Replacing a Window on a Brick House | How To

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[@Spooms1961]

You have a gentle and loving nature with your kids. That’s just so endearing to see. Oh, and I like your attention to detail to your work. Well done.

[@brittanyyoung8246]

Cute kids!! Hunter has such a bright personality. This video has made me feel less helpless tackling my diy home makeovers 👍🏾👍🏾

[@dearontufankjian9823]

Pretty good install, if you didn’t weather seal the wood opening before installing the window. Trust me, water will get behind the brick and molding, and just get in contact with the wood framing. You need to waterproof at the wood framing first, then at the exterior cladding. But if the window doesn’t see too much water due to having a large overhang or something protecting it from water, you should be fine.

[@ElverGhalarga]

Great video! I really enjoyed your calm demeanor and useful tips and advise-especially when you mentioned the safety of any children around unattended power tools. Excellent job!

[@kristycannon7923]

You are so handy! Nice job!😊

[@hectorvaldez8945]

Thank you for being so cleared with all the details on the process, I really admire your patience with your kids, Hunter will be a exelent helper. God bless.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching!

[@robinle2971]

thank you for showing us. been looking for video about a window replacement for brink house. u save my life lol

[@MrPostFrame]

Robin Le Awesome! I’m glad it was helpful.

[@GotDeals410]

Man , when I heard your daughter then it cut to the scene where you were plugging in the mitre saw, I already knew why. Teaching the kids what work is and being safe ate the same time. Respect-I dropped the like

[@MrPostFrame]

Thank you!

[@JuanGarcia-lf3et]

I like your style of explaining and working

[@mohamedameen4526]

beautiful work my friend

[@aalovelace2776]

Great! The only video I could find that shows the profile of the pvc trim. I currently have pine (rotted), and I was wanting a more squared profile like this one. Thanks for posting!

[@evanross1582]

Thanks, friend. Awesome informative video. Very helpful!!!

[@markxu6909]

Great job!

[@egipad9037]

you just gave me hope. Thank you!

[@BeyondF1]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@225babmama]

Thanks for your thorough explanation! I’m going to do this for my home. I think I can do it all because of your explanation.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped!

[@Eric-oe5ip]

Excellent video. I like how you showed all the steps. Great job.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching!

[@rafitaino3137]

U have a new fan

[@user-lf7en6rf8m]

Fantastic, thank you, tools, common sense, i really appreciate you explaining very well. Phx

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching!

[@speedokoterefinishnetwork4937]

Beautiful family and loved the video. I do auto body for a living but have been geting into minor house repairs like this very helpful video.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching!

[@nicolenichols4380]

Awesome video it helped alot

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@wuudw2hollotyps703]

Great video. Thank you

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching!

[@corposchristy]

awesome 3 kids, great family!

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

Doing the same on my house, you do really good work!

[@luchalibre82]

Good job, dad! I do the same thing when the kiddos are around.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@itsraheem]

My son has a habit of starting the saw😂 you have a future helper.

[@tomnguyen658]

Love that little angel voice!

[@jeremy8080]

You should produce more content. I can see your channel blowing up with how you explain the process.

[@MrPostFrame]

jeremy8080 thanks buddy. I appreciate it. I am planning on it.

[@theradiantchild]

@@MrPostFrame any updates on a walkthrough guide?

[@travismcgee100]

Thanks. Helpful.

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching.

[@dchh2872]

thank you great video

[@MrPostFrame]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@romarro4616]

Thank you for ur video i have an idea now of whats coming my way

[@MrPostFrame]

You're welcome! Good luck... reach out if you have questions.

[@JuanMartinez-df1lc]

You make it look so easy

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Excellent tip on unplugging power tools. My kids in college but I would always remove battery from cordless tools too.

[@MrPostFrame]

Yes! Thanks for watching!

[@bobbyb7127]

nice job.

[@louellen7271]

Good info. We are needing to replace all our windows in our brick home.

[@MrPostFrame]

Glad you found it helpful

[@kiwichickie1975]

Love the way you say caulk!

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@tracyr5594]

look nice.

[@TeslaBoy123]

Nice job 👍👍

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@barrycowan1997]

Looks good buddy

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@GR018]

Nice trick with the side molding to prevent the window from falling out when by yourself. 👍

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks for watching!

[@marcusw86]

Haha, got love the camera crashes.

[@WoundedEgo]

Hello and thanks for posting this helpful video. In my two story brick home, two of the windows are in dormers with new vinyl siding facing out onto the roof with a steep pitch. Can I do a replacement entirely from the inside? I'm not anxious to work on a project like this from on the roof because of safety concerns. Thanks.

[@jorgexcalderonful]

I hope you are planning to insulate the window at some point. To help control water outside, it's best to install the bottom sill first and have the two verticals sit on top. Great vids look forward to more content .

[@TM_Stone]

He didn't mention it. Caulking alone is not weatherproofing a window. OSI Quad foam or similar needs to be applied in the gap between the 2x4s and the window to seal it.

[@thanvirahmed6905]

Thanks for the help! My window leaks and it gets cold. I'm going to try to fix it myself.

[@atticusmccoy6701]

Nice video. Thanks. I like your style as well. Did you do a video on creating the trimming?

[@MrPostFrame]

Atticus McCoy I did not but if you have any questions let me know I will try to help you out.

[@Mr.Caring]

Nice

[@MrPostFrame]

Thanks!

[@drnickriviera8270]

Good tutorial just one thing. It looks like you only caulked the pvc trim and not the window itself. That only gives you one exterior layer of protection from the water if it runs on the face of the window. Doesn’t protect if water runs behind the brick trim and directly onto the window itself. What y’all will want to do is once the window is set inject your low expansion foam (there are foams specifically for this job) then caulk the window frame from the outside. Apply your trim and then caulk that too. This gives you two layers of caulk protection on the exterior. Once this is done you can repeat the same steps from the inside.

[@rosskstar]

Yea, adhesive flashing tape has a place too.

[@UriValdez]

Very nice tutorial, im replacing mine soon and have no clue how to do it.

[@MrPostFrame]

Glad it helped, thanks for watching!

[@mrz3838qqqmmm]

Great job Sr.I would like you install my windows

[@robnelsen]

Did you go back and fill in/paint the screw holes on the brick molding? Thanks for the vid...trying to understand the process before I tackle my windows...house was built in the mid 60’s so should be pretty similar

[@chrisbond6823]

Please tell me your self-employed, very well paced and explained video, I am flipping a house and have never done windows but I think I'm going to give it a crack. Thanks

[@Stupify8]

We have a 32inch Wide window we’d like to replace with longer windows of the same width (wanting to only make a vertical opening), so we have no room for new a wood frame, there is a preexisting metal lintel- do we need to remove brick from the sides to make room for a new wood frame, or can we still the new windows “insert” style?

[@ThinkLiveLife]

I dont understand the idea of using trim as your water proofing layer. Brick is permeable and the water is behind the brick not in front of it. Also sealing the bottom of the window traps water that would normally drain from having a tilted sill. I kinda think this window will have significant water damage under it in 10 years and only prevent direct rain while doing nothing for vapor or the moisture that condenses. Might work in super dry climates like Arizona?

[@nickdewalt4526]

I agree. Also caulking the lintel traps water and causes them to rust out.

[@patriciarambert9261]

No flashing or wrap? Is there an overhang above the window why you did that?

[@MAGAMAN]

Seems like a window with exterior flashing would have been a better choice. You also didn't use any kind of tape or wrap to protect the wood. That wood is probably going to rot out again in another 10 years.

[@proudcanadian7299]

Did you put only 2 screws in to hold it? I would have thought at least 4 (one on each corner)??

[@nickdewalt4526]

Looks good but one question. Why did you screw the brick mold on and with black screws ? Typically we use 15G galvanized and or White trim screws.

[@publicEnima]

How did you measure your windows? Did you take the trim off from the inside and measures them before you ordered the windows?

[@LeoNardo-so2sx]

how do you buy the replacement windows and what type of screws did you use

[@blackadder1966]

The other window installations I have watched all put flashing in.

[@jimmydiamond75]

That’s fine if you have an aluminum brake . If not, this is the option, especially with brick. I wouldn’t want to flash that lower piece

[@timconnelly694]

I hope your using pressure treated wood on the exterior sill trim....Looks nice..nice work.

[@MrPostFrame]

It’s actually pvc trim

[@rafitaino3137]

Beautiful kids, bless u n Familia Thank u for the video👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrPostFrame]

Rafi Taino thank you. I’m glad it helped you.

[@israelterkeltaub1156]

Great Vid Marshall. Considering replacing windows for several units and contemplating if we need a pro company or Lowes windows and a local contractor in PA. Where are you based btw?

[@MrPostFrame]

Israel Terkeltaub thanks. I really appreciate it. We are located near DesMoines Iowa.

[@denisehartley4579]

Thanks so much! Your video was really helpful! Do you have one for how to measure when you have to order windows? If not can you please explain how to measure? Should you measure inside or outside? Oh and say hi to Hunter!

[@MrPostFrame]

Niece Hartley I do not have a video for measuring. I always measure from the inside of the house. If your trim is off you can measure the rough opening but if it’s not you can measure from jamb to jamb. You just have to make sure you tell the store your ordering from whether it’s a rough opening measurement or from jamb to jamb. If you google how to measure for a replacement window there are lots of pictures that might help. Next time I replace a window I will make a video for measuring. Thanks for watching.

[@denisehartley4579]

Marshall Remodel thank you!

[@dougbuerkle9656]

Are the screws showing in the window flange at 0.18 seconds your idea of a good installation?

[@internal_dialogue9290]

No sill sealer or silicone before install? I came here to learn so just curious.

[@crankbait09]

you certainly make it look easy. Do you eventually cover the black screw heads that are seen on the outside of the window?

[@MrPostFrame]

Yes. You can get white screws as well.

[@dougbuerkle9656]

@@MrPostFrame Hilarious Ghetto Window Installer!

[@internalinjectiontrulyhere770]

Co.subscriber

[@revdrshad]

So you've only used brickmould as outside trim? No bent aluminum? I've had nightmares trying to aluminum flash trim outside windows, and your method seems a hundred times easier. Very good video, even as a novice "handyman" myself, you make stuff look super easy.

[@MrPostFrame]

Shad S. Thanks. I use the pvc brick mold. If it would have been wood brick mold I would have bent aluminum around it but that is a lot of extra work so I try and use pvc molding for applications like this.

[@jwisener100]

@@MrPostFrame this is what I have been trying to understand. If I used pvc brick moulding. Then is the metal flashing not needed?

[@LABoyko]

Wish you would have described, shown the screws used in securing the window to the frame. Have settled on 2-1/2" wafer head cabinet screws. Please advise if you have a better idea.

[@MrPostFrame]

That will work just fine.

[@juliawatson5403]

Question What is brick mould?

[@morokeiboethia6749]

You dont have to add the peel n stick flashing?

[@VampireOnline]

Every video of replacing windows on a brick house have sucked.... THANK YOU for actually showing what you were doing and stopping to explain it.

[@MrPostFrame]

VampireOnline glad it was helpful!

[@jahri57]

@@MrPostFrame What state are you working in?

[@Marjopolo302]

How long did that take just that window on hrs ?

[@georgemaxted2957]

What do you charge for instalation only I know 2 people on $500 + per window install

[@killercricketman]

Is this considered a new construction window?

[@fr8doggr551]

How did you trim out the interior of the window? There is a gap between the window and the inside drywall where the window trim goes. My install looks like yours, but I am not sure how to take up that 1/2 inch drywall return space.

[@MrPostFrame]

Nick Palermo you have to take a piece of wood and rip it so it’s butts up against window and sits flush with the drywall, that makes your jamb then your casing goes up against that piece. I believe that’s what your asking.

[@MrPostFrame]

Nick Palermo if you need a picture I can send you one.

[@fr8doggr551]

@@MrPostFrame Yes, exactly, thank you for your reply!

[@thiagoviana4182]

Can you recommend a good Vinyl windows? I see some people complaining about Home Depot American Craft and Lowes Reliabilt.

[@MrPostFrame]

We've recently installed Windsor and Gerkin windows. They both seem to be quality vinyl windows.

[@tinat-v4226]

Okay so we bought a house that was built in 1981 and we definitely have to change the windows. My husband says we have to cut the brick to do so because it has a metal frame. I don't like the idea of cutting the brick because they dont make the same type of brick the house has now and we would have to put in rock to fill in the whole. Is there a way that we don't need to cut the brick around the windows?

[@ericmoye8539]

No he dosen't have to cut the brick of anything he can cut the mortar out that way you can save the brick. I have a brick home with the metal frame but between the brick there's wood so no don't cut the brick and your right new brick will not match the old

[@gretheok]

👍👍👍👍👍😎

[@tracyr5594]

wish you had showed the indoor trim work part.

[@MrPostFrame]

Me too. I was just starting my channel and not sure why I didn’t. Thanks for watching.

[@onetwocue]

Looking to put windows back in bricked up windows on an older property. Can't find any info on it.

[@neild7971]

As long as the lintel is still there you should be able to just knock them out

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

Huh. Is the window installed from the inside because it is a replacement or is that normal for brick/stone faced homes?

[@MrPostFrame]

Most replacement windows get installed from the inside.

[@Epyon]

Hi. Exterior brick molding, are they made of wood or vinyl or pvc?

[@MrPostFrame]

The ones we used were PVC brick molding.

[@Epyon]

Thank you the great video and thank you for the response.

[@chuckbass3101]

did you use wood or pvc for the brick mold?

[@MrPostFrame]

Pvc

[@satxpress]

Can you remove the window shims after the foam is dry?

[@drnickriviera8270]

Typically the shims are put where the screw holes are placed. This way the screw can’t warp the window frame if you happen to tighten them too much. If you’re doing retrofit jobs like this one you wanna make sure and order retrofit windows without a nail flange. These come with predrilled holes for fastening.

[@trojanman22]

dont need any flashing???

[@okoll27]

I have and old brick home the windows are installed on the drywall

[@invincible7463]

My window trim is covered by brick. No molding . 😩

[@rls151]

No flashing?

[@LeoNardo-so2sx]

what to do if it is a flange window behind a brick veneer ?

[@nickdewalt4526]

Cut the flange off and install a replacement.

[@Truckerbabe89]

can i just hire you to do mine 😕

[@dludley]

Did you do the measurements on the windows before you started?

[@MrPostFrame]

dludley These windows had already been purchased when I bought this house.

[@CaseyRVids]

How long did this one window take you ?

[@MrPostFrame]

Casey R it probably took about 1.5 hrs from start to finish not including the trim on the interior.

[@CaseyRVids]

Thanks! I believe I can do this as well thanks to your video.

[@johnnyjax6444]

is this a Pro Job or any one with basic skills can do ?

[@betoescamilla9752]

Just like my dog's name.. hunter

[@JeffLudy]

Looks like you forgot to unplug the saw?

[@priyanshukant3433]

Why didn’t you put moisture tape just asking cause I have brick house and I need to replace 15 windows

[@MrPostFrame]

I’ve got this question a lot. I should have talked about this in the video. My feeling (my opinion) is that applying window tape in this specific situation does not help because if water gets through sill and hits the tape it just runs the water down the wall between the sheathing and brick. This house was not wrapped with house wrap as it was built in the 70’s and has that black particle board sheathing. I have had two brick houses that I have replaced windows in this manor and have had no problems. There are multiple ways you can do this so you have to decide what works for you.

[@priyanshukant3433]

thanks bud its just that i have to replace total of 18 windows in my house trying to get all the help i can.

[@Obshowersyndicate]

When in doubt shim it out

[@MrPostFrame]

Words to live by.

[@Obshowersyndicate]

Reminds me of a guy that used to try to do crown molding his name was Jim Neal we change his name to shim Neil

[@edwardmarcinko3579]

He already had a wood jamb