THE WINDOW DISASTER - What Happened and How We Could Have Avoided It

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  • @StudPack
    @StudPack8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Gang! Use code STUDPACK50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3F55GCL!

  • @dallasarnold8615

    @dallasarnold8615

    8 ай бұрын

    Hey Stud Pack, if you have not yet checked the comments from the last video, installing the 3 inch conduit, you should look at the ones talking about a slip coupling below the meter box. I learned it the hard way on my house. After years the dirt settled and pulled the conduit away from the house. What a pain fixing that when it could have been avoided had I known better.

  • @alexkemel4916

    @alexkemel4916

    7 ай бұрын

    If the other two didn't leak, why not compare the difference in the windows? Seems like it might have been a manufacturing mistake in that one window.

  • @steveloux4709

    @steveloux4709

    7 ай бұрын

    Not sure what part of the country you are located, but that detail is more of a cold weather issue and always driven by utility requirements. No frost heaves in the Houston area!@@dallasarnold8615

  • @headcas620

    @headcas620

    7 ай бұрын

    The problem with the nail fin is it pushes the window out making them look stuck on instead of adding depth by being inset in relation to the window trim. One reason new houses look worse than old ones.

  • @steigerbower

    @steigerbower

    7 ай бұрын

    At least you guys fix it when you mess up , construction work is easy to get wrong , there's a lot that can go wrong, I've a seen a thousand things that are wrong onsite and covered up by....... whoever ! Well in lads.

  • @jayperez6142
    @jayperez61428 ай бұрын

    As someone who does framing and finish carpentry for a living… nothing to be ashamed of. Mistakes are made, and we learn from said mistakes. It’s great to see a builder who ACTUALLY made a mistake and goes back to correct but in the process shows and explains why it’s wrong and how it’s fixed. Cheers to you guys! Nice build so far StudPack!!

  • @jonperryman6477

    @jonperryman6477

    7 ай бұрын

    The problem isn't with people who make mistakes and learn from it. Inspectors exist because there are a lot of builders who make mistakes and don't learn from them.

  • @jayperez6142

    @jayperez6142

    7 ай бұрын

    @@jonperryman6477 Very true as well. Unfortunately in today’s construction era plenty of builders just want to fill their pockets and don’t care how projects are completed

  • @mytubebobbie06h

    @mytubebobbie06h

    7 ай бұрын

    Very well said!

  • @priceandpride

    @priceandpride

    7 ай бұрын

    Bella windows are the worst

  • @disqusrubbish5467

    @disqusrubbish5467

    7 ай бұрын

    @@priceandpride These are Pella...

  • @percival23
    @percival238 ай бұрын

    There is nothing more valuable than a builder that is willing to show you thier mistakes. Well Done.

  • @SkulxCrusherx

    @SkulxCrusherx

    8 ай бұрын

    And there is nothing better than making a spelling misssteak when pointing that out.

  • @madebylife

    @madebylife

    8 ай бұрын

    @@SkulxCrusherx

  • @ozziecrosby2092

    @ozziecrosby2092

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@SkulxCrusherx Huh?

  • @thedevilshelp

    @thedevilshelp

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@ozziecrosby2092their not thier

  • @mediocreman2

    @mediocreman2

    7 ай бұрын

    Mistakes actually get more views on youtube.

  • @Dampalicious
    @Dampalicious7 ай бұрын

    This is why we love you guys, I’m sure there are a few viewers that complain about seeing “the same thing twice” but I assure you guys it’s the vocal minority, when I watch you guys I KNOW that it’s almost always done right with attention to detail, and when it’s not I ALSO know you will show us where you made your mistake and how to properly fix it. It takes guts to show an error you made especially when nobody would have even known there was one off camera, this channel will always be known to me and many other viewers for its character as well as it’s craftsmanship and that’s a title you guys should be proud of.

  • @markstipulkoski1389
    @markstipulkoski13897 ай бұрын

    I love it. Paul can't say "vulnerable" so he goes with "susceptible" instead. I remember in elementary school when we all had to stand up and tell a little about ourselves to the class. My classmate had a heavy Southern drawl and pronounced "oil" as "erl". Even after many attempts, the teacher was unable to get him to pronounce oil correctly and he was flustered. So he continued his story, saying "My daddy works on a PETROLEUM rig". The whole class burst out laughing 😂!

  • @Onlooker71
    @Onlooker718 ай бұрын

    This is what I love about this channel. You’re human and you don’t edit your videos to look like you’re prefect. We all make mistakes and they’re the best learning experience. So this is a great video for us all to learn from.

  • @DetailCarPro
    @DetailCarPro8 ай бұрын

    I tell this to my guys all the time. There is no such thing as "Fail" = First Attempt In Learning. Really appreciate you guys not only showing what goes as planned, but the adjustments and "learning" you do on your minor mishaps! You guys rock!

  • @JediahCummins

    @JediahCummins

    7 ай бұрын

    I’m stealing that fail thing from ya

  • @poeticsilence047

    @poeticsilence047

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@JediahCummins lol No kidding. Who knew Socrates was a Stud Pack fan.

  • @Esiddik

    @Esiddik

    7 ай бұрын

    OMG I love that!!!!

  • @campaltd1092
    @campaltd10927 ай бұрын

    Great job guys. One thing you said was on the house you might step back the framing so as to make the liquid flash easier. Remember the edge of the zip is unfinished. The concrete will retain moisture and will wick up into the edge of the Zip. If you do that seal the edge of the Zip first and keep it off the concrete.

  • @toitlepower
    @toitlepower7 ай бұрын

    You guys don’t hide the mistakes (that everyone else also makes occasionally, but pretends not to) and show us how to fix it. This is why this house is a great build and Stud Pack an even better channel. Without encouraging more mistakes the candour and honesty is what makes your channel. Keep it up!!!

  • @JohnstonPettigrew
    @JohnstonPettigrew8 ай бұрын

    Pella has been out there an awful long period of time to be discussing improvements to their instructions at this point🤬.....just a thought. Nice work guys as always!

  • @bhami

    @bhami

    7 ай бұрын

    I definitely fault Pella for not putting simple stickers on the windows saying that the installer needs to install the nail fins.

  • @mitchk7655

    @mitchk7655

    7 ай бұрын

    I am amazed that they claim they cant install the nail fins at the factory.

  • @maddierosemusic

    @maddierosemusic

    3 ай бұрын

    @@bhami Yeah, wtf is that? I'd be more than pissed.

  • @kingdommanlegacyministries7769

    @kingdommanlegacyministries7769

    Ай бұрын

    Hey, my thoughts EXACTLY...

  • @lanon3277
    @lanon32778 ай бұрын

    What I really appreciate is that when you mess up, you take accountability for it, and show how to fix it. Because in real life, people make mistakes all the time, especially on a new project... and the studpack house is work in progress. A work in progress is always going to be a learning experience.

  • @823Steve
    @823Steve8 ай бұрын

    Mistakes are part of the learning. If you're not making mistakes, you're not doing anything. And nothing beats experience. Great videos guys.

  • @evatatus
    @evatatus7 ай бұрын

    😩 that’s sucks guys! I just can’t see how it leaked with how diligent y’all were with sealing. In true studpack fashion tho, y’all give the story how it is, good or bad, and totally humbled. Much appreciated!

  • @vannk73
    @vannk737 ай бұрын

    It's amazing how you all can stay so positive through all the little mistakes, delays, and do-overs. Despite the setbacks, this garage is looking great!

  • @Darisiabgal7573
    @Darisiabgal75738 ай бұрын

    I had the same pella windows installed on my house, the same drain ports after the factory certified installers left, i found on of the port doors on the window ledge. They are very flimsy. When you are spending 2000$ per window, you expect manf get details like that right.

  • @SPCMCERV
    @SPCMCERV8 ай бұрын

    What a bummer, having to redo those GIANT windows. Props to you gents for taking the time and making the effort to fix! Always disheartening when you find a mistake, but feels great once it's fixed!

  • @FlakMagnet
    @FlakMagnet7 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate the energy of the dad deferring to his son because it's his son's house. At the same time, the son is being respectful of his dad while still doing the "my roof, my rule" thing. The mutual two-way respect between parent and child is fantastic. If the youtube personas are sincere reflections of their actual familial dynamics, (I think they are) then that's a model family people can hope for, folks.

  • @TeacherTonya74
    @TeacherTonya747 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your challenges as well as your celebrations! It's so nice to actually see someone not only sharing perfection online. Keep doing you!

  • @KingOfChins
    @KingOfChins8 ай бұрын

    Never has someone been so glad to have rain before dry-in

  • @quinn1883
    @quinn18837 ай бұрын

    Thank you for being transparent. As a viewer, it means a lot that you admit when things don't go perfectly and share the lessons you've learned.

  • @timhelmuth9740
    @timhelmuth97407 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate how you are willing to share your mistakes. Not many channels would do that.

  • @phylliscage
    @phylliscage7 ай бұрын

    I’m beyond impressed with you guys and the way you always make things right.

  • @oldnstillworkin5709
    @oldnstillworkin57098 ай бұрын

    Man that’s BS! The manufacturer should take responsibility for this!!! Why the hell didn’t they send the fins with the units. 🤬🤬🤬

  • @AnthonyAttard-ix2cb

    @AnthonyAttard-ix2cb

    4 ай бұрын

    Based on the video, I’m not sure if the flanges are just an option for these windows. Depending on how the purchaser wants to install them, would dictate if they need the flanges or not. Was it a situation where the stud pack should have requested for the flanges, being this home is a new build? Or were these windows engineered to be installed only with the flanges as a new construction window. If that is the case, then I would agree with you 100% and the manufacturer should have shipped the flanges with the windows being they don’t want to manufacture them in the facility to avoid damaging the flanges on such a large window in shipping.

  • @AnthonyAttard-ix2cb

    @AnthonyAttard-ix2cb

    4 ай бұрын

    I hope this is the case where these windows were engineered and fabricated a certain way to only be installed as a new construction build, and need the flanges to be installed properly. Otherwise, I am hesitant to purchase replacement windows for my home because it seems they don’t hold up as well as windows with flanges.

  • @50sKid
    @50sKid8 ай бұрын

    I think you should leave the sheathing hanging over the slab on the main house because water can’t possibly seap in through an overhanging seam. I know you’re going to liquiflash it but still, who knows what’ll happen to that in 20 years

  • @unifairsum21
    @unifairsum218 ай бұрын

    The most valuable lesson learned are the mistakes you made along the way taking accountability and fixing them is how you grow glad to see you guys doing that

  • @OBD01
    @OBD017 ай бұрын

    How frustrating for you guys 😢 I do like how you keep it real showing all the bad with the good. It is hard enough building from the ground up but then you add filming it all for us. Thank You for bringing us along!

  • @tapperdb
    @tapperdb7 ай бұрын

    love your honesty. it's what makes your show so amazing!

  • @Solidst8dad2112
    @Solidst8dad21127 ай бұрын

    I love seeing the mistakes as well as the successes! As a homeowner who will be remodeling, it is good to see where problems might happen so I can avoid the same issues you mentioned!

  • @andspenrob
    @andspenrob7 ай бұрын

    Recommend against recessing the Zip on the concrete pad - you want a drip edge at the corner to avoid wicking action on the edge of the OSB.

  • @JohnClay77
    @JohnClay777 ай бұрын

    There are many reason why I love watching the Stud Pack crew! One of the biggest reasons is your honesty and willingness to show us your mistakes. I’ve learned so much from watching you guys! Keep the great content coming!!!

  • @nickkraft5932
    @nickkraft59327 ай бұрын

    Thats what i love about this channel. Mistakes are bound to happen!! Own it, fix it, and overcome!!

  • @slypig24
    @slypig248 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I'm learning more from you guys than any Web site or any technical Bulletin that available. Thanks for a great factual channel.

  • @sygad1
    @sygad17 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate the fault finding and diagnosis, this is the hardest part of fixing something where the answer is difficult to come by.

  • @greemcreem
    @greemcreem8 ай бұрын

    one detail to consider on the main house is to zip tape the bottom of the zip sheets where they contact the slab, that way you have multiple layers of sealing protecting your siding. the zip tape handles protecting the sheathing, and the liquid flash protects the concrete to zip joint.

  • @robert.stokes
    @robert.stokes7 ай бұрын

    Simply put!! My favorite KZread channel!! You guys are classy, honest, and total professionals - through and through!

  • @chuckthetekkie
    @chuckthetekkie7 ай бұрын

    I love the fact that when you make a mistake or something goes wrong you show us. That shows us that you will gladly admit when you make mistakes AND it teaches us so we don't make the same ones. LOVE IT. Can't wait for the next video.

  • @chrismahne692
    @chrismahne6927 ай бұрын

    Kudos to you guys for tackling this head on. There is no project where everything goes as planned, and recovering from mistakes is great learning.

  • @kyakukid1
    @kyakukid17 ай бұрын

    This is why I love this channel. This channel is so informative, honest, and humble about how it does things.

  • @jeremyzaloum3443
    @jeremyzaloum34437 ай бұрын

    One thing we like about this channel is the transparency you have when things need to be redone to perfection. It's real, humble and very human. Thank you!!!!

  • @T.E.P..
    @T.E.P..7 ай бұрын

    absolutely incredible how fast you guys blasted into the universe ... It's been a huge delight and super educational being subbed all these years. well done gentleman!!!! Super happy for your success. I used to click LIKE on every comment on the vids ... now it takes days to do what took me 10 minutes. Cheeers guys

  • @DarKMatter.1
    @DarKMatter.18 ай бұрын

    I love how you guys show us your mistakes and how you fix them because those are probably some of the exact mistakes a “DIYer” would do. Excellent job on the garage and video fellas. Can’t wait for the next one.

  • @lyndawilliamson8543
    @lyndawilliamson85437 ай бұрын

    I love that you guys make good on your mistakes even if you don't REALLY need to. Your are perfectionists to the enth degree and I love it. I intend to follow this build to the very end and love every episode.

  • @lxOFWGKTAxl
    @lxOFWGKTAxl8 ай бұрын

    Just in time! Love you guys!!!

  • @abbyshackleton9198
    @abbyshackleton91987 ай бұрын

    If I’ve learned one thing through renovations, it’s that water can show up in places you never though possible. And it stumps you. And makes you nearly cry. Glad you were able to fix it!

  • @nickname7082
    @nickname70828 ай бұрын

    I can already tell this is going to be another fantastic video and a great learning experience keep up the great videos love the content

  • @jasongilchrist5096
    @jasongilchrist50967 ай бұрын

    Love the videos guys keeps me glued to the screen

  • @nathanpreston2263
    @nathanpreston22638 ай бұрын

    I appreciate the Integrity. Keep it that way Gentz! I never comment on anything but, dealing with Contractors, etc... it's nice to see a builder that owns up to it. It helps us little guys too. Cheers.

  • @vonderdornburg
    @vonderdornburg8 ай бұрын

    The details about how some windows come with it without nail fins were totally new to me. Glad you caught it! It's looking good!

  • @davidwayneprins
    @davidwayneprins8 ай бұрын

    love how you own up to your mistakes and correct them. Makes me wonder how much Bob Vila left on the cutting room floor so it looks like he did it right the first time.

  • @disqusrubbish5467

    @disqusrubbish5467

    7 ай бұрын

    Norm did it right...

  • @joeforns
    @joeforns7 ай бұрын

    Owning your mistakes than explaining the error in your ways and how you remedied it is one of the best things about these video's !

  • @arcee33
    @arcee337 ай бұрын

    You guys are doing a GREAT JOB, we all learn something new everyday on our projects. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

  • @Kralphrn
    @Kralphrn7 ай бұрын

    So glad you show problems and solutions! Good job!!!

  • @nexzus1000
    @nexzus10007 ай бұрын

    The single greatest part about this channel is, that your so open about mistakes! ❤ Dont changes that. makes you look great the way you takles unexpected problems

  • @jonbetlejewski7138
    @jonbetlejewski71387 ай бұрын

    Love watching you guys!! You build the right way!!

  • @TheSaw410
    @TheSaw4107 ай бұрын

    This is what learning is all about. Thank you.

  • @roczilla6834
    @roczilla68348 ай бұрын

    It’s better to do it now and not when the house is complete. Thank you for eating some humble pie and posting your unfortunate dilemma. You guys rock.

  • @simonthebroken9691
    @simonthebroken96917 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this. It really helps me.

  • @richardmarshall2229
    @richardmarshall22297 ай бұрын

    Outstanding video, thank you for the update

  • @stuarthallgren9380
    @stuarthallgren93807 ай бұрын

    I learn just as much or more from your recovery from mistakes or oversights. Mistakes are a pain and I just as soon learn from your mistakes rather thane mine

  • @margaretbear
    @margaretbear8 ай бұрын

    I think having the zip slightly proud of the foundation is good for water run off.

  • @rbiamby
    @rbiamby7 ай бұрын

    Love you guys, you are the best and so transparent, thank you for such great content.

  • @roundrock63
    @roundrock638 ай бұрын

    Another awesome episode. Learn a lot and your father son relationship is awesome.

  • @92fsoakcreek
    @92fsoakcreek7 ай бұрын

    Gotta say Stud Pack Gang; not only are you good builders; you're honest too. Some youtube builders would have just fixed it off camera and nevere admitted making a mistake. Home building is ALL about learning, making mistakes and then making it right. Cudos to the Whole Gang for standing up and helping us make things right. !!!

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice21237 ай бұрын

    Your honesty shows the viewers that we are all human and can make an error, that’s how we learn. This video gains you even more credibility because you could have just not admitted or shown what happened. This is still a great structure and the house will be even better. I’m looking forward to the next video.

  • @LasVegasVocalist
    @LasVegasVocalist7 ай бұрын

    Absolutely awesome video!!! I love the fact that you owned-up to a mistake and in doing so you inadvertently created an opportunity to show everyone what happened and what you did about it. RESPECT!!! Keep up the great work.

  • @drewp4688
    @drewp46887 ай бұрын

    I just love these videos. The relationship between father and son is gold.

  • @russofamerica
    @russofamerica7 ай бұрын

    I love that this video documents and repairs an installation snafu. That's good transparency, and it's also good education, because we always make mistakes in life. Thanks for that!

  • @outoftheboxmedic1608
    @outoftheboxmedic16087 ай бұрын

    I love that you didn’t fake it with the window installation. Man it could have been easy to just move on and not even mention it! But you didn’t! THATS INTEGRITY! You’re true to yourself and others about mistakes. We all make em and then go to KZread to learn how to fix them. This is a perfect example of that! That’s what makes me love this channel about! Seriously, I tell everyone about this channel! KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK!

  • @petewangen-groovedrummer8083
    @petewangen-groovedrummer80837 ай бұрын

    Outstanding work guys.

  • @boppins
    @boppins8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing your mistakes. It's good to show others that mistakes will happen, but more importantly, you can fix them. Just need some time and patience.

  • @aaronkuhns6211
    @aaronkuhns62117 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your situation and solution. And I respect your courage to share this.🔨

  • @nmd14723
    @nmd147238 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed the episode however really surprised Matt Risinger didn’t pick up on this in the installation video 😮

  • @StudPack

    @StudPack

    8 ай бұрын

    we did the casements with Matt, and didn't have these big ones on site yet. He definitely would have said something.

  • @rickyborden3287
    @rickyborden32877 ай бұрын

    It's so nice when people put their mistakes out there. I know it's not fun, but I learned something here. I knew it was weird that there was no nail flanges when you put the windows in, but I haven't put in a lot of windows. It's nice to have this info since I am starting framing on my first house in the spring. Now I know. Good job guys!

  • @mrsduddlycross
    @mrsduddlycross7 ай бұрын

    This is a really cool video! I work at one of those big home improvement stores and recently transferred to the millwork department. My coworker and I are both new. Today I did a reorder for a customer who wanted flush fins but got a block frame instead. A combination of inexperience on the part of the purchaser and my coworker the salesperson led to a miscommunication. Mistakes happen and we learn from them. Videos like this help me better understand what I am selling. Now I look forward to all the door installs!

  • @a.a.4924
    @a.a.49247 ай бұрын

    I just found your channel guys and rely amazing videos, no many contractors showing their own mistakes and in fact they hide them. Subscribed

  • @MIGHTYX2010
    @MIGHTYX20107 ай бұрын

    Live and learn! 👊 You guys are stronger for it 💪 Good job 👍 Thanks for showing us the repair.

  • @markb.1259
    @markb.12597 ай бұрын

    Way to go Stud Pack!!! Open and Honest Content!!!

  • @TommyJ_9
    @TommyJ_97 ай бұрын

    Keep up the good work I love how you post your mistakes and show us how to fix them

  • @What_s_Neu
    @What_s_Neu7 ай бұрын

    Great video! Love the way you guys aren't afraid to show mistakes.

  • @scottmalone9161
    @scottmalone91618 ай бұрын

    It the consistent showing and fixing your mistakes that make this channel so valuable! Like in so many things it's the details that get you intro trouble. Great work, I hope one day I'll be able to put it to use building my own custom home in the future!

  • @gordonshute8816
    @gordonshute88167 ай бұрын

    This is so fun! I'm super excited for you guys

  • @milliewilson9614
    @milliewilson96147 ай бұрын

    Your videos are so entertaining and educational. Love it!!!!😊

  • @jamesmchugo9422
    @jamesmchugo94227 ай бұрын

    Another great show. Nice detective work, tracing back to the install error. When I replace my windows I’m counting on the lessons you guys learned, so I don’t make the same mistakes.

  • @tommywillis9636
    @tommywillis96367 ай бұрын

    Great job guys!! I always look forward to seeing the new content and updates on your project. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to seeing the next video! 👍

  • @bradfeatherstone1775
    @bradfeatherstone17757 ай бұрын

    For future planning: Before you start planting, rototill all of the beaten areas first as deep as you can. Also add compost or something else. Too many folks spend a butt load of money over many years after they plant grass trying to fix the problem of compressed soil. Or better yet just do edible trees and perennial plants front and back. Duplicate the multiple canopies that originally grew in Texas. Look up permaculture.

  • @AnthonyAttard-ix2cb

    @AnthonyAttard-ix2cb

    4 ай бұрын

    What, wrong video dude?!

  • @cadayx
    @cadayx7 ай бұрын

    Great content! Keep up the good work!

  • @Adesico87
    @Adesico877 ай бұрын

    Hats off to you guys for taking the time tracing down the issue! Matt Risinger takes dyed water, and does the exact same water test you did- cover weep holes and fill the bottom sill. He’s proved that even high end windows can come from the factory defective. It’s a great test, but I honestly can say no one in the Kansas City market tests new windows before they’re installed. Wish it was a common practice.

  • @MrGaldrian
    @MrGaldrian7 ай бұрын

    Huge respect for not being afraid to show failure as a part of the process! One wide man said once: "It's only those who do nothing that make no mistakes, I suppose."

  • @timwagerer6111
    @timwagerer61117 ай бұрын

    I just love what you guys are doing. love watching the videos, I look forward to them.

  • @pitsnipe5559
    @pitsnipe55597 ай бұрын

    A great way to learn is for the teacher to show you their mistakes and how they corrected them. Well done!

  • @timderks5960
    @timderks59607 ай бұрын

    I've learned more from other people's mistakes than from my own successes, so please never stop showing mistakes.

  • @user-nj4dq1jw4u
    @user-nj4dq1jw4u7 ай бұрын

    Redo’s are the worst. I’m a DIY’er and have had to endure the pain of redoing a part of a project due to changing the plan or finding out afterwards through research there is a better way. Keep up the awesome work y’all are doing, I love the channel.

  • @donniematz
    @donniematz7 ай бұрын

    Love that you shared the “mistake” with all of us- you could have just pretended it was perfect the first time and not told us!!

  • @rosss7007
    @rosss70078 ай бұрын

    33 year old dad that loves to DIY here. Can’t tell you how often I make little oversight type mistakes or have to run back to the hardware store 10 times for a “30 minute project” Seeing that you guys do the same will make me wayyyyy less hard on myself in the future. Love the series, I click every new video as soon as I see them. You guys are awesome!

  • @jonperryman6477

    @jonperryman6477

    7 ай бұрын

    The one recommendation I have for you as a DIY'er is to stress anything important and fix any problems you find. Note that Studpack did a water hose test to ensure there was no leakage. I've seen a lot of DIY'ers not take basic steps to find out if they have a problem. The most memorable being 2 guys at a rebuild together project installing exterior metal handrail on the steps but not one screw hit. After they left, I walked over and effortlessly lifted it from the brackets. I have no problem with making mistakes but they never recognized they made a mistake.

  • @richardkieser9468
    @richardkieser94687 ай бұрын

    Its good to see you show some mistakes we all make them so many home improvement shows only the finished product like they did it perfect. Great job guys..

  • @darrenberry3456
    @darrenberry34567 ай бұрын

    Showing mistakes is the way we all learn , Hine slight is 20/20 thank you for being so open about your build that's one of the reasons I like watching your videos keep up the great work !!!

  • @Tool_Addicted_Carpenter
    @Tool_Addicted_Carpenter7 ай бұрын

    Always bittersweet to do something over. You're not alone. I absolutely hate how all the higher end windows come with the fold out or snap in flanges, whereas the mid grade vinyls come with the massively superior molded flanges all the way around. I can't figure out why they do that other than maybe ease of shipping. I ran into some issues with some very high end Marvins where the top flange didn't even overlap like you show here. You could see daylight in every corner after install. They sent corner flashing pieces but no way I trust them long-term, which is unfortunate because my name is on the install. Knowing they weren't going to make any shifts in production solely on my account, I still had the rep come out and look so I could express my concerns. We had a minor pinhole leak in one window during gailforce winds and terrential downpours, but I could only add Lexel and trim and hope for the best, which I absolutely hate doing. Couple of notes- an old timer I worked with always set his window ROs slightly taller and put a piece of cedar clapboard on every sill before flashing tape and window install so that any water would automatically drain out. -Something I do with all my 1st rows of sheathing is wrap the bottom with a run of zip tape to completely eliminate wicking. For the future, you should really run your sheathing ~6" beyond your sill plate down past the foundation. -Lastly, you want to do the same with your bottom flange as you did with the top by having your bottom flange run long and behind your side flanges. Awesome video as always guys and I really appreciate and admire the transparency. Customers are surprised when I'm actually honest about issues when they ask how everything is going. I explain both the problem and solution and they always have a look of concern on their face right up until I tell them it won't cost them anymore lol. Then it's just a sigh of relief and appreciation.

  • @andrewsackville-west1609
    @andrewsackville-west16097 ай бұрын

    Inspiring to see the ownership and honesty! Nice job! Bonus, now you've been able to observe the effects of your lexel application when you pulled them out.

  • @foxmulder6674
    @foxmulder66747 ай бұрын

    Great video nice re-do on the windows. Sure want to fix that now and not later when you have the siding on and everything done. Just shows what great craftsman the whole Studpack team is. Great job.

  • @davidgreen437
    @davidgreen4377 ай бұрын

    Good stuff guys really enjoy watching

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