"Window Installation Pt. 1" Build Show Build: Boston Ep. 8

When you install a window, you are effectively cutting a giant hole into your home and then filling it back in. The details in which you fill the hole back in are crucial. From air sealing to water management, the decisions and products you choose are dire to keeping your home airtight and dry. On this episode of the Build Show Boston Steve will educate you on how to choose the right window for your project, but more importantly, how to install it for long-term success. The next day, Steve visits the Schuco USA facility and learns assembly process of European windows with demonstrations and a tour.
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[@GarrettCarr916]

It's videos like these that are gonna make it hard for me to buy a house someday. I know there are a lot of builders in my area who DON'T have this level of attention to detail. 😏

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@scottrodman]

Very hard to find builders who even understand these steps. I became a fan of building a house with better building science thanks to watching Matt Risinger and Steve. It has also been wonderful getting to know and learn from other clients of Steve and watch those homes being built. So many things have come from that process. Drain water heat recovery was an amazing system I learned of from Andy. Some trim details that solved my questions about addressing window detail came from Steve’s detail at the Riverside Project and Carl’s amazing attention to every step. Watch Steve and Matt’s video from today for that detail using Fry Reglet.

[@runnerdude1990]

I’m a builder. MOST don’t. 99.9 percent of them don’t. If not higher.

[@littled6698]

Exactly what I told my wife. They just want to nailgun something together and make the quick money and be gone they don't care what happens, or how poorly everything fits and works.

[@kg4lod]

Plenty of builders can do this, you just can't afford them. They work on industrial and commercial jobs. To get this level of quality you need engineers, architects, and well compensated general contractors to work specifically and almost exclusively on your project. That just isn't realistic for most residential construction. Build it yourself or supervise the shit out of it.

[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

OMG.....Steve...👍..you jogging across the ground as the title "followed you!" Creative and a really good sense of humour! 💯 Still smiling!!! 😀 ☺🇨🇦🍁

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@scottrodman]

Great production work by Matthew and Mercedes at Build Productions.

[@ZStHope]

Respect Steve, Build Show Boston and SCHUCO; glad to see that skilled people are employed with precision machines.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@3ironstinger]

your videos are as great as your builds. always learning something new and how to build properly. appreciate your work.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@MegsCarpentry-lovedogs]

Steve, really appreciate the conversation about the sealing pan. I like that the shims were taped down and secure. Suggestion, would you please ask the camera person to get close ups to the detail that you are explaining? A few multiple angles close up would be awesome! Also, emphasizing "continuity"......got it! Added to my vocab along with the infamous Matt saying, "Belt and suspenders!" Your example of taking the sheathing 7/16 thick and placing in inside the side of the window frame.....I like that...Continuity! And to have you introduce all the people involved in making the window was brilliant....and top notch to talk with them with respect!💯🇨🇦👍 Always enjoyable to watch and learn with you. 😀 Got it....water management....another addition to the vocab! You are an effective teacher Steve💝

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@NurseAcrobat]

I'd love to see windows like this available on an individual basis for homeowners wanting to add or replace a single window to an existing home.

[@d.a.9937]

Love nerdin' out with the Build Show crew. Compelling content always. God bless yas.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@nnasab]

As homeowner and a father, the only think that is number 1 on my mine is how easy it’s to change the glass. Kids = broken glass, some times. 😊

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

These are no harder than any other window......Thank you for joining in - much appreciated

[@littled6698]

These would probably be easier than a nail flange window where you could possibly need to tear off siding just to get to the window frame.

[@curtk8715]

Thank you for doing this. Using the sloped siding pcs is interesting. Then adding the pc's of zip sheathing around the window opening is a nice detail.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@KamikazeeNYC]

Steve....Thanks for the video on Schuco. I will be contacting them for more information on their Passive house windows and doors today.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Great team to work with

[@akinun]

my word.. this is brilliant, and I understand how the majority of installers in my area have no idea what they are doing.

[@elplata7224]

Holy guacamole. Serious detail.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@stjepanrasic8571]

Great video. I would love to see the details on how you prepare and install the basement windows in your foundation. I tend to see lots of videos installing windows in wood walls but have never seen one explaining how to weather seal and properly install a window in a concrete foundation. It would be really helpful if this is something you could detail sometime. Thanks again.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Will try to capture it

[@stjepanrasic8571]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Thanks!

[@petersallay5221]

Love these windows! German precision made here. I almost bought these for our new build over a year ago. However, nobody in our market had any experience with installation and I was nervous about warranty/ replacement. I installed standard upper tier flanged American windows which are much lower quality. I am kicking myself! Has Shucco developed a resource network for installation and service? If you have the resources in your budget and the local talent to install I say go for it!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@luistercero430]

New windows on new construction is great but a little insight on replacing existing windows to new ones would be even better!!!

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[@kenyongillespie8652]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on KZbin. Great job!

[@donnybrasco6321]

Excellent content! Thanks, Steve for another great episode - i never think about all the people who contribute to each component - of each component(!) of the construction process! Nice work👍

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@scottrodman]

Very lucky to have a tremendous team. They take great pride in their work results. Wonderful experience and learning process.

[@scottpaulson1714]

Great explanation and thank you Steve.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@robertwalter2841]

Superb! Thanks Steve, Schueco (and All the Team Members) for a great details, tour, demo, explanation!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@kenty2831]

Thank you Steven Baczek ... continuity and systems explanation, paper space model space for cad, and a world class presentation. Looking for Schuco vendor in my area

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@christophermarchand2987]

Great content Steve Thank you for taking the time once again Loving this build and videos !!! Chris

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@scorpio6587]

Fascinating. It's great to have such a detail-oriented presentation.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thanks buddy!!! Part 2 out Monday and we actually install a window

[@TRYtoHELPyou]

running over to the factory was the best

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[@KingFox76]

What a great video, thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to see the following video.

[@livio3038]

Great job 👏🏾 Lance and the Schuco team!

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[@barkerd427]

I love this series!

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[@pcatful]

Good job, Steve. You're really putting together great videos!

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[@enriquealdogarcia4850]

incredibly didactic!!! many thanks!!

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[@davidparker2173]

Good commercial for your company there. Sounds like a full quality maker, if I ever make money. I would have much rather seen you finish the install. It was a real good tutorial; I sure like the repurposed shingles; I would like to get more on those; I would sure like to see the whole window install.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you for joining in - much appreciated. That's why this is part one, we will install the window and complete the install in part 2

[@davidparker2173]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 Well I appreciate that. I am just trying to use your information on some window prepping for a rehab. It is fairly basic to get sealing, and drainage; (common sense), but some can be fooled by not providing enough avenue of escape from more or less inevitable penetrations of the windows themselves. Reshowing of how you repurpose house siding for window bases would be helpful, especially if explained a little more comprehensibly. I found that technique to be very interesting, but needed more information on it.

[@believerscc]

I love the videos you and Matt put out. I'm on the budget side of building and use flange faced new construction windows with 2x4 framing in a windstorm county in Texas. On a previous job, we rip cut our own bevel on the table saw, did the zip stretch tape but had a hard time screwing the flange to the actual bottom sill plate? Any suggestions?

[@glennakam]

Great episode Steve👍

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@colinstu]

30:06 they're probably meaning a "rabbet" gasket (spelled rebate in non-US english), the gasket is being shoved into a rabbet on that window.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@Alice-debesto]

Wow, great job! You made the effort to understand Euopean windows system - it`s valuable work :)

[@davidhorton4611]

Very interesting content! I really enjoy learning additional building science!

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@ronallara2406]

Hats off. Great information. Thank yoiu

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[@gulabsamtani1603]

Thanks Steve👍👍👍

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[@lb7wade518]

The cost of this window package is the cost of an average house!

[@bsladion]

30:04 - A "rebate" is a British term for a rabbit, which is a common woodworking term for that channel you mentioned the gasket goes in to.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@CajunGreenMan]

6:20 Steve getting photobombed by a wagging dog tail. lol!

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[@bropitt]

I like the Tilt options but I have clients that will get hung up on the window covering issues

[@miles5600]

Window coverings? You mean blinds and curtains? I don’t really see any problems there.

[@2233sc]

Great video, I just quoted Schuco's for my addition. Is there a high performance skylight option out there?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you for joining in - much appreciated . Take a look at 475 Building, they have Lamilux and Fakro skylights for flat and sloped roofs respectively...

[@miles5600]

There are also roof windows from velux that’re able to be opened just like these windows. You never see them here in the US.

[@tripleb923]

Just curious...Will you be sealing the siding to the foundation with a flashing tape to make that connection air tight?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

No, the mudsill is sealed to the foundation at install

[@jamesjensen5000]

The term “rebate” gasket derives from the term “rabbit” which is the cut-away or groove that was originally cut or routed into a wood window frame component… now as an aluminum extrusion the “grooves” are molded as part of extrusion… still the gasket “fill” the window groove that will fit together with another operating component… an old fashioned term that is updated to modern manufacturing technology.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@boeing757pilot]

This is really excellent. But, why was tape used, rather than liquid? Thanks!

[@brettgallagher259]

You slop all the window sills when framing the window ??

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@davidbonnie7876]

Great job I just don’t understand why it looked as though your first piece of beveled siding on your sill to create slope looked backwards with the fat edge toward the outside what am I missing thank you

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you for joining in - much appreciated - It all slopes outward

[@jayruane3898]

Could have done with this video 6 months ago. We had water leak through the zip system due to holes made from siding screws in the j molds. Caused major problems this probably would have prevented the issue.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@482jpsquared]

Thanks, Steve. Great video! Are you not a fan of ZIP liquid flash in lieu of stretch tape?

[@crabkilla]

That is what I was asking myself. Seems like a lot of taping parts. Why not set everything (including the shims) and apply a monolithic fluid WRB around the whole sill? Polywall or Zip Liquid Flash

[@Josh.1234]

I have used both and liquid flashing isn't as much fun to install. In weird areas, it is easier to install liquid flashing but around a window or taping wall seams, flashing tape is easier.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I find them interchangeable, Much appreciated - thanks for joining in

[@watchitrunning]

Most of European windows support micro ventilation. Just set handle 45 degrees up and you will get a small gap between window and frame but your window still be closed. It's not a bug it's a feature.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@watchitrunning]

@Steven Baczek Architect welcome. Trying to be helpful. It's always a pleasure to watch your videos, even though a lot of things are not applicable here in Ukraine. Thank you, sir.

[@miles5600]

That’s not most of Europe though, i’ve only seen windows with the kiep and open function. Only in parts of germany have i see them.

[@taylorbespoke]

Who provides the glass (or IGUs) for Schüco USA? The windows from EU are mostly using Saint Gobain glass. Can you get Schüco USA windows with Saint Gobain glass or are you stuck with Cardinal or Guardian glass?

[@mikehagen7241]

This particular project came from Prelco based out of Canada.

[@danl.4743]

What's wrong with Guardian glass? Or AGC for that matter? Just curious.

[@carrabellicusp]

As Joe says there are 2 types of windows those that leak and those that will leak

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@BigTee-lp7qu]

Mule shed she keep on growing Steve... ease up ;)

[@157-40_T]

If it’s a 3-ply gas window assembly; can the outside facing window be a storm-ballistic glass or all three to prevent high or extreme winds from a projectile breaking glass. Can this be provided by assembly manufacturer?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@danl.4743]

Hey there, European windows fabricator here. You can get ANY crazy combination of glass panes in your IGU from a good glass manufacturer. I do, all the time. For a break/penetration resistance glass, the best would be to use shatterproof glass, or laminated glass. A laminated glass is two layers of glass glued with a PVB film between them. The thicker the PVB the better, they come at 0.38, 076, 1.52mm. You can even get a higher penetration resistance if you add a layer of film on the outside surface of the glass, (there are "bullet proof" films) but then you might be sensitive to scratches. That outside layer is applied in the same manner as the tint on a car window, so they are replaceable if they scratch too badly during the years. If you're looking at the 3 pane IGU, you might need to go to 2 panes because of the added thickness of the first glass. You also need to take into consideration the total weight of the unit. 1mm thick of 1 sq meter is 2.5kg. So a total of 16mm glass will be 40kg per 1 sq meter. A sliding door can take more weight than a side hinges door or window. There's also the hinge weight rating... Anyway, if you make the outer glass laminated and thick, the inner glass thinner but still laminated, you can get a high resistance to penetration. Oh well... I didn't think my answer will be that long. 🤣

[@157-40_T]

@@danl.4743 Thank you Dan. I lean on the more heavy duty - over engineering side so will save this and get back to you and Steve when I am ready.

[@endicot0195]

How do you put blinds on tilt turn windows?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Have to account for them from above

[@miles5600]

You can, you’ll just have to pull them up to put the window into tilt mode and lower them again or have like wooden blinds where you can put your hand through and turn the handle.

[@MrJramirex]

Easy, put the blinds outside!

[@mixedbeans]

How does buying from Shuco USA compare to buying overseas from Shuco and having them shipped?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

A little quicker here to get them, you need to price both to really get an understanding

[@davidbonnie7876]

What did you put on the sill to create that damn with it look like a piece of aluminum but you did not show it in any detail

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you for joining in - much appreciated. It is a piece of 5/4 wood - full width

[@68bwild]

Good info again Steve. Maybe you can mention to your mates at Huber to send their products down under, I've emailed a couple of times re Zip etc and had no reply.... It'd go great down here in Oz. Cheers

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I will get on them.......Thank you for joining in - much appreciated

[@jackjmaheriii]

Why Zip Stretch instead of Liquid Flash? Does LF crack over time, or is it susceptible seismic activity?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I find them interchangeable - builder preference here.....Much appreciated - thanks for joining in

[@johngross2892]

I'm wondering how to reconcile the under-window shims that allow water drainage with a desire for a highly insulated window (here in CZ 6). Letting the water out is great, but engineering a thermal break to the inside of the window frame isn't. Is there a solution for those of us in very cold climates?

[@carrabellicusp]

Old building scientist just say Joe

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[@mankind5709]

R value as a 6 is a U factor of .1666 Which is a 1 divided by 6 = .1666

[@thompson4620]

Water is fickle, it is the source of life and it will mess you up!

[@DeuceDeuceBravo]

Is Schuco still making residential windows in the USA? They shut down the Connecticut manufacturing facility.

[@mikeb2452]

Hey Steve, local fan of your work and fan of the show. Question: My wife and I recently moved from our post-war home in MetroWest (which had no window issues) to a ~15 year old custom home by the water in Plymouth. We have been having issues with our window installation on the ocean facing side of the house letting water in behind the vapor barrier, which has resulted in some rot in the OSB sheathing. Fortunately it has not made it in to the sheetrock. Last summer I was able to replace the most damaged section to include some framing, and my removal of the window trim revealed no flashing installed except for the lead on the upper pendant details. I am planning on having a contractor remove the window trim on the remaining front windows, and flashing with a ZIP tape IF the sheathing is still intact. If the sheathing is not intact, I will have him remove some of the siding and replace the sheathing with ZIP and ZIP tape flash the windows in place. Is this the best option short of removing the windows, which would increase the cost of the project, potentially prohibitively? I'd normally do this myself, but I don't have the time at the moment. I know you mentioned having seen lots of bad window installs, I'm curious if you are familiar with the best practice for repairing incorrectly installed flashing. Thank you for any thoughts and guidance!

[@bunkhouseranch8843]

Steve, are these windows rated for installation above 4,000 feet altitude? Or do they have an option for such?

[@danl.4743]

As a windows fabricator I enjoyed this episode, but hated the out of focus or very low resolution camera... I figured it was a requirement from Schuco to blur their trade secrets. :)

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@fox156]

Tariffs! Anyone know what the tariff is on a window imported into the u.s.?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you for joining in - much appreciated , I don't but will try to find out

[@fox156]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 I searched an couldn't find any info about tariffs on imported windows. I found it surprising that Schuco would build the windows in the US and was wondering if tariffs could be a reason similar to how euro car manufacturers complete their assemblies in the US to avoid tariffs. Loved the factory tour though, very interesting. I recently purchased Rehau euro tilt and turn windows for a basement window project, they are very nice however I did not realize until after they arrived that the frames are much larger than on a standard US window, ie there is a bit less glass relative to rough opening with these vs other options with my windows.

[@danl.4743]

@@fox156 You couldn't find??? It took me literally about 5 seconds to find out. It's 5.7%. From some chosen countries however it's free. "us customs rates for doors and windows" 🤣🤣🤣

[@autumnamplification]

Hey Steve! I think the “Rebate Gasket” may be called that because that flange is like a Rabbet joint in woodworking. A “Rabbet” is also called a “Rebate” in Europe ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@mikegrizzly4188]

Window Enjoyers…

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@carrabellicusp]

A rebate is European for what we call a Rabbet

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[@jesinbeverly]

The question for me is: Is it worth spending an extra $40k on widows or that same $40k on a solar PV install? The solar can get me to net zero faster than those same dollars spent on windows...

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I think you will realize it is not an extra $40k.......Thank you for joining in - much appreciated

[@welewisiii]

in a world where plywood besides zip is used

[@joesee8079]

350 pound window?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

and bigger.......

[@miles5600]

Way bigger is possible. Stronger windows than these don’t exist yet.

[@joesee8079]

Says the guys who have never set a window of this size.

[@miles5600]

@@joesee8079 so? I have windows that’re much heavier than 350lbs… it has to be lifted by a semi truck excavator arm thing. I think our windows are around 670lbs a piece.

[@lookup9078]

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[@Padoinky]

Post-purchase dissonance defined - just bought a custom new-build golf-course home, here in NW AR, for $1.5MM… my windows (casement and traditional in function) are quality and the builder/subs were both knowledgeable and tolerant of my probing inquiries, but alas, none were of the nerdiest level as this… sigh 😮

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[@SyddlesFuzz]

GURANDO SUPONSA NO TEKYO DE~

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[@danl.4743]

Si senior.

[@warrenwalker8170]

treated 2 x 8 would be better

[@euphioquestion420]

What, no vpn sponsor? Are you even a KZbinr

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

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[@danl.4743]

You got your answer. He's a bot.

[@adamdowney]

This guy talks so much without using demonstrative tools or props to visualize what he’s saying. Matt is a much better presenter because he showing and demonstrating how it goes in while talking. This guy spent the first five minutes of the video standing in a window opening gesticulating with his hands to the camera. Give him some cutoff pieces, or just save the diatribe for when your actually putting in the pieces you’re describing if you don’t have props to demonstrate.

[@sparksmcgee6641]

Steve is painting a picture, it's for those of us that have the tools to understand the picture he's painting. Matt has committed to being the introduction video guy. He's covered all the fun stuff he's interested in and he's promoting other people pushing for better products and processes.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

I'm listening to you - in some instances props are good, check out the floor framing episode where I talk about the various components while holding them. Here, there isn't props but a concept - many people don't understand the concepts behind cutting a hole in a a wall for a window or door. Everyone that watches here is at a different point on the learning curve, What may satisfy you, may lose others. My choice is always to try to lift everyone, and sometimes it's had waving and words because props aren't a part of the conversation

[@Kazuya720]

Guys, try to pronounce the ü, ;)

[@ZacSwank]

There's good educational content in here but I can't support watching a white guy talking down to people of color. I assume it was meant to be collegial but the references to "my long time friend" and "my good buddy" to people you just met came off as patronizing to me. Do they also feel like you are their long time friend and good buddy? I'm guessing not. I think your intent was to compliment and build up the factory workers but you over did it for me and it came off as belittling. I had to stop watching.

[@zephyr1408]

Your beveled shims were “backwards”. Water runs out not into the dam/ room! Please recheck all your windows? Kidding but the pic you showed with tape over your beveled shims showed them def backwards! Not unless they do it that way in a heavily Democratic state?

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

The shims are backward to oppose the sloping sill - this makes the top of the shims LEVEL........Thank you for joining in - much appreciated

[@zephyr1408]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 all be darned! Maybe that’s why your an engineer and I am not ? Actually out here in Nor Cal I hv never seen them installed! Everything else yes & window crews do it around here or your warranty is void on customs I finish? I do just the trim , hand doors all finish carpentry! Anyway thank you Sir great dive I enjoyed !

[@trevorhardy3544]

Why is that floor so weird? Like an actual deck.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Warmboard radiant floor heating system - go check out the floor framing episode

[@trevorhardy3544]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 you sly fox.

[@jonerlandson1956]

guess what happened in Boston?...

[@srt4b]

a tea party?

[@jonerlandson1956]

@@srt4b the constellation... and... the constitution....

[@terryknudson208]

Content is great, but very long winded. Losing my patience.

[@482jpsquared]

@@terryknudson208 It's all worth learning IMHO.

[@jonerlandson1956]

@@terryknudson208 people are able to get what they can from it... i had to run to the store in the middle...

[@__-pl3jg]

Talked for 10min instead of just demonstrating how to install the barrier and window 🫤.

[@stevenbaczekarchitect9431]

Thank you for joining in - much appreciated. That's because many viewers are not in the building industry and appreciate the explanation

[@__-pl3jg]

@@stevenbaczekarchitect9431 - Im forever grateful for you sharing your knowledge. In as polite a way as possible I would like to say.....Remember the old-ish saying, "Monkey see monkey do"? It's not "Monkey listen monkey do".