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Glossary

Replacing Windows & Doors

It's easy, particularly replacing wood frame windows. Click here for a quick step-by-step guide
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Introduction:
Common Window Terms.

Measuring:
Existing Wood, Aluminium and Steel Window.

Preparingfor Installation:
Tools and materials required.

Removing Existing Window:
Wood, Aluminium and Steel Windows, including frame removal.

Preparing the Opening
Using the existing frame or using the rough opening.

Installation into existing Wood Frame:
Slider, hung, casement, awning and picture windows.

Installation into existing Metal Frame:
Slider, hung, casement, awning and picture windows.

Installation with Frame Removed:
Slider, hung, casement, awning and picture windows, concrete masonary.

Flush Fin:
Installation with frame removed; with existing metal frame.

Accessories:
Snap ins, drywall returns, sill angle, trim, nail fin adapter, retrofit adapter. and materials required.   Note: On receipt of order, we'll contact you regarding accessory requirements.

Finishing:
Interior and Exterior Trim.

Mulled:
Factory / field mulled, installing and components.

Bay/Bow
Preparing opening, installing, sealing and triming. frame or rough opening.

Garden
Preparing the opening, installing, exterior trim out, interior trim out, installing the shelf).

Patio Door:
Preparation and installation.

Geometric:
Preparation and installation, sealing and trimming.

Operation and Maintenance

 


New Construction

 

Introduction:
Terminology; Common Window Styles

Preparation:
Transporting Windows; Tools; Materials; Shims; Verifying Measurements

General Installation:
Preparing the opening; Installing; Sealing & Trimming; Single Hung Sash Removal & Replacement.

Installation Detail Drawings:
Stud Wall with: Brick Veneer, Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Vinly Siding and Wood Trim, Wood Siding;
Casement Stud Wall with Brick Veneer; Concrete Block;
Concrete Masonry with: Brick Veneer, Stucco;
Garden Window 2x4 with: Brick Veneer, Stucco, Vinyl Siding;
Bay & Bow with Vinyl Siding.

Options &Accessories
Channels & Returns; Installing the Screen.

Mulled Windows:
Preparation. installing, Sealing & Trimming, Components.

Bay & Bow:
Preparation, Installation, Sealing & Trimming.

Garden Window:
Preparation, Installation, Interior Trim Kit, Sealing & Trimming, Installing the Shelf.

Geometric Window:
Preparation, Installation, Sealing & Trimming.

Patio Door:
Preparation, for concrete masonry, Installing the Door Frame, Installing Panel to Frame, Adjusting the Lock, Sealing & Trimming, Installing the Screen, Patio Door Operation & Maintenance.

 


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