Frame the window openings as you’re framing the walls. To find the size of the openings, measure the windows and add 1-1/2-inches to the width and height. This leaves space on all sides of the windows ...

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Q: I am building a home. The contractor just installed my windows and has started to install the vinyl siding. It seems as if any water or air that might get behind the siding will flow inside my home ...