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INSTALLATION:
Windows and doors are synergistic components to a home’s exterior. They affect so many parts of the house from exterior siding to interior moldings and trim. That's why homeowners and most do-it-yourselfers aren't rushing out and tackling window replacements for a weekend project. Hiring a certified professional is the best way to ensure products get installed correctly and perform properly. Plus, many warranties can be invalid if the products are not installed properly.
BIG PICTURE:
When installing new windows, you’ll want to consider these points. What are the climatic conditions in my area? How do building codes or architectural controls impact my decision? How will the windows integrate with my vinyl/stucco/masonry or wood exterior? Are brickmolds required? The objective to achieve a seamless fit with the building envelope - the window becomes one with the wall. It may sound very Zen-like but it’s a purely practical approach to installing windows that perform properly.
GET IT PLUMB:
This seems like such a simple rule, but a slight 'out-of-center' install can impair the operation of your window. This is especially true on operating windows like casements, awnings, single-hungs and double-hungs. Professional installers ensure they start with a level rough opening in all instances and this opening, and the placement of the window therein, remains square at all times.
BE FLASHY:
Flashing must be placed throughout the window opening in all areas. The purpose of this flashing is to divert water away from the window. For example, a driving rain penetrates the side of a house. In the case of stucco siding, this water will start to drain from the top of the wall to the bottom. Flashing helps this rain move around the window and continue on to the bottom of the wall. Without properly installed flashing, the water may penetrate where the window meets the wall and eventually enter the home.
KEEP IT CLEAN:
Window performance can be undermined greatly if ventilation passageways are blocked or impaired after installation. Drainage holes help a window shed moisture that can build up in cavities. Occasionally, these drainage holes get blocked or covered up. For example, your window team may install your windows very well but your stucco trade may inadvertently cover-up these important drainage holes. Ensure your contractor and trades respect your window's need to drain unwanted moisture.
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