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Comments (1)Ani said:"I dont know about insurance though- what do I ask him ?" You ask him for a copy of his insurance. He should have liability, disability and Workman's comp. In NY that's 3 separate policices. Make sure the correct size ducting is installed. It will say in the instructions that came with the unit. If the ductwork runs through an unheated space, it needs to be insulated. The roof vent should have it's own baffle plate integrated into the vent and a wire grating to keep out livestock. A written description of the intended work would be nice. If you're more comfortable with a written, signed contract, ask for one. Is he running the electric or was there a line from a previous installation. Around here(LI,NY) he would need to be a licensed electrician to do the work. The need for a permit would depend on your local requirements. Ron...See More'Guts' of an Install - What Questions to Ask
Comments (1)I'm not a pro - just a homeowner in the middle of having vinyl windows installed. These comments are specifically about "new construction" type windows (with fins) so YMMV. I would suggest using the AAMA 2400 guide as a reference. (google AAMA 2400) This document was the only installation doc referenced by the manufacturer supplying our windows (Milgard) Kind of specific, but I wish I'd asked about the materials used for flashing around the window opening. (I have a recent post about this) The material cost difference between the low grade and higher grade flashing materials should be relatively low for 10 windows. I think this is more about water intrusion, but I suppose that using a the adhesive flashing, effectively taping the fin to the exterior wall, would also minimize air infiltration. I've heard it is best to get windows that are a pretty close fit to the rough opening. One problem that arose for us was that the rough openings were estimated based on the old window sizes, but some were actually larger, leaving us with some 1" + gaps. These can be shimmed/ re-framed but having to do it all over, I would have removed the window trim prior to the order, to see the actual sizes of the rough openings. This may not be feasible in all cases. Also, I've seen many suggestions to use minimally-expanding spray foam between the window frames and studs. For our situation, it was nice to have at least 1/4" clearance to be able to insert a spray tube. Ideally you'd get a chance to review how this looks, prior to the workers replacing the interior window trim. In our case, we had the interior trim removed so we had access to the space. In some cases it may be less expensive to avoid removing the interior trim (but in your case it might be worth doing anyway)...See MoreTechnical questions to ask a contractor/installer?
Comments (2)Go to the dealer who will be providing the windows (eitehr directly to you or to your contractor). Ask them for a factory installation instructions. (don't worry, it's not a book but a short pamphlet). Look it over and become familiar with the recommended installation. Other than the support for the bow being structurally strong enough, the simgle most important factor is the use of window tape, (Vicor or some other brand). This must be installed per instructions, overlapping like roof shingles. In addition, the contractor may use silicone to make sure there are no gaps for water to seep in. A great percentage of window problems that leak water is not the window but how it was installed. If it is new construction or you have all the siding off, absolutely use a house wrap like Tyvek, again following instructions. Lastly, the window must be installed level and plumb then shimmed (top at both sides and at the check rail for DH. The shim should be snug but not forced in. This is critical on DH windows. You want the sashes to slide up and down without being too loose or too tight. Shimming is critidal here. If you see the contractor putting the windows in and just nailing the nailing fins without first checking level and shimming, you will have trouble. This could be especially troublesom if he takes the sashes out to reduct weight and installs the window frames in the same manner by just nailing the fins without leveling, shimming....See MoreWindows installation questions
Comments (17)Ok, didn’t catch it the first time. It’s enough to show that you have wood returns and not sheetrock. Therefore, I still think they should have used jamb extensions to push the new windows further to the exterior. With brick exteriors, it may have necessitated a stop from the existing jamb to the new jamb, however. As WoW said, there’s a drainage plane behind the brick that is designed to allow water that penetrates the brick to escape out the weep holes. I just prefer to minimize it as much as possible. The existing windows can be pulled and reset without any damage to the windows, but whether or not the contractor is willing to do this (terms of the contract) is the question. If they have to add jamb extensions, and it wasn’t in the original contract, be prepared for additional costs. I wouldn’t be too concerned with potential damage to the house. As with any installation that we’re second guessing, there may be factors the contractor had to deal with that we don’t know....See MoreDW H
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