Dear Preppers and Survivalists,
Before we begin, I added some commentary and a few pictures to "Small Building Construction, Part Five."
Plus, I would like to apologize. I had the wrong date and time for this article.
Remember when I talked about headers, sills, and cripples, nows the time to talk about installing windows.
Four Holes Drilled Through the Siding |
First, I drill four holes through the siding. (If you want to save some time, you only need to drill two holes)
Connecting the Holes with a Reciprocating Saw |
Of course, my lines weren't very straight, but this is the rough cut that creates an opening for the window.
Opening for the Window as the scrap siding falls away |
You will notice, in the picture to the left, this messed up the tyvek house wrap around the rough opening. : - (
So,
Repair to the Tyvek House Wrap |
You will notice that the pieces overlap. so any water that gets behind the siding will always flow between the house wrap and the siding.
1/2 inch Bead of 100% Silicon Caulk Top and Sides Only |
Two 'Big' Windows and Pop Door Opening |
Lastly, I finished each window by placing caulk at the very top of the windows to prevent water from getting through the little groves in the siding.
Needless to say, I used the same techniques for all six windows.
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