridevyatzemel]

I was going to ask how the drywall was being insulated from the concrete. There's no vapor barrier in between, meaning any moisture which is always abundant in concrete would transfer into the gypsum board and eventually turn it into a soft mess. Not to mention that humidity from the interior air would end up condensing just below the drywall on the colder concrete surface. I'd use at least a thin layer of XPS, have it taped at the seams and where it abuts the window frame, and only then install drywall over it. Not ideal either but at least some level of vapor and thermal barrier/break, just enough to avoid any moisture issues.

[@johndutton4612]

great work

[@AndrewThronImprovements]

Thanks!