How to Replace a Door With a Window | This Old House

From the creator

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper way to install a new window into an old, and oversized, doorway opening. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Tools List for How to Replace a Door With a Window: - circular saw - table saw - cordless framing nailer - utility knife - level - pry bar - caulk gun - drill/driver - stapler Shopping List for How to Replace a Door With a Window: - 2x6s, used to frame the old door opening to accept the new window - 1/2-inch moisture-resistant plywood - 4-inch-wide self-adhesive flashing - tarpaper (builder's paper) - adhesive caulk - 3 1/2-inch nails - 1 1/2-inch roofing nails - 1 1/4-inch drywall screws - minimal-expanding foam - 5/16-inch staples - fiberglass insulation - vapor barrier - drywall - window casing" - 1 1/2-inch and 2 1/2-inch finishing nails - siding - 2-inch siding nails About This Old House TV: This Old House is the No. 1 multimedia home enthusiast brand, offering trusted information and expert advice through award-winning television, a highly regarded magazine, and an information-driven website. This Old House and Ask This Old House are produced by This Old House Ventures, LLC and are presented on PBS by WETA Washington, DC. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instag

Published 2014-09-11 · Watch on YouTube ↗
Availability and playback restrictions are controlled by the original channel.