The PERFECT window flashing PREP

[@kevindowner766]

Damn dude that's the best window prep I've ever seen.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Appreciate it and thanks for watching!

[@jerrydawg4434]

You need to get out more.

[@carbb5760]

Probably massive overkill but doing that little bit extra is so satisfying. Nice job

[@ryananderson2346]

I appreciate the enthusiasm and conviction in how you talk, keep up the videos brother

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

You got it

[@Gumshoe88]

the mass window installers would have already put in 6 units by that time-you are a true credit to your profession, love watching your clips!!

[@gaylehiner9511]

People sure have fallen into the trap of window installation leaks and traps. All of this is wromg, wrong, wrong. STOP REIVENTING THE WHEEL!!! Whe installing
windows, use the same step flashing steps as you would roofing a house. Start by installing 30# felt from the bottomof your osb(leave over hang by 1/4 in)run it over the whole and up the wall stopping under the start of your soffit. Tjen install your window. Run another layer starting at the bottom of the window(4in below window) runnimg it over the window and up the wall stopping under the start of the eve. Cut out the paper around the window. Foam the inside. You will for sure never have it leak, you have step flashed the window the cheapest way possible and never will it leak . You also housed wraped the house. Tapes fail in 5 years.

[@MrItalianfighter1]

Quality over quantity 👌

[@robottrainer]

excellent detail with pitch! thank you.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@justinmathias2495]

Love the content ,super awesome attention to detail, Great work ethic, Y'all go above and beyond, what most people don't understand is doing this quality of work requires y'all to charge a price that is in par with this level of quality, it's hard to compete with builders that slap a house up with no attention to detail and homeowners wonder why they're having problems within the first year of ownership keep up the Good work guys

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Much appreciated! Ya man, there’s a few out of town contractors in my area that come in slap a home up, and like you said…tons of problems within a year. & Guess who’s not coming back to fix or resolve those issues!? 🤔 you hire me, you get me! Not just subs

[@shawnr771]

Nice work.
I used to work for a stucco and plaster company we used something similar on window openings.
We applied it all the way to the inside of the window frame.
Ours was rolled on with a fibered membrane tape.
Windows, doors, and all other wall penetrations should be waterproofed.
It will definately save money down the road.
No telling how many brand new windows were defective from the manufacturers.
We repaired a lot of stuff that was not done right

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Exactly!

[@luke9822]

Every window flashing video is about new construction. It would be great if someone did one on a remodel with stucco removal, tying into the existing paper.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Unfortunately I can’t, I don’t live in a stucco region. 😬

[@luke9822]

@@w.k.d.constructionllc Ah, gotcha. It's almost every house here in Southern California.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

@@luke9822 yup, very rare to find it here in Tennessee.

[@MrItalianfighter1]

I liquid flash the entire frame and 4 inches over the sheathing. It's probably overkill, but I always overkill what I do.😂😂😂 Good job sir.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Nothing wrong with overkill! 💪🏼

[@thegreatshitstain]

I wish I could find a custom builder to work for that prides themselves on quality like this over pure profit. I know they're out there, but they're far and few between in my part of Florida

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Appreciate the kind words. Just love what I get to do.

[@bigrob8833]

The problem is there is a lot of builders out there with pride it's just people don't want to pay for it

[@thegreatshitstain]

@@bigrob8833 very true

[@freedombro6502]

Good contractors are not cheap

[@jonathansage2147]

Great install. Nice to see an alternative to cutting cripples at 5°. Damn people picked on you for that. I'll be using ThermalBuck on my house due to exterior insulation, which comes with a 5° pitch out of the box, so all my framed ROs are level.
I've spec'ed with my builder to liquid flash all the ROs. Others I've seen do this install liquid flash the entire RO top to bottom. What you're doing here seems like a reasonable tradeoff on cost vs performance.
Well done!

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Thanks for watching !

[@arnelljames7777]

love your work

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Thank you!

[@mikeslife5941]

Man, every video is helping me with my future projects

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Awesome, thanks for watching

[@dylanstevens5714]

I wish I knew what this guy was talking about in most of these videos! Impressive skill and experience here

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Thanks for watching

[@Christophershame]

Modern building is so rehtardedd

[@HBSuccess]

A piece of beveled siding tacked to the undersill and sloped to exterior is another good way to get the pitch.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Yesss!

[@jmcnutt730]

Good honest mans work right there coach

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

🤙🏻 love me some work!

[@cc8722]

Good craftsmanship an architect would appreciate.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Thanks for watching!

[@RNG_Anarchist]

I still prefer the stretch tape

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

It works great too!

[@kenlee8176]

Not all
House builders build like you man. The framing and vapor barrier is nice. Should stop by texas and show them how it’s done.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

😆 thanks for watching

[@zefrum3]

Updates or improvements to industry practice take some time to ‘download’ ;-)

[@stephenmerritt5750]

Positive pitch on the window sill can be done by cutting the cripples at a 5° angle. Save all that planing and cutting.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Yes, but this can be done if someone didn’t pre-plan. I cut 3degree on 2x6 wall. Gives 1/4” pitch

[@omaxman1]

Here is an idea: while framing cut your criples at 5 degree slope

[@Michael65429]

First off, that puts the sill on an angle and the window needs to sit on a flat surface. If you do that you have to put a 5° bevel on the sill plates, which means you have to use a 2x6 sill plate to compensate for the angle. Think about it...

[@army-ruler]

"got it coach " 😁😁😁

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

🤙🏻

[@lgzz4885]

Perfectly level 😳 Who’s framing!?
I’ve only spotted perfectly level framing a few times on my life 😅

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Oh, it’s on point! 💪🏼

[@quijahn8369]

It’s the window from shoot house in MWII. Please tell me I’m not the only one seeing this.

[@c.m.6358]

Dang I wish the builders used this on my home

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

🤙🏻 this is my standard practice on all my new homes

[@KeepHammering117]

Quality done here. Just wish that they all did it this way.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Thanks for watching

[@Mikerosoft73]

Another method I follow when framing the rough opening for windows is Matt Risinger’s method where he cuts the studs below the sill at 5 degree so it pitches the entire sill plate out. Then use shims on top of the sill to ensure the window sits on a level surface. I then mask off the sheathing before wet flashing the rough opening.
Thanks for the tip on prepping ziip tape before applying wet flashing over it. Is it possible to prime ziip liquid flash before applying zip tape over it? The low energy surface makes it difficult to bond to.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

I like Matt Risingers stuff too! Man, I don’t know if I’ve ever really tried to tape over liquid flash but I would probably think it would be good to prime it. It tends to hold dust and dirt anyhow

[@Mikerosoft73]

@@w.k.d.constructionllc I’m using a mixture of shower systems in my bathroom remodel. Schluter shower pan and drain and goboard on the walls. Schluter’s kerdi membrane is a non woven polypropylene fabric and wicks water, so to make the shower pan bomber, I’m planning to apply a liquid waterproof membrane over it, like Mapei aquadefense, but after applying the liquid waterproof let on a test spot where I apply goboard sealant on the fasteners, the waterproof membrane has poor adhesion once cured.
I am trying the priming method in your video by wiping down the low energy surfaces with lacquer thinner and I am waiting for the liquid waterproof membrane to cure. I’ll report back!

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

@@Mikerosoft73 I’ve never had issues with Kerdi pans or fabric wicking. I do like the Schluter system products tho. No harm in going above and beyond if you feel
The need to. Hopefully the lacquer thinner works. The all set is really sticky too, if ur using their mud. It bonds hella good to the Kerdi fix caulking.

[@jonathansage2147]

​@w.k.d.constructionllc Zip Tape should never be applied over Zip Liquid Flash. There's a one page guidance sheet on it from Huber. It also includes the guidance on how to apply liquid flash over tape.

[@cranberriesdoodle1450]

What make was that cordless hand planer? Awesome job!

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

M18 Milwaukee

[@alharrison1038]

You decided to do all that work after, rather than installing the sill with a pitch in the first place?

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Exactly, this took 5 minutes vs taking 5 minutes to frame it. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@danbeeson9564]

I’ve never heard of lacquer thinner being called a primer. I’m sure it cleans the surface but I don’t know how that makes it a primer. Does it take the gloss off the tape allowing the liquid flash to stick better?

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Exactly! That’s what it does.

[@RandyLott]

Is it a good idea to put zip on the rough opening? I mean, you kind of have to consider this before framing!

[@zebulonjohn1]

I don't see this as being better than metal flashing.

[@lokigames5091]

That zip system is a beautiful product

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Yessss

[@uponthemesa]

Luv it. What about the shims?

[@calpurensoisduche]

Overkill

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Never

[@gucho1051]

Any reason to use the liquid flash over the zip-system stretch tape or is it just a preference thing?

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

I like the liquid flash better, seems like it’s more durable, but They both work great.

[@jamesguiberteau6607]

"I use lacquer thinner instead of primer" 😂 just when I thought he was doing it all to specs he cuts a corner anyway

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Lacquer thinner is a primer there eagle eye. They don’t have a specific zip tape primer they sell.

[@jonathansage2147]

​@@w.k.d.constructionllcthe spec guidance recommends acetone actually, but I suspect what you've done here accomplishes similar results.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

@@jonathansage2147 yes, it’s a little hotter than acetone. It takes the sheen off of the tape and allows liquid flash to adhere

[@laynepipe5760]

Yo...the best option is to frame the window sill at 5° in the first place. Or Sawzall the sides and shim and renail...I see some one bust out a track saw and run it over rough frame....they're fired. 2 min job that takes an hr your way...at $60-80 an hr you prolly charge we can call that "milkin it" in union terms. Just keepin it real. Since you already using the zip system on this house then we call it piss poor planning. Those types of things will kill a small company QUICK

[@amituofo.]

People just jam two sims under the window sill and it tilts out for water run off and not sure can trust liquid flash

[@joeblow5958]

Just tell your framers to set the sill plate at an outward sloping angle. Cutting the filler studs below it at a 5 degree angle is pretty simple.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

I know, this is just another way

[@Michael65429]

If you do that you have to use a wider board for the sill plates and rip them on a 5° bevel both sides...waste of time and lumber.

[@hulkhuggett]

Please tell me you take the time to do that to EVERY window!

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Yesssss! Every window

[@TT-ik3kd]

I prefer to tape over the liquid flash then prime the tape and liquid flash it again

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

😳

[@jonathansage2147]

I realize this is a joke, but in case anyone takes you seriously, applying tape over liquid flash is against Huber's spec.

[@wD-io9nd]

Why not do it when framing ? Would be so much easier to cut the bottom piece at an angle, you wouldnt need 3 tool to do it, also it's easy on the ground, have fun on the second and third story.
And you can do the liquid flashing after from the inside

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

That is an option

[@mimismit8416]

Nich schlecht 😊

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

🤙🏻

[@reaganrosenthal3923]

what’s liquid flash? Like a water proofing sealant?

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Yes, it’s a fluid applied type of flashing for really hard or irregular situations. Awesome stuff!

[@Austinthorpe]

You could just have your framer cut the jack studs at a pitch

[@kdub11]

I stopped using the liquid flash cause my guys would waterproof everything but the RO. Lol

[@jz1579]

How come ya didnt want to tape the window opening instead of using the liquid 😊

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

I feel the liquid flash is a little more hardy and seals up the end grain better than the tape. When installing the windows the tape can get torn or damaged, the liquid dries like rubber. It can take some abuse

[@decordova.]

Dud just made their floor a slipping hazard.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

🤔

[@esparka]

Hack Window Installers must surely *HATE* you. They do not follow your quality prep for the windows they hang, now, do they…. *“Got it Coach!”*

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Haha, it’s a waste of their time apparently! Thanks boss!

[@bigrob8833]

I freaking love it man
Got it coach. Please tell me you don't have any Tshirt with that saying on it. Or I'll be up sh$t creek

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Oh I do!! Hats, stickers & shirts. Check out my home page there is a store tab on it. 🤙🏻

[@llshan1]

Do you like the liquid flash over their tape for windows?

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

I do. I feel it seals the wood better and is a little more durable. I use stretch tape sometimes as well, if I don’t want to wait on the liquid to dry

[@cbdoil4082]

Let’s make something simple
, complicated.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

🙄 it took 5 minutes. Wasn’t complicated at all

[@NcG59]

No shot that took 5 minutes

[@cbdoil4082]

@@NcG59 I have installed a hundred windows on the ocean and never had one leak. I’m not sure of the point to this.

[@4MartindelCampo]

Wow

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

🤙🏻

[@joey.g]

What is the green stuff is that a tyvek or are those like panels

[@_E_G_G_S_]

Zipwall panels

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

It is a 4x8 sheathing with an liquid air/water barrier that has been impregnated onto the exterior.

[@_E_G_G_S_]

@@w.k.d.constructionllc I'm about to frame a house with it for the first time.

[@christopherroth7239]

​@@w.k.d.constructionllcthe top nail flange should always be behind the WRB. How is that done with this system?

[@timothymoske307]

I want to know if my window leaks so i can fix it

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

By the time you figure it out, It will be too late by then!

[@craigtoth9730]

Different window

[@kanefowler7267]

How many damn things do we have to do to put in a windows caulk the flange screw it in and use tape done and the tape is honestly over kill

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

I like overkill. We do as many things as I feel is appropriate for the best possible installation. Not just for. Ow but in 20/30
Years

[@alrey889]

I use shims

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

That works too

[@makeitwork73]

Ill stick with tape its been working so far

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

This is another option, zip stretch tape is a wonderful option as well

[@teraxiel]

Honestly if you have to shave your sills to have proper slope then your framer needs to be fired. This should take one email and should never be a problem again.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

This is simply another option. It didn’t take just a few minutes per window.

[@justincole3101]

I would love to use you, but you cause X3 times the amount. So I use every other method for third the cost and end up with the same result. I do like that you pitch.

[@BoBoBigDually307]

I have installed 100s of windows in the last 20 years. Never had a single one leak. And that was with flashing tape. If water is coming in. Or damaging anything. That means you don't know how to install a window

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Have you taken out the first window you ever installed to see? NOPE, you haven’t…man this literally takes a few minutes. It’s cheap insurance. If ur scared to do extra work that’s okay, I’ll keep on keepin’ on! 😆 I know how to install windows, I too have installed hundreds of windows & some that cost more than your house. Try again there chief.

[@andrewmiller9207]

Bit overkill

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Nothing wrong with overkill

[@jesselyons8309]

There is waaaaaay better easier and faster ways to pitch a window 🤦‍♂️

[@cameronmcdaniel8362]

Just build your sill 3/8 out of level

[@alchemie798]

Where are the nail heads into the cripples?

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

They are there, or screw heads.

[@alchemie798]

​@@w.k.d.constructionllcThanks. Now I see them set deep after I zoomed in. Great job.

[@oscarjr2679]

This is absolutely not needed 😂

[@codyledford7592]

Just completely unnecessary

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

To whom🤔

[@lucebruno644]

Liquid flash is garbage and will not stand the test of time. Expansion contraction and heaving will destroy the seal between sheeting and frame. It will die out like many other "inovative industry changing" products. Houses built in the 70s and 80s suffered a ton from the "new age" of contruction. Why do humans feel the need to change what has been proven to work for thousands of years. Yeah lets experiment with clients money. If it aint broke...GFSF

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

🙄

[@jesselyons8309]

The dumbest and most time consuming way to achieve this. Disappointing content.

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

Don’t be a pen is

[@michaelschwartz3666]

No one does this ( few exceptions) because of the time and additional materials. Homeowners aren’t forking over the additional $$$!!!

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

This is standard install for all my custom homes

[@tonyyglesias7784]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
.
I stop my widow sill rot with CONCRETE BLOCK (CMU) and CONCRETE SILL

[@randallbyrd6664]

Psh nothing to keep that trash from cracking.... stick to gutters.

[@johnnystixx28]

Overkill

[@w.k.d.constructionllc]

🙄