Best Installation 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
Proper Tools and Hardware
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Specialty Window Tools
- Screws, Anchors and Clip
Window Parts and Styles
- Window Anatomy
- Window Hardware
- Window Types and Styles
- Window Operating Types
Window Removal Part One
- Guidelines
- Frame-In or Frame-Out
- Removing Wood Sash
- Removing Metal Sash
Window Removal Part Two
- Take the Old Frame Out
- Removing Steel Windows
- Removing Aluminum Windows
- Concrete/Masonry Tear out
Proper Shimming Installation
- Tapered Shims
- Stack-able Shims
- Inflatable Shims
- Integral Shims and Butterfly Shims
Jamb Liner Installation
- F-Channel
- Jamb, Head and Sill Liners
- Fasteners
- Coordinating Trim
Lead-Safe Installation
- Proper Lead Testing and Notice
- Containment and Disposal
- EPA Rules
- Equipment and Supplies
Window and Door Disposal
- Recycle
- Glass Recycle
- Bagging Debris
- Municipal Waste
Insulate Sash Pockets Frame
- Cure Drafts in Box Frame Install
- Insulate Sash Pockets
- Insulate Behind Jambs
- Insulate Sill and Headers
Water Management
- Divert, Drain and Dry
- Reconnecting the 5 Climate Barriers
- Impel Rods
- Barrier and Drainage Installation
Condensation Information
Condensation, which can appear as a light coating of water or frost, forms on any surface when the temperature of that surface is less than its dew point temperature.
Proper Egress and Safety
- Proper Size for Escape
- Tempered Glazing Rules
- Storm Safe
- Sill Height
Sound and Noise Control
- Asymmetric Glazing
- Decibels and Comfort
- Isolating the Frame
- Double Windows
Application Variations
- Wood Windows Frame in and Out
- Aluminum Window Frame in and Out
- Steel Windows Frame in and Out
- Install Variations
Frame-In vs. Frame-Out
- How To Choose
- Proper Sealing for Each
- Measuring for Each
- Structural Considerations
New Construction Applications
- Remodeling
- Flashing (Method A and B)
- Sill Pans
- Vapor Barrier
Proper Flashing Installation
- Vapor Barriers
- Sill Pans
- Drip Caps
- Method A and Method B
Casement and Awning Windows
- Frame-In
- Frame-Out
- Tilt-Turn
- Outside-In Installation
Outside-In Box Frame
- Install Without Head Expander
- Dealing with Exterior Stop
- Sealing Inside and Outside
- Preserving Inside Trim
Bay, Bow and Garden
- Proper Measure
- Determine Overhang
- Sill Support
- Roof Construction
Single/Double Hung Box Frame
- Blind Stop
- Pocket Install
- Remove, Prepare, Install
- Wrapping the Opening
Steel Window Replacement
- Removing Frame from Masonry
- Leaving Old Frame In
- Jumping Frame
- Trim and Sealing Considerations
Box Frame Sliding Windows
- Box Frame
- Frame-Out or Frame-In
- Fin/Flange/Flush
- With and Without Head Expander
Finned Window Replacement
- 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 Block
- Wood and Block Installation
- Tilt/Slide and Fold/Slide Doors
Curved and Angled Windows
- Circle Tops
- Picture Windows
- Trapezoids
- Exterior Sealing
Coastal Window Replacement
- Proper Removal
- Wood Surround/Mounting
- Dealing with the Gap
- Rebuild Opening
Coastal Buck Installation
- CMU Opening
- Masonry Wall
- Impact Glazing
- Wind Loads and Codes
Aluminum Windows
- Pry Out Old Frame
- Leaving Old Frame In
- Interior Sill
- Level Sill
Patio and Entry Doors
- Wood Buck
- Nailing Fin
- Brick Mold
- Proper Sill Preparation
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
Masonry Installation
- Masonry/Brick Veneer
- Wood Buck Surround
- Fin, Flange, Flush
- Install in Stucco
Frame Fin Mount and J-Channel
- Proper Flashing
- Proper Overlapping Flashing
- Foam Board Sheathing
- Integral J-Channel Install
Jump Frame Installation
- Stucco Frontal Flange
- Safe Removal of Old Window
- Proper Drip Cap
- Proper Perimeter Sealing
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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