Installing a Window in a House with Metal Siding

Installing a vinyl window in a house with metal siding has many important considerations. In this video, Mike Kuschel from A-New-View discusses the critical points to consider in replacing your windows.

[@thepoynt]

It took me a while to find this video but it's exactly what I need for my upcoming window replacement - thanks for making this! There's precious few videos on how to do full window replacements, and they're all with vinyl siding which gives you more flexibility.

[@revdrshad]

This video shows only the very basics, as it's a sales video, not a do-it-yourself video. Essentially he's cutting away enough of the aluminum (Either with an angle grinder and metal-cut wheel, or an oscillating saw (both available for cheap at Harbor Freight). -With the aluminum cut away, he's able to caulk and nail the new window flange to the wood sheathing of the house. It should then be taped with window type tar-tape (sometimes called "Flashing tape."). He's most likely sliding his hand carefully under the aluminum siding to do this. -He's then shaping and placing the j-channel around the aluminum, he may be able to put a couple nails in it depending on how loose the aluminum siding is. (If not a little glue, caulk or window tape to hold it in place for a few minutes). There's a gap between the window, and j-channel... Which brings us to the next step. -He's then placing the mitered brick-mold trim between the J-channel and window frame. He's measured so that everything has a snug fit, and decent appearance. He's nailing the brick-mold trim to the wall, and possible either nailing the j-channel -sideways- to the brick molding, or using a couple little screws. (Not too many if it's vinyl j-channel, as it moves slightly with weather conditions.) -He's then caulking where the j-channel touches the brick-molding, and also where the brick molding is touching the window frame itself. It takes a little bit of three dimensional thinking to picture all of this. If you decide to tackle a problem like this, measuring the dimensions of everything is probably your most difficult task. Next to cutting the actual aluminum without kinking it. It should be easy, it's thin. just take your time and be careful with it. Remember to think like water and gravity. Make sure stuff overlaps for rainfall to fall down. Good luck, all the best.

[@freetolook3727]

Boy, this guy sure likes to talk but doesn't show the important steps.

[@larrybilik2261]

It's his trade secrets,

[@re2248]

He cut the siding back enough to access the nail fin. Measure the window your going to install, cut the siding back, install the J channel, sealant, window and trim.

[@brandona.deimel5155]

@@re2248 except I don't think he nails th J channel. just sticks it in to give clean look

[@xephael3485]

No 💩

[@georgemetz3986]

I’m happy to find at least a partial video. All of the crucial steps were skipped in the video. To do this, you really need to actually see the trim off of the siding and install of the J-Channel under the aluminum siding, and does the window but up against the J-Channel or does it cover it? You should definitely show the trim oof the aluminum siding and say what saw and bit you used. Did you use flashing tape around your rough opening, I didn’t see any?

[@olgashatunova2385]

Thank you! It would be nice to see closer how it actually was done. Please make another video showing close view.

[@DB-cx6cb]

This guy gives a good timid act. He will give you nothing but his 30 year’s of Bullshit it’s a Sales video!😊

[@GodsEye1972]

Thanks Maureen. No one would take this customers aluminum siding job, and we have not worked on aluminum. Your information was valuable since we maintain a high review rating and warranty our work for 5 years! We don't want to come back! 5* Thanks!~

[@j.brewer7552]

how was the j-molding attached behind the siding?

[@susieirwin3346]

thanks for showing how things look after you are done. how did you nail that j track under that siding and how did you cut the siding?

[@Tera_Hai]

They didn't. He doesn't even know how to hold a foam gun

[@scottp1635]

ok, so you install the J channel without nails???? How did you nail it into place BEHIND the siding?

[@donterivera6729]

scott p no nails till after trim installed first glue in with silicone then after window installed and trim couple tiny zip screws sideways through j chanel into trim easy

[@charlescanham1782]

you cut the metal siding back to o.d.of nail fin +- 3" bigger than window, install "j" trim sneak in couple nails/glue.. what /how are you making up 1.5" on both sides of window to allow nail fin? is that hardy trim? then you need to allow for that on your siding cut as to no cut 2x.. j mold will butt up to hardy trim, hsrdy trim will butt to window overlapping j fin /nail fin...

[@anthonycarboneiii8652]

Mike, you left out the most important step, cutting the metal siding . WTF....

[@dirkydoesit]

It's done with a special saw and special blade! Sounds expensive...

[@brandona.deimel5155]

I've done this. I stuck a 2x4 under my siding to give it some space then used grinder with metal cutting blade. installed window with flang per instructions. used flashing. insert j channel. molding. caulk done.

[@Kdogpiper]

How do you attach the j-channel UNDER the metal siding? do you nail through the siding?

[@DB-cx6cb]

@@Kdogpiper You already know. He couldn’t nail the j channel correctly with Aluminum siding. Unless he nailed at a angle, which puts holes in the J channel which defeats the purpose of not having to caulk where water travels. It would be better not nailing and using J channel slide behind aluminum siding without nails

[@Kdogpiper]

@@DB-cx6cb Thanks!

[@kentwaters5518]

he doesn't show anything! How did you cut the steel siding? why didn't you show a close up of the sealants and foam? totally a waste of time.

[@hnorrie8424]

Maybe he screwed it up. This guy doesn't look a professional. He just wants to take views from KZbin

[@larrybilik2261]

I agree w this idea of installing w nail fin. It definitely guarantees less water protrusion. And I would make that kind of Installation for my house. As for all the details that he is not closing in on is for protection of his business. Not revealing his secrets. If you are good handyman w knowledge of house repairs you will know of all the disclosed steps he is talking about.

[@i-changeus]

Hi, I know this is two years now, but how does one cover the nail fin area of the window. I'm assuming the j-channel does NOT cover it, right? Thanks.

[@mthompson]

I looked everywhere in my area locally, even on Amazon...no one carries that "special saw with a special blade"....

[@Tera_Hai]

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[@Cherokee10g]

I appreciate your time, your title gets attention for sure, your video only helps those who understand window replacement or someone who have some construction skills, but for the rest the way that it's done it's irritating, meaning you should think about doing a Do-over, (Problems to address) First talking without showing, One positioned video, No close-ups, some people would like to see your J-Channel cuts again close-ups, Unhelpful steps, Skipped steps, Brick molding installation confusion, you are installing a new construction window in this video, there are windows without nail flange that has nail brackets to secure it, and also has flanges to slide in the sides of the window to stop the water, I've Installed them myself. all window companies do not build windows the same, V windows comes with & without the flanges. you do not help at all when it comes to the types of caulking to use, no one want caulk that will mole. here is what I see, you are selling you company trying to obtain work but you could be hurting your company based on the way this video was done, I don't think you are dishonest but title suggest that you are trying to help homeowners with this installation and it does not, don't be discouraged about the angry remarks we all make mistakes, just do it over again, Thanks. I appreciate your effort.

[@DB-cx6cb]

Tips and Tricks for all Future Window Salesmanship should be the Click Bait for Video! This an is not giving you anything, he wants you to call for business. It’s called TradeSecrets. 😢

[@satxpress]

Can I remove the window shims after the foam dries up. I want to foam where the shims where then replace the screws.

[@43wagonwheel]

Yep, didn't show how to install the j channel for one....

[@DB-cx6cb]

Mike seems to have the only Aluminum siding window installation video on U Tube. Why? We’ll it’s aluminum and for good reason. Vague, but if you have the aptitude and skillset you can understand how to install dealing with aluminum siding. Since Aluminum siding is no longer available and if you Muck up your Aluminum siding, you’re looking at replacement of your house veneers. Removing Aluminum siding will require in-depth skill and even then replacing it you must place nails into the outside veneers of the siding, Not to mention preventing damage of crimping,denting and pings! Very few people can accomplish this and wouldn’t recommend. Vinyls or Hardy Board siding are not inexpensive either way. So this video shows a retrofit window installation. It’s the next best thing to a new siding and windows installation. I have been in the business for forty years and would not risk the liabilities! If you wanted new Windows, my only solution would be replace Veneers and Windows at same time for me to warranty my work. But hey, if Mom or Pop can’t afford it, sure there is always someone willing to skin that Cat, to help you without spending your life’s saving. Very helpful video for those folks trying save money and feed the family. Enjoyed your video! Love people helping people!

[@joseph6254]

You DO NOT have to have a nail fin to install a window correctly. The best brands come with and without it. Looks like this guy is justifying his reasoning for charging more for install.

[@hoeonthestro]

In some communities the HOA requires that you use a nail fin. This Contractor has provided a useful video of a properly executed installation of replacing windows for that purpose. I may also add that he does indeed know what he is talking about .

[@daviddarcy5898]

Contradiction to install didn't show the actual cutting of the siding and install of j U shouldn't dis people for parts and not actual show the right point

[@dougcrockett9367]

I like the part where he shows you how to do it.

[@papirorivas935]

Attention grabber but you didn't show close ups of wrong installion areas, rot, cutting the siding before installing the "j" molding, it would better if the technician actually did the manual installation. I won't able to use the information.

[@jcvj6928]

thank you... i learned what to look for when asking for a quote!!

[@robertgrist8496]

I'd like to see him install that unit in a brick opening. He won't use a nailing fin.

[@DB-cx6cb]

This is not about brick. It’s about aluminum siding and if you f**k up your aluminum siding siding that is no longer manufactured then your looking at replacement of all outside veneer. This is a specialized project and you better be a person who has an attention to detail or have deep pockets. If you don’t have a table saw and know how to properly trim out a window, you may need a friend or contractor. And yes brick requires a Finless “ replacement window “ and he knows this if he’s been in the window installation for 15 years.

[@chrishansen8964]

Didn't even show installation of window

[@freighttrain5235]

Dam man u left out the important parts and u did way too much dam talking I read all the other comments I thought they was lying but dam!!!!! you showed us nothing!!

[@oldarkie3880]

I wish there was more how to demo and less sales pitch.

[@purojugo78]

You use the special thing and then more special thing and then ... Shazam!!! Your done!!!

[@mattgibson38]

A special saw, with a special blade

[@DB-cx6cb]

Hand grinder with 3-1/2 inch $3.00 thin metal blade at big box store,……really special 😮

[@scudnik]

Um, you don't show how to do anything.

[@rogerpullin8997]

What a waste of my time, this guy is a salesman, not a tradesman

[@apgarconstruction]

You made the window so much smaller. you could have ordered a window without a flange and it gets fastened through the jamb into the studs.

[@brandona.deimel5155]

window is the same size. flang overlaps outside of window opening

[@guido1534]

Didn't show us a damn thing that we actually needed lol.

[@patantler9362]

This is a video to drum up sales. You won't learn how to actually do anything yourself.

[@Sykain]

This video is useless. It will NOT show you how to install a window, at all. Skip to the next video!

[@georgeharvey4304]

If he shows you how then you wont hire him to replace your windows, duh. It's a commercial for his business not an in depth how to video.

[@hnorrie8424]

​@@georgeharvey4304even I never hire a guy like this. He likes to speak rather to do the job

[@danbiss87]

Skipped all the good stuff

[@hnorrie8424]

Maybe some one else installed the important stuffs and this guy is pretending and acting like a pro

[@JoseRodriguez-wu6ij]

I forgot he is a politician... Can't understand much.

[@PPyle]

Terrible Video. Never did show how to install the window!

[@romaineathey3663]

You should go to stodoys if you'd like to make it yourself guys.

[@verdier123]

This video is really bad!

[@TimothySchunk]

Useless, he skips all the critical installation step demonstrations

[@MichaelWolffDenver]

This guy talks too much.

[@markhunter8015]

Absolutely useless!

[@bnice2893]

completely useless