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[@tomstack6871]

check weep holes and make sure its not upside down,weep holes on bottom.

[@albertwhitehead4849]

Greg is human just like the rest of us!!! Trying to do something for the first time can be frustrating and difficult. BUT!!! He is the kind of guy that will not give up until he gets it done!!!!

[@micahwatson9017]

Good job figuring out the doors. Sometimes when things get frustrating, walk away and do something else. When you come back to it, things tend to go smoother. The doors only come with 4 plugs because you've got double sliders which means 1 screw 3-4" from the top and bottom on both sides. The strike for the door latch gets the short screws from the factory replaced with long screws (not included) that drive through shims and into the wall framing. This secures the center of the frame and gives the security needed for the door latch. On doors like that, it's best to use a sill pan to keep water draining to the outside especially since there's no porch cover outside. If no sill pan, then its best to run 2 continuous beads of caulk under the threshold. Rule of thumb on door and window sizing: windows are manufactured 1/2" smaller than the rough opening so a 36" opening will have a 35 1/2" window. If the doors are manufactured by the window company, they will still follow that same sizing. Doors on the other hand, are sized by the dimension of the door slab. So to frame for a door opening, take the slab width+3/4" for each jamb+1/2"-3/4" spacing for squaring the door. So a 36" wide door would be framed to 38".

[@mo0seboy]

"retrofit window" is the keyword you're after for installation instructions on that patio door as patio doors are basically giant windows. In a nutshell, you do exactly what you did where you put panhead screws through the side of the door frame into the house framing, putting shims behind to keep the frame straight, plumb, square, level, etc. White silicone can fill all your screwholes pretty easily. Hope you guys are surviving the atmospheric river. Enjoying the videos!

[@JerrysStuff]

windows normally need to have quarter inch spacing on sides and top so that they do not get squeezed and bind moving part of window, allow for expansion thus open and close easily. Gap gets filled with insulation or soft expendable foam. Doors normally do not have flanges, because they need to be levelled vertically so that they do not swing on their own. Naturally they need to be squared. Hinged side is shimmed squared & level'd tight against frame and preferably screwed into the stud so its firm and does not shake. rest gets shimmed accordinlly and nailed or screwed and gaps filled with insulation

[@flowerstone]

I need to watch these up to date. Shim shingles are what you need for the doors. Usually the top of doors and windows are not fastened to the headers. Allows it to float as the headers tend to grow and shrink. Having a 1/4” to 1/2” gap at the header is good too. That’s the first time I’ve seen patio doors with no flanges. Makes it a bit of a struggle. Learn by the trial by fire method. That’s how I do a lot of projects. 😁

[@jamesspratley3634]

For doors without nailing flanges. Use shims between the door frame and jamb to wedge the door in place. Usually one pointed and one pointed out. Push the shims together until tight. Typically you would put shims at each screw hole. Good luck.

[@timcowan5528]

I love your video’s have watched them all. I’m envious of what you have and what you are achieving.I am certainly no expert in window installation but when installing my patio doors and windows I was told to square them using spacers ,use your fixings,sometimes drilling through the spacers if necessary and the in England we use an expanding foam which you spray in the gap’s it expands slightly and seals the doorframe or window frame.Please,I’m not saying this is the correct way,my walls were brick rather than timber but if it might help you in the future then I’m pleased if it doesn’t I’m confident that the two of you will find a solution as you work so well together and you are a fantastic example of the young trying to achieve .Stay safe and healthy ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧👍

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Thats exactly what we're doing :) thanks

[@thelostarchivesserialvault5353]

If the window is not sliding well check that the frame was installed level and plumb. If not fix that but also get a bar of soap and rub it along the window edge where it slides metal to metal. It can be very effective.

[@MountainRoots]

Been a while since I stopped by, busy with work...but holy smokes y'all have made some progress! Congrats, y'all have worked really hard for this 🤙

[@MarkSterrett]

To lubricate metal slide windows try looking into using Graphite so it doesn't build up with Gunk. Or candle wax.

[@georgeeighmie5214]

well first of all u bought a replacement door which is 1/3 the price of a new construction door for the door u have u need a frame to set this door against or a stop

[@patriciacullenbach8472]

You are doing a great job, persevering till you get it right..👏👏👏👍❤

[@kopenhagenkid]

Good luck installing your windows Greg and Katie

[@stevenpeck5949]

Measure the window corner to corner to check the square, and check to see that the window is right side up, wheels on the bottom.

[@marcojordan8952]

well that was a peace of cake! All windows in ,done in just over 26 minutes. Hang in there, you're doing great!

[@martindevaney567]

You may need to use double shims at the side jambs top middle and bottom. to fill the gap use your level on the door to adjust so the gap is even all the way around. you don't want the gap too tight or the door will bind. I'm sure you two will figure it out I love your channel. you two are a great Team.

[@billmcdonald9115]

"Transparent" (clear glass); "Translucent" (frosted glass); "Opaque" (plywood board)

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Greg and Katie

[@robertmorse6920]

Guys...Ever Forward. Hey! Nobody got hit in the head with a board! It's all good!

[@dhgifts]

Patio door seems like designed for Brick Molding. Center door in hole take out the slider heavy one and set aside. 2 Screw Bottom corners i each and do the same measure corner to corner when it's the same measure Tack one side put in slider window in track and slide slowly to close it to see if You have the same spacing on the side rails. One screw top and bottom Middle section shim with shingles then fasten. Same for other side. Patio doors take 5 mins to install. Note Rough in measure means that is the dimension sizes widthx length 3x window is 3 feet wide by 4 feet long.

[@kevincerce5056]

When installing windows most contractors like myself prefer to use 2" galvanized roofing nails, top left or top right, use a torpedo level when you plumb the window out, nail accordingly.

[@MrSrtman18]

Exactly. Would that make the small window hard to open. Yes, but its so small, my guess is low quality. Kevin?

[@kevincerce5056]

@@MrSrtman18 Could be but shims added all around the window works like magic if it's tight enough.

[@mocktheday9322]

Very sunny music, i love it 😍

[@michellerobert3238]

Morning from Elliot Lake Ontario.😀 Please be safe out west. Sending love to all B.C. People.. ❤❤❤

[@rezaghoroby7753]

Good evening from Brighton England 😊 you are both doing amazing and great job and hard working every day and wish you health , peace, joy , happiness, successful, We are all doing some mistakes in our daily life & no one perfect , but at end you will finding some solutions and you can fix it 🙏 😊 Have a lovely weekend, God bless you all 🙏🙏

[@Mouse2677]

Shim the screw locations to space away the frame from the wall what making is square and plumb. Door may come crooked and may need some adjustment to make it square, plumb and level.

[@kimlee5811]

Looking good, your one window may be defective. Hang in there, you will have a new home in no time. Loving the scenery.

[@danmcdonagh8924]

Did you get it in upside down ? I have seen that happen a few times . They have weep holes on the bottom size.

[@davidgolightly3416]

Like your videos. Fun to watch you work in an out of the way spot and solve your own problems. Sorry you had so much trouble with the sliding doors and the instructions were terrible. I have helped install patio doors 3 times. All of which had an outside flange solving weather issues. The first was as our house was constructed and the door was built into the frame and then the wall was lifted. The other 2 were replacement. We put the doors in, then shims around the frame to square them up, followed by foam insulation to insulate and weather seal. Same procedure can be used for window openings that are too large.

[@debbienewmex]

It looks so much cooler there now....and muddier! Great video

[@frankzimmerman1133]

Your doing ,just fine ,u learn more when u learn together

[@yasminghani2073]

Your home looks beautiful Congratulations and the view is amazing

[@martindevaney567]

you have to use shims on the side jambs and evenly spaced . look on line How to shim a patio door in an opening.

[@sidschwan8031]

Hi guys just to let you know that you need to have a 1/4 inch gap around the windows in the house for expansion.an you should use roofing nails too for the window movement.

[@joecallahan3379]

Excellent, plumb and square, keep the water out, shim the screws, that boy is handy keep going, you are building this is not brain surgery, he has enough building experience to do this, excellent job

[@johnfleury5430]

No worries you're getting there keep it up take care be safe

[@mechrandy]

I have never done or seen windows put in without using shims. Great view from the patio doors

[@Mouse2677]

You should be checking level and plumb on ALL windows regardless on the size!!!

[@erichdombrowski5545]

Certainly a great way to get questions answered!

[@slowly_radish8374]

Sorry your weekend was a stressful learning morass, but the view out those patio doors is amazing. Glad you brought us along even if it's hard & uncomfortable- that's life. Hat's off for all your effort!

[@mikebateman8021]

You're mistake was you bought double sliders At least that's what it looks like They're just is hard to put in As double At doors Or double French doors To bottom Make sure that it is Perfect Level at the bottom with shims Then usually square And square the sides Very easy to do I didn't see 1 thing anywhere You need to she decides to Don't feel bad After you put in a few hundred of them You only get 10 minutes A door Good luck

[@dhgifts]

First of all Windows/slider kind have to be squared. Set in frame move all the way to one side of opening mark it on flange and wall. Pull window to the other side make another mark. Measure the distance between the mark example 1/2 inch. Divide the distance in half mark the wall and put the window bottom on this line. One screw each corner of the bottom securly and now measure for square. Adjust top of window with a screwdriver or chisel until the exact measure corner to corner. We never nailed the flange on top to let the header float.

[@AnxiousIRL]

The frustration is palpable!

[@EvAlGi]

Does Patios are very common in europe. and we screw them in place with only four screws in the corners and fill the gap wit hard expanding foam for the final fixation. The one major different, we mostly build them in stone/brick walls.

[@myonglower3941]

Looking good 👍 👌

[@dougwalk8034]

Spray the window track with silicone, it will free it right up !!

[@tucson790]

I knew you would get it. The frame must be square first with room for shims. That first window you installed should be removed and replaced with a better window. The sliding portion should not twist as it is moved.

[@domenicdalleva1045]

Make sure you square the window out with level for vertical. And horizontally should have a 1/8 to 1/4 inch spacing on inside of rough opening 😉

[@olvano]

next time cut some door wedge about 1/4". double them one inside and one outside, place them until ur level .them screw only where the wedge are .

[@gerardbourque8303]

put a 2x4 on each corner in n angle on the outside to stop window from falling outside

[@GeeWit]

Youse guys are doing plenty well. It's going to be a fine house...

[@GeeWit]

Transparent >> Translucent >> Opaque. If it's opaque, it wouldn't be a very functional window [snort]

[@teddeherrera8567]

I think you two are doing a great job . Keep problem solving .. you can infill all the gaps around your doors and windows. There's 10 ways of doing everything and none of them are wrong. Just keep going and it will get there

[@laruedouglas7972]

Just take your time and you will be fine. You both are doing a great job. Hang in there. 👍😉

[@nancychang-vanweissenbruch3809]

love love love your videos. your attitudes your motivation, discipline, determination is very inspiring. your home will be amazing, beautiful and cozy. much love from Suriname South America

[@tl32246]

Coming along guys!!!

[@sidschwan8031]

Guys just put White caulking in the extra holes

[@nickiprest2176]

Try rubbing a wax candle on the runners to ease the window opening.

[@jono1941]

You need windows that are low enough and open up enough to get out in case of fire or you may not find a company that will insure your house. Especially in a wooded area.

[@jimwilson4876]

Shims are your doors and windows best friend remember not to tight, they will expand and contract over time, in square is a MUST

[@mlutke4067]

I love your honesty in sharing the fighting😂😂😂 Billy & I would have murdered each other within the first week of the build!! You guys are doing great!! Love those two sliders!! Spectacular views!!

[@likhitsaenpatsa]

Good morning.

[@thelostarchivesserialvault5353]

The window/door opening is typically 1/2 wider on each side to allow for minute adjustments. You want to set the window in the opening the have her use a small level on the inside and center it in the opening and ajust up/down side/side till it is level and plumb and centered in the opening. For windows you then pull the tyvek over the top of the window exterior and tape it off. Then you can then nail it off once it is centered/plumb and level. Then tape the top and sides but not the bottom so water can escape. For the door, install the sill seal and silicone bead on the bottom. The width is also generally 1/2 more than the door on each side. Tilt the door at a 45 degree angle outwards and with two people lower the base into the opening and then tilt it into place. This way you get a good seal with the silicone bead on the bottom. While one person hold it on the outside, inside person takes a level and centers the door from side to side and then plumbs it. First on the hinge side then the lock side. Once level and plumb are set, insert the shims on the hinge side in 4 places from top to bottom. Ideally they should be behind the hinges. I always take out one each of the hinge screws and run a 4 inch screw in its place thru the shims and into the frame. The shims mesh together in the center when inserted from the inside and outside simultaneously. If the door has an insulating strip running down the center you can pull this out and insert the screws there into the frame then put the insulation strip back afterwards hiding the screws. Check again the level/plum and then repeat this process for the jamb side. Once all 4 inch screws are installed around the edges the door should be checked a final time for level/plumb. The shims should serve to jamb the door into place not allow it to move once level/plumb is achieved. After the door is all screwed in use some low expanding spray foam and fill in the gap around the remaining door edge. You can also use backer rod too if you have that. A well hung door should have an equal gap around the closed door.

[@glennkorman]

Looking good on waterproofing next time centre the window so you will have space for spray foam

[@01glennie]

any gaps around your doors and windows fill with expanding foam but do not mess with the foam until really dry. Any foam overfill trim off with a knife or saw. Doing great guys stick with it!

[@loucinci3922]

All dried in! Nice job. Shims are the way to go. If you don’t shim, the metal/vinyl is pulled away leaving the slide loose. Don’t ask me how I know this. Thanks for sharing

[@2putts2win]

I’m glad that you were smiling after you guys got that sliding door installed correctly. You two are doing a great job working together…I know it’s testing on a relationship. You’re all good!

[@kevincerce5056]

Thumbs up for being so honest. Question, what type of material do guys intend to use on the floors? Wood? Carpet? Tiles? I ask because it's always best to prop up the bottom sill not the top, giving you some room gives you more choices with flooring. And use a roller to install the waterproofing material and wood shims to level sliding glass doors from the ground up so to speak. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, going in the hot tub sounds like a great idea.

[@ThisOffGridLife]

We have engineered hardwood for the main floor, nothing for upstairs yet. Thanks for the tip

[@kevincerce5056]

@@ThisOffGridLife That works...perfect

[@kevincerce5056]

​@@ThisOffGridLife Cool, Happy Thanksgiving guys from the sunshine state

[@kennethjacobs5976]

Size does matter ! Great Job !

[@rebuilditdad5787]

On your sliding glass doors you could have built the nailing flange to the outside of the frame that would have helped you a lot just maybe there was square and lots of shims lots of shims you'll get there just keep on trucking

[@koningbolo4700]

getting it squared in shouldn't be difficult if the building is sort of square and plumb (which I assume it is just about). You may need an assortment of these plastic shims which are used to space out behind a screw location. A screw can otherwise bow the frame of the door out of square which can cause issues opening the door. These plastic shims are available in various thicknesses (anywhere from 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch for sure) but you can also cut wooden shims and save yourself a couple of bucks. cut shallow wedges and use two (one from the inside and one overlapping from the outside and drive them into each other just enough the frame does not bow but the frame of the door is tight against the wedges and the building opening... You'll figure it out...

[@glengillis7775]

So glad you made it through the rain.

[@markholmes1346]

You guys are doing a great job, I’m sure somethings are gonna be off, just fix as you go and keep your heads high! Looking really good!

[@MotherofAll3]

You are both an inspiration. It's refreshing to watch a couple not trying to "fake" it. Good luck to you both from South Africa

[@jackmajor7865]

Love the way you are so honest about your lack of expertise and losing your temper when frustrated on the build. Just look back afterwards and feel pride that you both figured it out in the end. A few imperfections can be rectified cosmetically as long as the end result is weatherproof and works. Great channel and good photography, the location you have chosen is magnificent and you are making the best use of the views. Good luck in the future and may you both enjoy the fruits of your labour for many years to come.

[@josephineflatt74]

What a Job? Hope all goes well for your installs?

[@artty367]

The peel and stick goes on after the window is installed, bottom first side’s second top third.Make sure you level the frame.

[@puzzlemonkey1]

Loving the longer videos and animal interactions

[@jeanjean7623]

I like to follow your building since the beginning, very good work

[@NorthIdahoNomads]

Man - I FELT YOUR PAIN in this. We have been there as well and it's maddening when these things happen. It looks like you guys were able to solve it and figure it out as best you could! Windows look fantastic though! It's really coming along!!!

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Hey guys ..... good to see you in another adventure of house building. Please remember this is an adventure, soooo your going to bump your head from time to time.. Your so lucky to be doing this build to begin with. Just think you will be bragging to your friends when this is all said and done. just remember a lot people are watching you to learn how you do it.. so they can do it too..Relax and enjoy. Have fun...

[@olberarosa2346]

AWESOME VIDEO YOU BOTH HAVE done SO much work CAN'T WAIT until YOU BOTH finish your BEAUTIFUL home STAY SAFE OUTTHERE ROSA OLBERA

[@maggiemagennis3507]

Remolding is rough on a marriage so building a house from scratch has to be extremely stressful. Good luck.

[@MiAnUAcres]

The views you guys will. have out of those windows will be amazing! Ive learned a lot from watching this! Our time to install windows will come soon! Great video guys - thanks for keeping it real :)

[@debbiefulbright7522]

Awesome Job!

[@jameswulzen590]

Again, good job and hat's off to you both it must have been a long day, but you did it.

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Thanks

[@karenphillips6801]

Hey be proud of yourselves. I think your doing great. You have to release the stress some how.

[@dhgifts]

Check window for square.

[@bryan17293]

That window has the wrong sash in it. But at least the space is filled, change it later.

[@poo2764]

It is called frosted glass.

[@ilonakatalindako-tolman5545]

Pretty cool...windows on...💫

[@kennethblack3485]

keep going over the years my wife and i have battled numerously over projects and ive run off to the pub for inspiration ken from kent england

[@andreiiasi]

Gosh the labour you put in this is insane. You guys are young and full of life and I admire the hard work you both put in to build your dream home. The access road seam to be insane though and not very practical especially in winter. Watched all your video and have nothing to say but admiration. You're not a show off but two young people that are willing to put hard work into achieving something in your lives. I can't wait to see the end result. God bless.

[@shakinariley6272]

Wonderful guys 👍, loving the process

[@cedricbroussard8738]

I know how yall feel I put windows in my house and I had no idea either what I was doing I just did the best that I could... so just keep on giving it hell yall r doing a awesome job!!!

[@JLC24]

PS make sure you use a level to ensure Plumb and level

[@wombat283]

Looking good. Great video.

[@MrEagle1010]

when you go to install the flooring, your door will be too low, need to shim it up, ok ... on your refit, that looks better. ok. you got this, I have faith

[@oneoldmansgarage7880]

I feel your pain on the instructions and putting doors in. I replaced our sliding glass doors with Jeld-Wen french doors. A few years later even though I did everything the instructions said, the door frame and the bottom of the doors rotted out. I had to replace rim joist and floor joist under the doors because they rotted out too. I made my own frame and used a different type threshold. All I can tell you is that you need to leave enough room too put shims in to square the doors. It looked like that's what you did, so good job guys. I'm not a professional at building a house, I'm a mechanic. I find the imperfect way of building a house very challenging. I would rather stick to fixing cars and such. Great videos and you guys work very well together.

[@prizz2173]

Hi I love your channel. I just found you and watching your videos from the beginning. I’m sure you figured it out already but Elsa Rhae & Barron had the same problem with the window wiggling closing and opening. (The second one you put in) Turned out the window was flipped. Just thinking you have the same problem. You are doing a great job working together and just admiring your work ethic. Watching from Holland 🌷🇳🇱

[@johnstadler5202]

level top or bottom and square corner to corner , than all will work flawlessly .

[@hombredeacero3131]

Great video