WINDOWS Nightmare You Never Saw Coming!

[@JrNichols5]

There isn’t a hex on the house my man, you’re just doing so many things out of order it’s making this renovation so much harder than it needs to be. It’s a learning process, so hope the next one goes smoother.

[@mkushin]

100%. And the fact that there is zero flashing around any of the windows is not just scary but it’s irresponsible. Gonna really be a bummer for the next owner of this place.

[@cnut4563a]

​@@mkushin can you explain why this is please?

[@cascade4821]

@@cnut4563ait’s ties in with a continuation of weather proofing/resistance and helps provides longevity to the house

[@mkushin]

@@cnut4563a It is currently not waterproof the way it’s done. The house wrap is supposed to tie into flashings around the windows, which don’t exist because he didn’t install any. Over time, water will get in there and cause damage. I love that the guy is DIY til you die, but man, this is a huge oversight. If this is a flip, I hope the next owners are told about the quality of the work done.

[@JoJo-op5xy]

@@mkushin 8:58 he said he was adding flashing but idk if he did it

[@sayididit2930]

Mr. Build It Backwards

[@TAKS69]

Couldn’t agree more 😂😂 it’s a shame he’s good at building but doesn’t do it methodically or in order

[@rellt5498]

My exact thoughts, but he knows this. Milking the content 😂

[@TAKS69]

@@rellt5498 content is king bro 💪🏻😂 even if it screws this renovation I’m too invested now anyway

[@saljablo2767]

@@TAKS69his persona is being rushed and sort of scatter brained.

[@thomastimothy777]

Every time. He just won’t listen.

[@ajablonska82]

I haven't replaced any windows. I have done a bit of diy. I am a woman but when i saw him putting frames and architrave before replacing the windows I knew it was a bad idea.

[@marquisethomas5611]

The struggles of being a youtuber . He only did that to finish the last video

[@JR-sb3vm]

Well let's put it this way, he s smarter then we think. Doing things in the wrong order gives him more content and more comments. People complaining about his abilities and work makes his videos pay more because of the algorithm

[@valsomeone2180]

Yes 100% he creates some drama to show how things are going wrong.

[@mkushin]

If he did do this on purpose, I hope the next owner of this house watches this. Love the guy but not flashing the windows at all is pretty irresponsible.

[@marquisethomas5611]

Its a catch 22, he's doing it out of order because he has to put out a video to pay the bills

[@ceasewatercolorarts]

It's got a name. "Rage baiting" Generally I see it and don't care much to respond. The windows are nice regardless. We're all idiots at times. Moving on.

[@maverick_trail]

@@ceasewatercolorarts Rage baiting makes sense, seems like a good way to also destroy your brand.

[@spamslamwich1776]

Great work dude. one thing i can do without is the music, honestly the silence/sound of tools is better than the default youtube music. Keep doing the great work that you do! I've been following the build of this house from the start!

[@matthewpeterson3329]

It's not that the music is bad... it's that the volume of the music is 83% louder than the dialog and you constantly have to raise and lower the volume. It's nit-picky, but I don't care... it nearly made me quit watching.

[@m.h.w.weckseler]

3:54 That's why in old movies anything that touched a window (like a throw baseball or socker ball) went straight through the windows. While nowadays that stuff will just bounce off. (Most of the time.)

[@steviewndrbread1976]

He did so many things out of order that seemed so odd. Like doing siding and then cutting a huge hole for sliding doors. Trimming out windows before new windows were installed. Unless he really didn’t have other projects to do and needed content, I don’t really get what he was thinking.

[@dkw0101]

I think he did say a lot of it would be out of order for content which I get. On a plus note it teaches people trying to learn order of operations

[@VampyRagDoll]

@@dkw0101yeah, don’t do any of it like this.

[@abcdefghijklmnop514]

he did it so he can put out complete videos. instead of watching 4 videos of him just painting drywall and floors . and he said in the very beginning he wasn’t changing windows but i’m sure as he got closer to finishing he realized he can sell the house like this without new windows

[@marquisethomas5611]

He's just doing what he can to make the next video . That & the house being so old is biting him in the ass

[@Iamk2jones]

@@abcdefghijklmnop514it’s like he didn’t even try to learn the correct steps to do a whole house Reno. Lol

[@audrajack2529]

I love this guy but watching this series hurts my head. I keep watching because it's like a train wreck. 😂

[@MSeroga]

Pros and Cons of Diying your own house, should be the name of the series.

[@TheducksOrg]

he's putting lipstick on a pig in the end.

[@syence_nird]

@@TheducksOrg or polishing a 💩

[@susankrier5206]

To answer your question about the thinness of the old windows I believe it was because the price of heating was so cheap. When the house was originally built energy costs were very low. I remember windows like that in the first house my family lived in. It was in the late 1950’s😊. Thanks for your great videos!

[@peterdonnellan]

youre still doing a great job. dont lose hope!!

[@cameronmardis]

I’m beyond impressed on all the things you’ve tackled with this house restoration! I’m looking forward to new videos to come.

[@rpaasse6453]

Old glass removal and no gloves, and then build it backwards. It isn"t a hex, its a bad plan. And you know an old house, all the skeletons will come out of the closet. Not youre mistake, just fact of rebuilding. Even with a good plan mistakes will happen. We are just humans. That said, love youre content, hang in there and keep on going!

[@dkw0101]

At 7:30 when yall picked up the window I saw slight warp and prayed it was just the camera lens

[@malonedrum]

It feels like every week there’s something new going on, while ripping out and redoing two things he did a month ago…

[@ahoffstuff]

I don't usually comment, and I understand that everyone's circumstances are different so sometimes you can end up in situations like this - retrofitting some windows while trying to leave the finishes intact. My comment is in regards to the window install themselves. In the future I would recommend watching some window install videos, there are many great resources out there. It's been mentioned already but you didn't do ANY weatherproofing around the window RO. Your name is on this build publicly and for future builds you should try to do a little research first on how to properly install a window. Still love the content!

[@loserplanet]

I agree. He needs to watch @studpack in order to learn how to do these things properly. Paul is great at explaining in detail..

[@WastingTime00]

A good reminder that we watch Mr. Build It for ideas, not execution.

[@julielefevre4184]

They look great! I have really enjoyed this series and your sense of humor. At first I was thinking he should replace the windows before painting and siding, but then you said that you didn't have the money for new windows. So that made sense. Many people are just replacing windows and not doing a whole house reno. So I'm sure this will help someone. You are a hard worker and the house is looking awesome!

[@thomastimothy777]

Watching him make mistake after mistake is tough. But you can’t fault his work ethic, he gets it done.. but it’s ALWAYS the hardest way possible.

[@maverick_trail]

Getting it done is not the same as getting it done right

[@chrishaug]

Also its easier to remove drywall then to add it. Use the circlesaw on the outside at finish of the rest with the Reciprocating Saw. Trim will cover any issues 😊

[@mandimusic5109]

That Adult Moment with the windows - I get that! We're renovating a very distressed rural property, and I was SO excited the day we got . . . a load of gravel. Rocks! We paid for rocks lol! But they have improved so much around here - muddy, boggy paths, improve outbuildings so critters can't move in underneath, leveled up the driveway and vanished the puddles we used to have to wade through, made some strategic French drains... All of those things felt like huge improvements . . . from rocks. I totally get the boost from windows!

[@n3rdygrl]

If there's a hex on the house it's your own doing. I was screaming Noooo! When you put in that casing. Nobody puts in casing on a window they're going to replace. Idk if all of this out of order stuff is on purpose but sheesh

[@Thatonekookid]

Nobody puts flashing, house wrap, and new siding on windows they're going to replace in a few months either

[@mfhero1051]

you could adjust the window opening for the last 2 in like max 4 h if you do it smart you can cut the dry wall fitting right and get the studs shortend from the top without ripping they wall apart.

[@Evan-zc5hv]

“There’s a hex on me in this house”. Does all of the exterior work and casing/trim work on the inside… then does the windows. How you gonna complain about double layered shingles, tile, drywall, etc and do things ass backwards? Talented craftsman, but your project management is on the spectrum

[@loserplanet]

Order of operations is critical. I know very little and I thought it was weird to do all that trim knowing you were going to replace the windows eventually. To me, trim is a final and finishing step. I think don't worry about "finishing" the entire room for reveal part of the video. You can easily say show the room and state, "window and window trim coming in the future." For editor: music is very loud. I keep having to turn down the volume during music and turn it back up to hear dialogue.

[@idaho4life1]

Agreed, music is way too loud

[@matthewtayon2919]

Give the guy a break. The house is looking awesome man. Good job.

[@bdub4820]

And everyone in the previous video comments “he’s gonna use remodel windows they will slide right in” suddenly becomes quiet.

[@Worm-fq7im]

Anybody else see this coming? Me too. I’m surprised you didn’t do the lawn first then drive on it

[@maverick_trail]

🤣🤣🤣

[@gwhorn635]

Hang in there! House is looking great! I really appreciate and enjoy your diy videos Thanks

[@peppinofritzs4556]

It's all a learning process my guy. Keep learning, building and entertaining. Thanks for the video.

[@chadhowell1328]

Did you only tape the bottom of the window? Did you not do any type of protection to the window sill? No caulk on the frame? Nice windows but dang, shoddy install done here unfortunately.

[@brendantaylor6879]

So glad you went with new windows. It just makes sense with the extent of this build. It would have been a glaring issue if they were original

[@MIUBHI007]

Through this whole renovation, something I’ve always keep asking myself is why in the hell does he keep trying to finish certain areas of the house knowing there’s a very high probability of him having to rip parts back out and redo them later, smh. There’s a process that should always be abided by to avoid issues like this yet he keeps making the same mistake over and over again. I get it’s KZbin and he needs to have content but FFS, plan it out better to avoid costly mistakes.

[@dadlife8289]

I think he's just so used to a KZbin video having a project start and finish. I wonder how his videos would do if he just showed what he worked on for 3 days, then ends it with "cya next week!"

[@summergain]

I like that entry area, the step in and the tapered overhang look really nice.

[@mavwrik4605]

Personally, I would recommend zip tape around the windows. It looks like you only used some sort of foil tape across the bottom outside of window in your video? When I install windows, I always run the sealer tape across the bottom of opening & up each side about 8". Then install the window, with adhesive caulking, & then screw it in after plumbing it up. Then run sealer tape around all 4 sides starting at the bottom for proper overlap. I never get leaks. No caulking, no sealer, good luck. Hopefully your eaves are big enough for a downpour, but a driving side rain may give you some leaks.

[@fd3871]

dude he put the foil tape on the siding. you are being too nice. this is an absolute hack job and is the reason why fix-'n-flips get a bad name

[@michaelblayney9873]

From the start of you renovating this house , I’ve been confused? It’s looking great ! I hope you sell it , and make all your money back ! If not more !

[@grungekap]

That tape job on the windows is nice. I'm sure they will never leak!

[@JoJo-op5xy]

🤔

[@mavwrik4605]

That was sarcasm, right?

[@grungekap]

@@mavwrik4605 correct, that window will leak like a sieve in no time..lol

[@kingtrax5759]

Well Alex, the house WOULD be easy to deal with if you were doing the renovation in proper order... Always start from inside to outside unless in a rare case where the outside needs to be fixed up first. Every comment since the first video on the house has been telling you that you're doing the renovation process wrong. Hell, why would you even dress up the old windows when you knew you were going to replace them? YOU made it harder on yourself, NOT the house. At this point I'm thinking you're doing this on purpose for these reactions. Either that, or your wife put you up to it. Maybe a mix of both, I don't know. And again, that basement/crawlspace needs to be finished so you can add extra storage and another full bathroom down there, with a tub since the upstairs one is a shower.

[@TrueLee]

Why would you do the casing before the new windows are in? Just seems silly.

[@JoJo-op5xy]

He wasn’t going to replace the windows at first

[@JustinTe30]

Not even the slightest little bit surprised… you need to understand order of operations man

[@javiervigil2511]

Most windows are put in prior to the exterior cladding, in my experience, most window companies cut through the window flashing with a sawzall or grinder and replace the window, not worrying about the flashing. Again, love the channel but preplanning is a must.

[@johndorian2670]

Sorry about your luck, man. When I saw you finishing off the windows inside before replacing the old windows, I was really hoping for you that it wouldn't be an issue but such is life sometimes.

[@dward5497]

Here second, was busy making mistakes completing my Kitchen reno. Courage & Sweat

[@bruceletouzel5157]

doing the same thing , house 1977 refit a new front door , took four days , for a two hour job

[@poelmeister]

I do hope you left some space for thermal expansion. Windows have this annoying tendency to like, shatter. :)

[@RickDod3]

If the windows are THAT tight of a fit, are you not worried about the expanding and contracting of the wood potentially breaking the panes? There should be a pretty decent gap all around for expansion/contraction, no?

[@westonhenderson5675]

Dude forget the neigh sayers, i love your videos, family and I watch your journey every Sunday morning. Keep it up and work hard. The order is important but its making for great video content!

[@sirknightkip]

Definitely would have replaced the windows before doing the interior. I think it should have been done during the renovation of the outdoor siding. Not judging, you do work far better than what I can. I love your content!

[@John-cz2dy]

Love how this guy blames all his problems on some hex/curse from the house instead of himself and his order of operations 😂 I hope no one actually follows what he’s done and do the same things to their own projects

[@kirkjohnson1551]

Why did I go with Pella? you absolutely don't go with big box. Went a literal year trying to correct some other big box store windows. Wrong sizes, horrible support. Would never buy windows from big box again.

[@MrUX]

It looks like he is using new construction windows instead of replacement windows, which allow you leave the old frames in place and screw in from the inside. Of course you have to tear everything out to make new construction windows fit.

[@jonathanesley]

Exactly what I was thinking 🤔

[@idaho4life1]

I just replaced some of my windows and I am glad I didn't see this video first. It would have taken me twice as long. Lol😅

[@mavwrik4605]

What are Pella friends for? Giving you the wrong windows . . .

[@mitchelleade6512]

Sometimes when the old frames are too old they don't carry the weight of double glazing or even thicker glass. Long term effect means that he'd need to replace everything again. You can't always just slide a new glass into old frames.

[@hulljessie]

Those should only be used on retro fit with stucco siding, standard nail fin is the correct style for this retro.

[@iamkid_a]

watching you build those window casings i was wondering how you were going to get those windows in there without issue 😭 glad you made it work at least!

[@lauretiu]

Yeah you can't walk into Lowes and buy a decent pella window either. The ones they sell there are absolutely garbage: Crooked, they don't seal properly, they leak, they brake and they cost 3-400$. Before you buy pella, check reviews online about customer service or replacement parts....

[@nogoodnecktie12]

I knew that would happen lol can't do things out of order. it will go right if you do it right lol

[@r.m.2301]

Man I'm sorry things did not going good.... Not for nothing but I had things go the same way, the one thing I learned out of it and I think you have done now is that you did things out of order. it makes things twice as hard BUT you got this don't give up it will suck a little but at the end you will be happy... Best of luck

[@ibolyap]

Usually in situations like this wouldn’t it be easier to take out the window, take the measurement and board it up until installation?

[@airmar27]

i wondered abt why had finished up windows inside when u were gonna take windows out, for the most part no one finishes windows inside until after they install new windows, learning experiences

[@BirdyMcGee]

Next episode: lays sod Following episode: I have to rip up this grass to put in sprinklers? I just put the sod down! This guy and this house. Always something. Cursed. The joy just seems gone. You had to of known doing everything to get this tear down flipped was going to be a pain in the ass. Embrace the suck caused by you and enjoy the ad revenue and flip profit in your bank account. It’ll all be worth it. Not worth getting pissed about.

[@thomasbodegrim]

If one wanted to see someone correctly do everything there's plenty of how to videos from professionals. This is something else and that's just why I watch it.

[@garysurovec]

Sometimes I have to do things out of order due to availability, but to choose that way? I don't know, slow down and plan a bit more maybe.

[@joewenzel5142]

Those are the exact 1964 windows I have. Saving up to get them all replaced.

[@kiminimuchu__]

It didn't make sense to me before why he did the whole exterior and the window frames before fixing the actual windows, and now indeed that out of order way of working is showing its issues. Gotta do things in order or it's gonna be a lot of undoung and redoing what was already done. The house isn't hexed, it should have been common sense.

[@TheMerce101]

Everyone complaing about the order of operation would be the same ones complaining on the previous videos that nothing was finished 😂 this is content, not a commercial house renovation!

[@ibboomer]

As much as I'd like to say rookie mistakes, Ol' boy has been a wood butcher for a while.

[@andrewward4246]

i knew this was going to happen... those windows were terrible. good job

[@Kay8B]

Mr Do as he says not as he does... You know your shit but your order of operations always baffles me, must be a youtube content thing.

[@FurballHacker]

Looks great!! Sorry about the last two! 😢

[@TinyWorkshop]

please don't use this music anymore

[@georgioacronimakis8434]

You forget to put insulation foam under and side to frame..😊😊

[@TRISTAN_FOURIE]

Love the vid's man keep it up!

[@kroc51]

I watch this channel because it gives me hope😂😂. I run into some of the same issues. Live and learn

[@tyrelirwin]

My guy has never heard the phrase "rough opening" before...

[@darin986]

new motto, " I'm not adjusting shit "!

[@deeziegaming8545]

This dude is the king of doing the same work multiple times 😫💀

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Awesome video Mr Build It!

[@marquisethomas5611]

The fact that he said "pella" & their logo popped into my head proves that i watch too many renovation videos

[@SaraChumley]

Great video, you can fix anything

[@paulliquori4824]

I love how he gets mad for having to rip out stuff he did, when he knew he was putting new windows in. Like who puts the window casing and trim on before you put new windows in and expect to not take it out

[@hendrik60F]

Looks great!

[@garythibeaux-moore9321]

I’m not adjusting shit here🤣🤣🤣

[@LordLeeSLR]

Your voice is very low compared to the music. The music is blowing my ears out because I raise the volume to hear you better

[@ted_shelton]

I think a lot of watchers forget this is a KZbin channel lol. This build has more to do with making content than it does with doing these projects in the proper order. His deadlines are more to his subscribers than to that house. So if he needs to make content he’s going to do whatever he has at the time. Even if it’s out of order. Also again it’s content you may think he missed a pivotal step but in no way shape are form is he showing every thing he does. Editing exist for a reason lol.

[@atomictyler]

the windows really tie the house together.

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Seems like Murphy's law is in operation, seems like everything that could go wrong has gone wrong but you overcome adversity in order to get the job done. It's just a pain in the a**e with the amount of time and money it takes to complete the job. Hope all is well, take care

[@AresGodOWar]

That's crazy, Pay more and wait for windows that don't fit anyway. Could have just got them at Home depot.

[@timharinson8284]

And 4th of all, Pella has the greatest customer service of all time!

[@jroc8678]

A little confused as to why Pella would supply you with new construction/nail fin windows??? Replacement/retro fit windows are made for that reason and they should give you 1/2” play off of RO size for shim/backer rod/spray foam, also, next time please remove the old glass prior to frame removal, people do not understand how dangerous anneal glass is

[@orlandomuniz876]

I knew this was gonna bite him in the ass when he started finishing exterior and then the interior. Poor guy loves doin double work.

[@birdiec3419]

Should have thought windows before cosmetics

[@SaraChumley]

Windows are beautiful!

[@ThePhirebug]

He has to create content, what if he waits for everything to be in the correct order, there would be stops on the material we can see. It is part of his work!

[@AustinCarterYT]

103k to go until 1 million subs 🎉🎉 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@jonblair5470]

I’m assuming since you removed all the other windows moldings and extra layers of drywall, you’re trying to tell us that even if you removed that from the last 2 window opening your new windows would still be too big? Because it looks like you still have the casing and multiple layers of drywall, that would give you your 2 inches

[@Dasdutt]

Note to self: Do not do finish work before the work is finished.

[@Robert-j6w5v]

Wear safety glasses when pulling glass brother u might need your eyes 👀

[@m.creekrenovations]

So why didn’t he change out the windows before installing new casing around the old windows?

[@Heymrk]

That's what all the comments were about in that video-- what a mistake it was.

[@tobidowski]

He’s a KZbinr. Rather than do the job correctly he wanted to have a video showing all the interior trim so he can monetize that and make money off of it.

[@meitsme6]

Bububububingooo ^^^

[@matt3877]

Call me crazy, but aren’t the window flanges supposed to go behind the siding?

[@briandavis5157]

love watching every video...

[@saulgoodman2018]

He did the windows backwards. Should have installed the windows, and then the casings.

[@houstonbrown9529]

The music is so loud and sounds like hold music haha

[@jefflandrum67]

You make great content, but can you please turn down the volume of the background music in your videos. Thanks!