Window and Door Installation

Flashing-Tape Cutter
If you don't have the size tape you need, build this slicing tool with scrap boards and a utility knife.
Window Sash 101
Learn how sash windows work as well as how to restore, paint, and repair them.
Set Windows Solo, From the Inside
Pella's Steady Set windows enable shimming and fastening with just one installer.
Windows Before Housewrap?
When it makes sense for inspections, extra protection, or sequencing demands, you can install a window before the WRB and still make it weathertight.
Wood Lintels with Masonry Cladding
Learn how to install wood lintels with a steel lintel on top. Find out the best type of wood to use, proper installation, and flashing techniques.
Details for Integrating an Addition
In this video, Jon overviews the elements of the addition, including building a deck-ledger-style floor system, closing off windows and doors, and framing the roof.
Insulating Foam for High-Performance Windows
Watch for a quick tutorial on how to air-seal with canned foam around a window.
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Air-Sealing Windows with Insulating Foam
On this historical renovation, Joe Danz details how he and his crew air-seal windows with Loctite insulating foam products.
Build a Transom Above a Stock Door
A decorative transom fills in the space between a stock door and the home's 9-ft. ceiling, saving the cost of a custom door.
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Install a Window in a Wall With Continuous Exterior Insulation
For a wall with exterior insulation, learn how to install and flash an Andersen window with an integral flange.

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