How to install windows / Discussions

...to accommodate siding. You can see them here in our how to install windows DIY video. Your approach seems right, but I would not be comfortable trying to help you calculate how thick it would need to be as I don’t know the weight of the windows or how far out you are trying to place them, and that really is an engineer...

...windows and doors that were all installed about ten years ago. My question is should I stuff the gaps with rockwool and seal it with tape on the inside?  Any suggestions will help. A good place to start is our page about How to Install Windows & Doors Correctly that includes a DIY window installation video, have a ...

...to add 2-4" of rockwool on the outside; would like my windows to sit in the outside 1/3 of the frame; most of the windows are south facing. Here is our page on how to install windows which may help on a few fronts, not just the rough opening. Proper window installation for efficiency and durability is a lot about stopp...

...to avoid. I am not sure what you have done for 2015 model home for exterior. Your help on this is highly appreciated. Thank you. I guess you saw our DIY video on how to install windows in our Edelweiss House videos. If you did then you know we tried two approaches, backer rod and caulking as well as taping the window t...

...to expand the size of the windows by the builder? If we install triple pane windows, do I still need to install  double windows for each opening to retain the envelope? I am looking for a builder in SE Wi who is familiar with these homes.  There is a lot to consider when you want to install a bigger window, because you...