Windows tie weather protection to comfort and daylight. Openings are measured, units are set square and level, and flashing integrates with the weather barrier so water sheds and drafts stay out. Interior casing and exterior trim finish the look.

Overview

• Scope: measuring and ordering, removal and disposal, opening repairs, pan/head flashing and WRB integration, new-construction flanged windows, full-frame replacements, insert retrofits, insulation, and interior/exterior trim.
• Goals: square, level, plumb installs that operate smoothly, shed water correctly, seal against air, and meet energy and safety requirements.
• Settings: single windows, grouped units, bay/bow windows, egress bedrooms, kitchens, baths, and stairwells.

What This Service Includes

• Assessment & measure: confirm rough opening sizes, wall depth, jamb extensions, operation type, and code needs (tempered, egress, fall protection).
• Removal: sash-only, insert, or full-frame tear-out; spot repairs to framing and sills; lead-safe methods in pre-1978 homes.
• Weatherproofing: sloped sill or metal pan with end dams, flexible corner patches, nail-fin sealing, head flashing/drip cap, and shingled WRB laps.
• Setting & fastening: shims at hinge and lock points, fasteners per manufacturer pattern, reveals verified, and smooth operation checked.
• Air & thermal seal: low-expansion foam in the shim gap, backer rod and sealant at exterior joints, interior air seal behind casing.
• Finishing: interior jamb extensions and casing; exterior trim or aluminum capping; screens, stops, and hardware adjusted.

Types & Options

• Operations: casement, awning, double/single-hung, slider, picture/fixed, tilt-turn, bay/bow, and garden windows.
• Frames: fiberglass, clad wood, vinyl, aluminum, and composite—selected for climate, exposure, and maintenance.
• Glazing: double/triple-pane, low‑E coatings tuned for SHGC/U‑factor targets, argon/krypton fill, laminated (sound/safety), and obscure/textured glass for privacy.
• Accessories: integrated blinds, limit stops, egress hardware, trickle vents (where used), and color/finish options.

Flashing & Envelope Details

• Continuous, sloped sill support; pan flashing or metal sill with end dams to direct water out.
• Nail fins sealed to WRB; sides taped shingle-style; head flashing over the fin and under the WRB.
• Back dams or interior air seals to prevent inward water migration; compatible sealants selected by substrate.
• Integration with siding/stucco: cutback and patch with Z‑flashing and proper clearances at trim.

Performance & Code

• Energy targets: U‑factor and SHGC by climate zone; NFRC ratings used for selection.
• Safety glass where required: near doors, in baths, stair landings, and large panes near walking surfaces.
• Egress sizing for bedrooms: clear opening dimensions, sill height limits, and operation checked.
• Fall protection (window opening control devices) where low sill heights apply.

Sequencing & Coordination

• Scheduled for dry weather; openings dried-in the same day.
• Aligned with siding/stucco crews for trim, capping, and patching; interior casing coordinated with painters.
• Blinds, shades, and alarm sensors planned after final casing and reveals are set.

Quality Markers

• Even reveals, smooth locks and cranks, and sashes that stay put without rattle.
• Square/level/plumb confirmed; weep paths unobstructed; no daylight at seals.
• Exterior sealant joints sized and tooled cleanly; interior casing tight and consistent.

Safety & Compliance

• Fall protection for upper floors; ladder and scaffold safety observed.
• Lead-safe practices for pre‑1978 paint disturbance; HEPA cleanup.
• Manufacturer instructions followed for warranty eligibility; permits and inspections where required.

Care & Maintenance

• Keep weep holes clear; wash tracks and lubricate moving parts per manufacturer guidance.
• Inspect exterior sealant and trim seasonally; touch up or recaulk as needed.
• Clean glass with non‑abrasive products; avoid film‑forming cleaners on low‑E surfaces.