Green Options » door installation http://greenoptions.com/tag/door-installation Posts tagged 'door installation' Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:58:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en How to Install Windows and Doors Properly http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/02/16/how-to-install-windows-and-doors-properly/ http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/02/16/how-to-install-windows-and-doors-properly/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:58:15 +0000 Dawn Killough http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/02/16/how-to-install-windows-and-doors-properly/ The American Architectural Manufacturer’s Association recently published a 317-page report on the correct way to install windows and doors.  Luckily for our readers, I am not going to reproduce the report here!  Here are a few highlights of the most critical mistakes:

1. Never block weep holes in windows and doors, as these allow water to drain properly.  Pay particular attention to this when caulking.

2. Don’t block breather holes on dual-sash units.  These holes are necessary for air circulation.

3. Use sealants that allow for movement, contraction, and expansion.  Watch the recommended temperatures for installing sealant, as provided by the manufacturer.

 

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