How To Properly Flash a Window

[MattRisinger]

Excellent video Carl! This is a perfect install and I'm guessing that a lot of people have used this to train their guys in the field. I'm a big believer in the Tyvek Weatherization system and I'm annoyed by how many windows I see getting installed improperly & without sill pan flashing. Nice work buddy.  Matt Risinger

[wspark11]

Man, I wish I had this guy install my windows!

[seocom]

I needed this thx

[jmr4940]

what size flashing is this, 6" or 9"?

[twjonesDDS51]

Thanks. Very informative. Especially like how you raised the flexwrap before placing the flashing at the top, then applied tape in SEGMENTS to allow potential trapped water to run out. I had not been doing either of those two thing.

[MrGraygrizz]

Now that's what my builders carpenters should have done! Time for me to re-do it correctly. I guess the old saying holds true, "If you want something done right, your going to have to do it yourself!".

[MrCandew]

Great video was very easy to follow and understand. Thank you csavage1947 for posting this.

[s37d]

having to cut the corners of house paper annoys me, so i like this here flex wrap

[TheLkvoice]

while watching this vid open a new tab and also play this one /watch?v=CS9OO0S5w2k and try not to smile

[MalCoonX1]

THIS GUY LOOKS LIKE HE SUCK A MEAN DICK

[memphisgrownman]

@MalCoonX1 LIKE YOUR MOTHER!

[hai21century]

Great video, thank you.

[mrsleep0000]

@378904

Yes, if flashing is not installed it will leak. I am replacing almost an entire wall right now because my wife's ex installed a replacement window and did not flash it properly. It leaked like crazy and rotted a large section of the frame.

[Takihashi16]

Wow, you know what you are talking about and you do it well. Thanks for the video.

[sidehop]

Thank you, very informative.

[senorpadre]

This was very helpful. I viewed it multiple times to install my new windows. I wish you had one for doors. Thank you.

[378904]

important question/ how does one flash a window when installing replacement windows on a home that already has the siding up? if flashing is not installed on the replacement window,will it leak? 

[Professorie]

One more question: what is skip taping? Couldn't tell from the video. Is it simply that you don't tape all the way across?

Very good and clear presentation!

[dolejh]

@Professorie - yes

[Professorie]

very helpful, but I don't understand some terms of some procedures to avoid: (a) X-cut opening (b) level head cut (c) inverted Y cut.  So, I'm not sure what I'm supposed to avoid.

[hovh03]

@Professorie I don't know why he didn't explain, but I guess, he said don't x-cut, meaning cutting two straight lines crossing each other to start out the cur for the rectangle window. Cut the top, make sure it's level. Then cut a path that resembles an inverted Y. Why? I am not quite sure.

[ligyro]

this is just an ad for flexwrap

[csavage1947]

@ligyro Call it an ad for flexwrap if you will, but it shows the proper way to flash a window.

[Armanix910]

Caulking requires on the flanges to the paper prior membrane application!!!

[PulSamsara]

Very thorough. Thanks Carl.

[kipsupholstry]

Way Slick Carl, I had no Idea such products were available will get some as I have 10 or more windows to replace, thank you

Kip

[popcorn4two]

Another excellent video. Was hoping you'd include how to cut TyVek the correct way. What's informative about this video was the "skip taping" on top of the window. Thanks for posting.

[netman88]

great details.

Thanks.

[archdynamics]

Carl is indeed the man - even though we show these details on our Architectural plans, it's amazing how often the guys in the field still do it the 'old' way.

[bmhandyman]

This guy is great, finally a video done properly, answered all my questions I have 17 windows to do on my barn!!

[sesomyort]

I live in Florida and have been struggling for 6 years with builders both put a sill pan in with a turned up inside edge, and to have them not seal the bottom window fin. This is an excellent tutorial that reinforces that the water will indeed permeate - the key is to give it a way to get out.

[boomboom2005]

you can be a great teacher.

[herrfilm]

Thanks man !!