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Windows

Right Windows for the Perfect Wall

A cost-effective, alternative installation for a house with exterior insulation.
Fitting New Windows in a Crooked Old House

"Dudley boxes" are robust window bucks that ease window installation, flashing, and integration with insulation in walls sheathed with exterior rigid foam.
Everything You Need to Know About Windows

A collection of Fine Homebuilding's best articles about window choices, window installation methods, window trim, and more.
Open Out-of-Reach Windows

A DIY extension handle works well for window cranks that can't be operated from the ground.
How to Choose the Right Replacement Windows

Learn what details and conditions to look for in an existing home to see if an insert replacement window makes more sense than removing and replacing the entire original window.
Shop Class: How to Install Nail-Fin Windows in 5 Common Wall Types

Builder Jake Bruton demonstrates trusted window-flashing details for walls with the following water-resistive barriers: Zip System sheathing, exterior rigid-foam insulation, housewrap, peel-and-stick membrane, and fluid-applied WRB.
Part 1: Prepare a Rough Opening for a Nail-Fin Window Over Zip System Sheathing

Use a piece of bevel siding and some carefully fitted pieces of Zip System tape to flash the sheathing to the framing.
Part 2: Install a Nail-Fin Window in a Wall With Zip System Sheathing

Run a bead of sealant around the sides and top of the rough opening before setting, squaring up, and fastening the window to the framing.
Part 3: Flash a Nail-Fin Window in a Wall With Zip System Sheathing

Wrap the sides and head of the installed window with Zip System tape, but leave the bottom flange of the window untaped for drainage.
Part 4: Air-Seal and Insulate a Nail-Fin Window in a Wall With Zip System Sheathing

Spray foam and high-quality sealant bridge all of the gaps between the framing, shims, and window for a durable and energy-efficient installation.