Thanks! I hoped from the first episode I watched that you weren’t going to continue wasting your true ability and knowledge by being a drywall scientist. I’m pleased to see that you’re doing something that I’m also interested in and I always enjoy listening to what you got to say while watching and picking up useful tips that I can use on my personal and usually unique projects here in BF Brooks Alberta. Cheers!!
At @09:57 , after the old drywall was removed, there are several black patches in the insulation, which I'm assuming is mold. I hope you do a video on how you fixed those areas and (I'm assuming) how you located and repaired the water sources causing this. Great video BTW.
You have taught me so much. I As a skateboarder first before i got into construction work. Its so school to see. Knowledge is power. Thank you so much.
That's why I enjoy being an independent contractor, and have the privilege of choosing my type of service, not being bored daily doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. The money's great, and so is the satisfaction of looking forward to the next challenge.
You are an amazing teacher. Quite easy to listen to and very easy to understand. Plus you like to have fun. And what's work without some fun to make it go better. Thank you!
YES! Thank you for this back to carpentry video. I'm age 22 and been full time in construction for 2 years. I've learned so much from you on drywall. You're now where I live more. Ben! I wish you a great 2025. Oh and wear gloves when working near sharp siding.
Nice installation. One additional thing I like to do is set the window sill on horseshoe shims (with the open side out, of course) in addition to tucking them under the bottom mounting flange as you have shown to encourage free draining at the bottom for any water that finds its way into the assembly. Also gives you a nice little gap to add a bead of sealant from the inside as a back dam, especially if you don’t have a sloped sill at your rough opening and there’s not enough room to add one.
Glad to see that you finally live to your name by doing carpentry... 😂 Great job! I install window in a very similar way. Just one note. All tapes (including the blue Skin) use pressure sensitive adhesive, and need to be rolled (Zip System even print it on their tape). It double the adherence. Thanks for the great video.
I grew up in BC but my construction career has been in Alberta. Our process is similar in some ways, different in others. Usually when I'm installing into an existing home where I need to replace an existing window I have to remove the siding from around the opening rather than cut it back so the exterior finishes will still match other older windows on the home especially if all that was used was regular siding j. The cut method would be awesome if I had to do all the windows on a home, nice way to refresh the exterior without tearing it all off. I've used blueskin but I've had good success with Novaflash. Seems to stick nice without primer but in the winter a heat gun is essential in the cold
Nice work overall, especially to cut the siding to retrofit a window with nailing flange and deflection clips at header. Would only recommend Sam or slope at sill rough opening and rolling the Blueskin with a roller for even pressure. Thanks for sharing!
Your videos are always a treat. Whenever I watch a video of you espcially outside, It remembers me my time when I lived in Vancouver for a brief period - Being from Quebec originally, yes, it is indeed wet ! Thank you for all your knowledge and the time you take to bring us with you, I learned a lot and it helped my tremendously on renovating my small flat. Best of success on your futur carpentry projects !!!
Bought a 1904 house to reno. When i did the windows which were likely from the 50s, mostly smashed and missing, boarded up for 3 years sitting vacant, the entire window jamb was still perfect with zero waterproofing.
Exterior Reno’s shut down right now in Edmonton. -19 C/-28C windchill. could probably work on an igloo though. Years ago, while replacing clutch fans on commercial trucks, I got work gloves with the fingers cut off so that I could save my knuckles on the fins of the radiator. Maybe you could utilize that if you want to while working around that situation with the siding. Can still utilize your fingertips while working.
Having spent 8 years doing construction and renos, I felt that when you dropped the caulking tube 😂. That has to be the nicest window install ive ever seen. Ive never seen the clips or those horseshoe things here in ontario. And it seems that noone knows how, and inspectors dont seem to care to inspect, how windows are installed. They usuakky just get slapped in the hole, maybe with a tyvek sill if youre lucky
Very timely! I was actually just looking for window install videos to reference and unfortunately many of them (ie Matt Risinger) often show the use of materials or procedures which are not very common up here in Canada. My only suggestions would be to include mention of how the window is shimmed square from the interior and also sealing the rough opening with either backer rode + caulking, or spray foam, to complete the air barrier seal. I've never seen any previous mentions of the overhead clips or U-spacers so will definitely keep those in mind too.
Interesting and practical, as always. I very much enjoy your content - thank you. My question is, I have seen where people put the blueskin directly on the wood at the bottom of the window, and then seal the sides of the window directly to the wood sheeting on the outside of the house. Then apply the tyvec and tape overtop of the window flange, layering and taping as you describe. I believe the thought is that if water gets behind the tyvec, wrapping it into the house and sealing the window over top of the tyvec could still allow moisture in past the window. This way any moisture behind the tyvec would still have to get past the sealed window to get into the house. I wonder if you have considered that, and any thoughts on it.
Loved the video! Since I saw some of the insulations in the stud cavities, Can we see some videos of demo the drywall, replace insulation and hang drywall? Also if one is just tearing off the drywall for insulation replacement, Is it better to just cut the wall to cavity size and patch it or tear down the whole wall and put a new drywall?
Pull the inside window trim off. My guess is that the original builder did not use insulation on the rough opening, or if they did, it is inadequate. Install some spray foam insulation (available in hardware or big box stores like Lowes or Home Depot). It's easy to use, but be careful: It is very sticky when wet and can easily make a mess. Let it cure (say, 24 hrs) and replace the window trim. You can shape or trim the foam excess with a utility knife.
This is really good. Enough of mudslinging - instead give us some reno tips like this and related to new eco / passive building and energy code requirements... we're in a new age, like it or not.. Happy New Year!
I should have seen your change of focus coming, but didn't. Doesn't matter to me, your content is always worth watching! Not to brag, really, but watching you feels like watching myself and the challenges I still encounter and the new ways of doing things even as I move thru my 70's. Several months ago, just like your demonstrated, I installed windows (triple pane) in a major addition and reno in northern Sask . Inside, glued the VB to the rough framing and then spray foamed the gaps. Standing next to windows in -35, no drafts; such a satisfying feeling! Best wishes for 2025. GK
I like the “bikini” idea. Sealing those lower corners has always been a mystery to me. Questions: Would this work to seal bottom corners of a shower? Is there a reason you wouldn’t “skin” the window bottom frame first, then put on the bikinis, then the sides? This is a serious question from a non carpenter with window replacements needed on a summer camp this summer.
you should have shimmed the window up so the flange pressed into the caulking, tyvek tape is not an approved secondary flashing, it should be strait flash since you are using dupont house wrap. same with the flashing around the r.o. strait flash corner to corner on sil, 12 in cut off of flex wrap at each corner, 6 inches onto sil overlapping strait flash, 6 inches onto the jam. then strait flash at the jams, flex top corners, strait flash header.
Love the videos, good luck in your new endeavors! Any reason you removed all the drywall towards the end of the video? Some of it looked like it was not stained or anything
The only thing i didnt like was your header flashing. I always use self adhesive flashing directly over flange to sheathing then wrb sheet over that and another piece of self adhesive flashing.
In Alberta, I've built houses for several different home building companies and it annoys me that all of them have different methods for installing/flashing windows. As far as I'm concerned, it should be experimented and tested, then one universal method selected that should be the standard for ALL windows, no matter what the building company is. Even though Alberta is a lot dryer that Vancouver, it still rains. And if there's a hard wind blowing also, then water can get forced into the strangest places.
Ok a few stupid questions... what kind of tape do you use? Second would you follow these steps in creating a new window i.e. grage. Third how long did that take you? I am asking because I want to put in a small window in my grage to increase air flow....
@vancouver carpenter Ok, don’t ya love when ppl say wear cut LvL gloves if don’t want hands sliced open when working around pointy and shabby object. My response is: have you ever done remodel type work, or any work where the thickness and awkwardness of having gloves on limit dexterity and “workflow” of hands……b/c it would be more dangerous at times wearing gloves than not wearing them😄 Second, Glad doing something else in trades enjoy, saying that b/c I’m sure if didn’t enjoy carpentry etc….wouldn’t have paused Sheetrock work, lol, although you might have dip a toe in if decide to finish a project now and than😉 Either way, hope you enjoy making the vids and doing the work as much as I enjoy watching your vids; b/c when not doing any of my own remodel projects I at least can enjoy watching someone else’s project, thx Cheers✌🏻
You don’t know anything about construction then 😊. Water will get into the strangest places so you have to plan for that and always give it a way out. The two basic principles of constructing the exterior envelope of a building when it comes to bulk water are: 1) keep water out, and 2) give water a way out when it defeats principle #1.
This is basically a brand new window install and not a replacement. Are you guys forced to take off siding even with window replacements up in Vancouver? Down in the Southeast US replacement code isn't nearly as strict as new construction code.
Don’t worry. I’m not influenced. Not sure where you got the idea that I might be. I’m too old for that. I have a set of the new trucks. No plans for a review though.
No flashing whatsoever is more typical. Paid a developer extra for him to install Pella windows instead of his crappy contractor-grade windows. Within months of moving in, they began leaking around the frame. A Pella rep came out and checked them out. No flashing at all. The incompetent workers just shoved the windows into the frame and nailed them in. And I live in Maryland, a humid, damp place. That was 25 years ago and fortunately we sold the house before it really started to fall apart.
What's wrong with the spout cutter on your caulking gun? Why try to slice your hand open with an utility knife instead of using the safer spout cutter? It's right there on the gun! 😆 (Dulled it too much?)
In principle I agree with you. In practice it would be nearly impossible to slide a peel-and-stick WRB far enough under (or over at the sill) the existing building paper enough for a proper overlap. As much as I dislike Tyvek, the technique shown in the video is both technically sound and cost effective (in my opinion).
What?? Vancouver Carpenter doing carpentry? No way... 😂😂😂 Love the video man!
im short circuiting... does... not... compute
Thanks! I hoped from the first episode I watched that you weren’t going to continue wasting your true ability and knowledge by being a drywall scientist. I’m pleased to see that you’re doing something that I’m also interested in and I always enjoy listening to what you got to say while watching and picking up useful tips that I can use on my personal and usually unique projects here in BF Brooks Alberta. Cheers!!
We/I follow the same process in NY. The U shaped shims are new to me. You have to think like a roofer and flash accordingly. 👍
just don't flash in front of children and you're golden
you know, cause they might ask too many questions ;)
At @09:57 , after the old drywall was removed, there are several black patches in the insulation, which I'm assuming is mold. I hope you do a video on how you fixed those areas and (I'm assuming) how you located and repaired the water sources causing this. Great video BTW.
Legit a video on tracking down and fixing slow leaks where the water gets entombed in a wall would be highly interesting for me as well.
You have taught me so much. I As a skateboarder first before i got into construction work. Its so school to see. Knowledge is power. Thank you so much.
That's why I enjoy being an independent contractor, and have the privilege of choosing my type of service, not being bored daily doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. The money's great, and so is the satisfaction of looking forward to the next challenge.
Nice to see how you do quality work in your carpentry area just like you do with your drywall work. Look forward to any videos you put out. 👍
I actually love vinyl siding. I caught on to using a grinder with a cutting disc for old or cold vinyl years ago, what a game changer
You are an amazing teacher. Quite easy to listen to and very easy to understand. Plus you like to have fun. And what's work without some fun to make it go better. Thank you!
YES! Thank you for this back to carpentry video. I'm age 22 and been full time in construction for 2 years. I've learned so much from you on drywall. You're now where I live more. Ben! I wish you a great 2025. Oh and wear gloves when working near sharp siding.
Nice, I've grown to love reno work (for the most part) and this new content is a fantastic addition. 👍
Thank You for the how to install a window in BC. Just a little different technique than here in the states. Keep up the good work..
Nice installation. One additional thing I like to do is set the window sill on horseshoe shims (with the open side out, of course) in addition to tucking them under the bottom mounting flange as you have shown to encourage free draining at the bottom for any water that finds its way into the assembly. Also gives you a nice little gap to add a bead of sealant from the inside as a back dam, especially if you don’t have a sloped sill at your rough opening and there’s not enough room to add one.
Glad to see that you finally live to your name by doing carpentry... 😂 Great job! I install window in a very similar way. Just one note. All tapes (including the blue Skin) use pressure sensitive adhesive, and need to be rolled (Zip System even print it on their tape). It double the adherence. Thanks for the great video.
I grew up in BC but my construction career has been in Alberta. Our process is similar in some ways, different in others. Usually when I'm installing into an existing home where I need to replace an existing window I have to remove the siding from around the opening rather than cut it back so the exterior finishes will still match other older windows on the home especially if all that was used was regular siding j. The cut method would be awesome if I had to do all the windows on a home, nice way to refresh the exterior without tearing it all off.
I've used blueskin but I've had good success with Novaflash. Seems to stick nice without primer but in the winter a heat gun is essential in the cold
Nice work overall, especially to cut the siding to retrofit a window with nailing flange and deflection clips at header. Would only recommend Sam or slope at sill rough opening and rolling the Blueskin with a roller for even pressure. Thanks for sharing!
The header clips and the horseshoe shims are new to me... My window installs will be different going forward after watching this video.
Your videos are always a treat. Whenever I watch a video of you espcially outside, It remembers me my time when I lived in Vancouver for a brief period - Being from Quebec originally, yes, it is indeed wet ! Thank you for all your knowledge and the time you take to bring us with you, I learned a lot and it helped my tremendously on renovating my small flat. Best of success on your futur carpentry projects !!!
Thank you!!
Bought a 1904 house to reno. When i did the windows which were likely from the 50s, mostly smashed and missing, boarded up for 3 years sitting vacant, the entire window jamb was still perfect with zero waterproofing.
Hey! This is REALLY helpful! Thanks! Now I want to see how you finish the trim.
Great info! That house definitely has an East Van feel to it
Nice change of pace! Love it!
Still waiting for you to skim coat the glass or something…lol
Happy New Year!
Great tutorial on how to properly install a window.
Kudos. Downloading ⬇️TY
Exterior Reno’s shut down right now in Edmonton. -19 C/-28C windchill. could probably work on an igloo though. Years ago, while replacing clutch fans on commercial trucks, I got work gloves with the fingers cut off so that I could save my knuckles on the fins of the radiator. Maybe you could utilize that if you want to while working around that situation with the siding. Can still utilize your fingertips while working.
You just need to work carefully. No sudden movements.
Having spent 8 years doing construction and renos, I felt that when you dropped the caulking tube 😂. That has to be the nicest window install ive ever seen. Ive never seen the clips or those horseshoe things here in ontario. And it seems that noone knows how, and inspectors dont seem to care to inspect, how windows are installed. They usuakky just get slapped in the hole, maybe with a tyvek sill if youre lucky
Great video, wish we saw how you trim the windows. Looking forward to seeing more videos about the house :)
Very timely! I was actually just looking for window install videos to reference and unfortunately many of them (ie Matt Risinger) often show the use of materials or procedures which are not very common up here in Canada. My only suggestions would be to include mention of how the window is shimmed square from the interior and also sealing the rough opening with either backer rode + caulking, or spray foam, to complete the air barrier seal. I've never seen any previous mentions of the overhead clips or U-spacers so will definitely keep those in mind too.
Good stuff, would have liked to see how you trimmed out that window on the exterior
Helpful, informative vid as usual. Looking forward to your topic expansion.
Best wishes for the new year.
Please keep making vids of whatever work you are doing.
Sorry for the weather, it’s the same, here in Seattle. Happy New Year!
Happy new year!
Thank you Ryan!
Nice! Happy to see the carpentry content!
Thankfully, my window install wasn’t too much different than your (much wetter condition) install!
Congrats on changing up ur skill set, we will b along for the ride!
Thanks Ben for the great video.
And, I look forwerd to getting edumacated more better and improved my carpantry skills.
Happy new year Ben. Looks like a fun project. I like remodels.
Good video. Loved seeing the license plate joint. 😂
Great work!! I always love your content.
Good one. Thank you
You should see the trash pile behind my house. Glad this project is almost done.
Happy New Year bro 🎇🎆, thanks for sharing all your knowledge!
Happy New Year! 👍
As always, great explanation for each step. Thank you!
Cool, Happy New Year!
Interesting and practical, as always. I very much enjoy your content - thank you. My question is, I have seen where people put the blueskin directly on the wood at the bottom of the window, and then seal the sides of the window directly to the wood sheeting on the outside of the house. Then apply the tyvec and tape overtop of the window flange, layering and taping as you describe. I believe the thought is that if water gets behind the tyvec, wrapping it into the house and sealing the window over top of the tyvec could still allow moisture in past the window. This way any moisture behind the tyvec would still have to get past the sealed window to get into the house. I wonder if you have considered that, and any thoughts on it.
I see the logic. Our method is to try and avoid the water ever getting to the plywood.
good old Stabila Level unit of measurement!
Thanks for posting this !
Love how the siding guys went right over the electric service riser. Did they cover over the meter too? Thanks for all of your videos.
Very informative, thank you!
Good stuff!
Loved the video! Since I saw some of the insulations in the stud cavities, Can we see some videos of demo the drywall, replace insulation and hang drywall?
Also if one is just tearing off the drywall for insulation replacement, Is it better to just cut the wall to cavity size and patch it or tear down the whole wall and put a new drywall?
It’s best to pull the whole wall off for insulation.
Someone like you definitely did not install the window next to my computer desk. You can feel the breeze going right through lol
Pull the inside window trim off. My guess is that the original builder did not use insulation on the rough opening, or if they did, it is inadequate. Install some spray foam insulation (available in hardware or big box stores like Lowes or Home Depot). It's easy to use, but be careful: It is very sticky when wet and can easily make a mess. Let it cure (say, 24 hrs) and replace the window trim. You can shape or trim the foam excess with a utility knife.
surrey kid here, and we install our windows almost exactly the same
Of course you do. We have to😂
This is really good. Enough of mudslinging - instead give us some reno tips like this and related to new eco / passive building and energy code requirements... we're in a new age, like it or not.. Happy New Year!
Nice new content!
I should have seen your change of focus coming, but didn't. Doesn't matter to me, your content is always worth watching! Not to brag, really, but watching you feels like watching myself and the challenges I still encounter and the new ways of doing things even as I move thru my 70's. Several months ago, just like your demonstrated, I installed windows (triple pane) in a major addition and reno in northern Sask . Inside, glued the VB to the rough framing and then spray foamed the gaps. Standing next to windows in -35, no drafts; such a satisfying feeling! Best wishes for 2025. GK
Thank you :)
I like the “bikini” idea. Sealing those lower corners has always been a mystery to me. Questions: Would this work to seal bottom corners of a shower? Is there a reason you wouldn’t “skin” the window bottom frame first, then put on the bikinis, then the sides? This is a serious question from a non carpenter with window replacements needed on a summer camp this summer.
Love it
you should have shimmed the window up so the flange pressed into the caulking, tyvek tape is not an approved secondary flashing, it should be strait flash since you are using dupont house wrap. same with the flashing around the r.o. strait flash corner to corner on sil, 12 in cut off of flex wrap at each corner, 6 inches onto sil overlapping strait flash, 6 inches onto the jam. then strait flash at the jams, flex top corners, strait flash header.
Good stuff. Why did the Vancouver Carpenter go back to carpentering?
Very nice video
How did you trim the outside?
Would love to see that in a video too!
We haven’t done it yet. We’re focusing on the inside until spring.
Love the videos, good luck in your new endeavors!
Any reason you removed all the drywall towards the end of the video? Some of it looked like it was not stained or anything
We needed access for re-framing.
@vancouvercarpenter Love the videos over the past few years. Keep up the great work and only good things for you in 2025!
The only thing i didnt like was your header flashing. I always use self adhesive flashing directly over flange to sheathing then wrb sheet over that and another piece of self adhesive flashing.
Is there options for flashing (not blue skin) thst doesn't require a spray primer?
Liquid applied like Huber, Polyguard or Prosoco or tape like Zip from Huber.
Carpentry! No drywall stuff. Santa did listen
So are you gonna do a collab with Jenna Phipps, show her a few tips and tricks she can use for her house out in west van?
Wasn’t planning on it. Never heard of her until just now.
@@vancouvercarpenter She's got a pretty big project on her hands, that's for sure.
@@vancouvercarpenter a how to drywall collab with them would be cool, they seem like nice people
You put a tape above wet silicone at 7: 33? how and WHY?
dont think it was mentioned, for those curious, the framing under the window should be sloped outward a tiny bit so standing water drains out.
It should be but it never is.
In Alberta, I've built houses for several different home building companies and it annoys me that all of them have different methods for installing/flashing windows. As far as I'm concerned, it should be experimented and tested, then one universal method selected that should be the standard for ALL windows, no matter what the building company is. Even though Alberta is a lot dryer that Vancouver, it still rains. And if there's a hard wind blowing also, then water can get forced into the strangest places.
Ok a few stupid questions... what kind of tape do you use?
Second would you follow these steps in creating a new window i.e. grage.
Third how long did that take you?
I am asking because I want to put in a small window in my grage to increase air flow....
I would do the same steps.
Are the "shims" you used actually 1/8" tile spacers?
Yes
How do I remove the old window?
How did you trim the outside of the window after it was installed?
Haven’t done that yet. We are focusing on the inside now that it’s all sealed up.
@vancouver carpenter Ok, don’t ya love when ppl say wear cut LvL gloves if don’t want hands sliced open when working around pointy and shabby object. My response is: have you ever done remodel type work, or any work where the thickness and awkwardness of having gloves on limit dexterity and “workflow” of hands……b/c it would be more dangerous at times wearing gloves than not wearing them😄
Second, Glad doing something else in trades enjoy, saying that b/c I’m sure if didn’t enjoy carpentry etc….wouldn’t have paused Sheetrock work, lol, although you might have dip a toe in if decide to finish a project now and than😉
Either way, hope you enjoy making the vids and doing the work as much as I enjoy watching your vids; b/c when not doing any of my own remodel projects I at least can enjoy watching someone else’s project, thx
Cheers✌🏻
I will be doing the drywall phase. It's just nice to be doing some of the work before and after as well.
@ can understand that. Like how you also pay attention to the details when doing your work, that’s awesome and shows in work and that you care👍🏻
carpentry on my drywall feed?!?? GAD ZUKES :)
oh actual windows.. thought you were setting up a pc outside or something xD
Nice ,but here in Québec, Montréal i Never See Windows with this flange around, look easy like that, sorry fort my english
Thats common on box store windows, you can usually order them that way
Be careful with mold. As I’m sure you’re aware, it’s something you don’t want to mess with.
What water is getting in? That seems dumb.
You don’t know anything about construction then 😊. Water will get into the strangest places so you have to plan for that and always give it a way out. The two basic principles of constructing the exterior envelope of a building when it comes to bulk water are: 1) keep water out, and 2) give water a way out when it defeats principle #1.
This is basically a brand new window install and not a replacement. Are you guys forced to take off siding even with window replacements up in Vancouver? Down in the Southeast US replacement code isn't nearly as strict as new construction code.
What do you think of the new grind kings. Don't be influenced by Joas negativity in life.
Don’t worry. I’m not influenced. Not sure where you got the idea that I might be. I’m too old for that. I have a set of the new trucks. No plans for a review though.
You don't need to review them. Put out some footage riding them.
🙏👏👍💪
Why not just replacement windows? We're the existing windows metal super old.
No flashing whatsoever is more typical. Paid a developer extra for him to install Pella windows instead of his crappy contractor-grade windows. Within months of moving in, they began leaking around the frame. A Pella rep came out and checked them out. No flashing at all. The incompetent workers just shoved the windows into the frame and nailed them in. And I live in Maryland, a humid, damp place. That was 25 years ago and fortunately we sold the house before it really started to fall apart.
Brutal. What a waste of a good window. We will be flashing above the window and above the trim.
@ They didn’t use Tyvek either. One day I drove by and they were putting vinyl siding on bare plywood. The builder said I didn’t ask for it.
What's wrong with the spout cutter on your caulking gun? Why try to slice your hand open with an utility knife instead of using the safer spout cutter? It's right there on the gun! 😆 (Dulled it too much?)
If a person is at risk of cutting themselves opening a caulking tube with a knife then the trades might not be a wise choice for them.
Haters gonna hate, right?
Why not just use a peel and stick all the way around seems like it would be easier than trying to bond tyvek in a non mfg approved way.
In principle I agree with you. In practice it would be nearly impossible to slide a peel-and-stick WRB far enough under (or over at the sill) the existing building paper enough for a proper overlap. As much as I dislike Tyvek, the technique shown in the video is both technically sound and cost effective (in my opinion).
Man, the average window guy would have sent the new windows in with spray foam. Rot?! That sounds like a homeowner problem.
I imagined the code would require more Zip tape and rain screen than none.
Rain screen is if the whole wall is open.
$5 Million dollar property in Vancouver
😂 not quite but it's still a LOT!
Quitter
Something horrible in the comments
😂
Something horrible
;)
Why not just use a peel and stick all the way around seems like it would be easier than trying to bond tyvek in a non mfg approved way.
That stuff isn’t cheap or quick. Doing an entire house that way would not be practical or necessary