Vinylkraft.com

About Us

About Vinyl Kraft Windows and Doors

Vinyl Kraft is a company based out of New Boston, Ohio on the beautiful Ohio River in southern Ohio. Vinyl Kraft is a family company based on strong family values. As a company Vinyl Kraft strive to make the best products and help strengthen our community as well.

Our Vision at Vinyl Kraft is…

To be a leader in the Remodeling Industry in the Midwestern United States, proving the greatest value in vinyl windows and doors
To foster the growth and development of individuals that form a superior team that out-performs our competition.

Our Mission is…

To continually improve our process
To coach each team member to the best they can be
To enhance our partner’s ability to increase cash flow by delivering a quality product in a timely manner
To discover the best service by solving issues quickly and completely
To discover the needs of our customers in order to provide the best solution to help them succeed
To partner with customers with like values to succeed in business

At Vinyl Kraft we value…

Honesty and integrity
Consistency to people, product and customers
Success
Continuous improvement
Team work
Systematic solution rather then blaming people
A safe and enjoyable work environment
Personal development of people

Legacy Series

Legacy increases your home value, is energy savings and an appearance you will enjoy for many years to come.

Trustgard Series

Like the Legacy series the Trustgard series will increase the value of your home. It also offers many more options including color options, triple pane glass and Krypton gas fill just to name a few.

Installation

Hardware

Hand Tools
Power Tools
Specialty Window Tools
Screws, Anchors and Clip

Best Practices

Complete Installation Document covering proper opening preparation and proper installation achieving successful, long lasting weather management solutions.

Proper Measurement

Width First, then Height
Bow and Crown
Level and Planar
Plumb and Square

Window Styles and Parts

Window Anatomy
Window Hardware
Window Types and Styles
Window Operating Types

Window Removal 1

Guidelines
Frame-In or Frame-Out
Removing Wood Sash
Removing Metal Sash

Window Removal 2

Taking the Old Frame Out
Removing Steel Windows
Removing Aluminum Windows
Concrete/Masonry Tear out

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Lead-Safe Install

Proper Lead Testing and Notice
Containment and Disposal
EPA Rules(www.EPA.gov/lead)
Equipment and Supplies

Old Window Disposal

Recycle
Glass Recycle
Bagging Debris
Municipal Waste

Proper Flashing

Vapor Barriers
Sill Pans
Drip Caps
Method A and Method B

Proper Shimming

Tapered Shims
Stack-able Shims
Inflatable Shims
Integral Shims and Butterfly Shims

Caulks and Sealants

Adhesive
Expandable
SPF Foams
Proper Gunning

Application Variations

Wood Window
Frame In and Frame Out
Aluminum Window
Frame In and Frame Out
Steel Window
Frame In and Frame Out
Install Variations

Installation

Single/Double Hung Box Frame

Blind Stop
Pocket Install
Remove, Prepare, Install
Wrapping the Opening

Sliding Windows

Box Frame
Frame-Out or Frame-In
Fin/Flange/Flush
With and Without Head Expander

Casement-Awning Windows

Frame-In
Frame Out
Tilt-Turn
Outside-in Installation

Outside-In Install

Install Without Head Expander
Dealing with Exterior Stop
Sealing Inside and Outside
Preserving Inside Trim

Bay, Bow-Garden Windows

Proper Measure
Determine Overhang
Sill Support
Roof Construction

Frame-In vs. Frame-Out

How To Choose
Proper Sealing for Each
Measuring for Each
Structural Considerations

Installation

Steel Window Replacement

Removing Frame from Masonry
Leaving Old Frame In
Jumping Frame
Trim and Sealing Considerations

New Construction Install

Remodeling
Flashing (Method A and B)
Sill Pans
Vapor Barrier

Fin Replacement With Box Frame

Remove Old Finned Window
Re-Trim with Wider Exterior
Use Box Frame Replacement Window
Pocket Install to Outside Trim

Tilt/Turn Installation

Proper Sizing for Proper Fit
Important Use of Capture Blocks
Wood and Block Installation
Tilt/Slide and Fold and Slide Doors

Installing Curves-Shapes

Circle Tops
Picture Windows
Trapezoids
Exterior Sealing

Coastal Replacement

Proper Removal
Wood Surround/Mounting
Dealing with the Gap
Rebuild Opening

Installation

Combining-Mulling

Snap Mulls
H-Mulls
Structural Mulls
Combinations

Replace Aluminum Window

Pry Out Old Frame
Leaving Old Frame In
Interior Sill
Level Sill

Entry-Patio Door Install

Wood Buck
Nailing Fin
Brick Mould
Proper Sill Preparation

Coastal New Window Install

CMU Opening
Masonry Wall
Impact Glazing
Wind Loads and Codes

Replace Window With Door

Remove Old Window
Prepare New Header
Frame for New Door
Install Door

Curved Opening in Masonry

Kerfed Wood
Flexible PVC Foam Trim
Special Shapes
Trim

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Jump Frame Install

Stucco Frontal Flange
Safe Removal of Old Window
Proper Drip Cap
Proper Perimeter Sealing

Frame Fin Mount & J-Channel

Proper Flashing
Proper Overlapping Flashing
Foam Board Sheathing
Integral J-Channel Install

Insulate Sash Pockets Frame

Cure Drafts in Box Frame Install
Insulate Sash Pockets
Insulate Behind Jambs,
Insulate Sill and Headers

Masonry/Brick

Masonry/Brick Veneer
Wood Buck Surround
Fin, Flange, Flush
Install in Stucco

Fastening

Screws
Clips
Simplex Nails
Best Practices

Basement-Utility Windows

Hopper
Sliding
Specialty
Sealing

Installation

Water Management

Divert, Drain and Dry
Reconnecting the 5 Climate Barriers
Impel Rods
Barrier and Drainage Installation

Sealant Tape Install

Gap Install
Behind Flange/Fin
Retrofit Installation
Sealing

Egress-Safety

Proper Size for Escape
Tempered Glazing Rules
Storm Safe
Sill Height

Jamb Liner Install

F-Channel
Jamb, Head and Sill Liners
Fasteners
Coordinating Trim

Sound Control

Asymmetric Glazing
Decibels and Comfort
Isolating the Frame
Double Windows

Wind-Storm Install

Glazing
Window Loads
Wind Zones
Testing