DOORS AND WINDOWS INSTALLATION

DOORS
Outline of Discussion
 Introduction
 Design
 Delivery, Handling, Storage
 Preparatory Works
 Installation
 Protection
 Punchlist
Design
 Types of Doors

− Timber − Lead Light and Stained Glass

− Aluminum − UPVC/Vinyl
− Steel − Mirrored
− Fiberglass − Hollow Core
− Glass
 Ironmongery
 Door Handle, Latch and Lock
 Hinges
 Door Closer
Design
 Standardization
 Main Entrance (900-950-1000)
 Bedroom (800-850-900)
 Bathroom (700-750)
 Kitchen (850-900)

 Structural Support
 Lintel
Delivery

- Checking of TYPE, FINISH, and

DIMENSIONS
- Physical Inspection
- Directly deliver to place of
Installation
- Early delivery is unnecessary
Handling

- Make use of Polyethylene Sheets

- Transported in covered vehicles
- Unloaded in good weather condition
Storage
- Sheltered
- Well Ventilated
- Clear from Debris
- Kept dry at all times
- Ironmongery material should be prevented to
have contact with water
Preparatory Work
 Set out reference line in relation to wall alignment
Preparatory Work
 Check the wall opening provided
Preparatory Work
 Check condition of flooring
Preparatory Work
 Treat surface of sub-frame
Protection
 Protection after fabrication
 Protection throughout construction process
 Protection after completion of door installation
Protection : After Fabrication
 Must observe proper packaging
Protection : During Construction
 Use of metal sheet or bracing for door frame
Protection : During Construction
 Varnish surface with PVC tape, polyethylene sheet, etc.
 Protection : During Construction
 Door panel should be covered with either bubble pack, cardboard, canvas sheet,
polyethylene sheet, etc.
Protection : During Construction
 Ironmongery should be properly covered
 Protection : After Door Installation

 Area should be well ventilated

 Free from direct contact with water or
chemical
 Protected from direct sunlight
Installation
Installation of Door
 Installing Door Frame (Timber Doors)
 Installing Door Panel and Ironmongery (hinges, door knobs, lockset)
 Installing Moulding

Final Inspection
 Punchlists for final inspection of timber door
Installing Door Frame
(Timber Door)
Sub-Frame
 Verification
 Proper Alignment (datum line and bubble level pegs)
 Temporary frame (timber wedges to obtain required
horizontal and vertical alignment, gap between wall
and frame)
 Fasten the frame in position (galvanized straps and
timber bracing for squareness)
Grouting the gap between wall frame and door
frame
(timber strips)
Installing Door Frame
(Timber Door)
Main Frame
Verification (measure dimension of opening before
fabrication)
 Fabrication and delivery (number coding, openings
should be pre-cut in the factory to minimize site
cutting and deliver it where it should be installed to
avoid confusion and errors)
Applying bonding agent over sub-frame and main
frame (for bottom edges of the frame it is
recommended that silicon is applied for better water
resistance)
 Installing main frame onto sub-frame (timber wedges
for securing main frame, check if it is properly aligned
vertically and horizontally, door panel template for
squareness and size for faster checking)
Securing the main frame onto sub-frame (using nail
gun)
Installing Door Panel and
Ironmongery (hinges, door knobs,
lockset)
Verification of door panel (as per approved in shop
drawing, dimension against door opening, check
visually for any surface damage)
 Install door panel (opening for hinges should be pre-
cut in factory prior to delivery, verify alignment and
under-cut dimensions before fastening hinges, ensure
consistent gap not more than 5mm between door
panel and frame)
Install Lockset (ensure the correct lockset type, test the
door)
Installing Moulding
Check and ensure correct type of moulding (check
blemishes and cracks, remove unwanted materials and
stains, damaged mouldings should not be used)
Apply bonding agent (as per recommendation of
manufacturer, ensure wall finishes and frame are
concealed before installing moulding)
Install the moulding (check joints 45-45 and flatness,
patch up the nail holes and sander it down after curing
of the wood)
FINAL INSPECTION / PUNCHLISTS
Punchlists for final inspection of timber door

Consistent and Neat joints

No visible gaps between door frame and wall
 Consistent gap door between door panel and frame
(gap should not be more than 5mm)
Alignment/ level with wall
Door frame and panel to flush
Door and frame corners maintained at the right angles
 No stain marks and any visible damages
 No sags and warps on door panel
 Door joints and nail holes filled up, properly sanded
down and with good paint finish
 Clean and evenly sealed
 Ease in opening and closing (no squeaky sound during
the swing)
 No signs of corrosions
 No missing or defective accessories
 Lockset with good fit and no stains
WINDOWS INSTALLATION
 Introduction
 Types
 Installation
 Checklist
 Common Problems
 Best Practices
 A window is an opening in
a wall, door, roof or vehicle that allows
the passage of light and, if not closed or
sealed, air and sound.
Window Materials
 Wood
 Vinyl
 Aluminum
 Other materials
Types of Windows
 eyebrow window  clerestory windows
 fixed windows  Skylights
 single-hung and double-hung sash  roof windows
windows
 roof lanterns
 horizontal sliding sash windows
 bay windows
 casement windows
 oriel windows
 awning windows
 thermal, or Diocletian windows
 hopper windows
 picture windows
 tilt and slide windows (often door-
sized)  emergency exit windows
 tilt and turn windows  stained glass windows
 transom windows  French windows
 sidelight windows  Double and triple paned windows.
 jalousie or louvered windows
Installation
 Preparing a Rough Opening
 From inside the house, drive nails
 Cut through the siding and the sheathing
with a power saw
 Place the window into the opening
 Line the opening
 Put two small spacers at the bottom of the
opening, about 1/2 inch in from the sides.
Check for level, and add shims if needed.
 Mounting a Window
 From outside the house, rest the bottom of the window on
the spacers, and then slowly push the top into the opening.
 Check that the window is level, make any necessary
adjustments to the shims
 Insert shims along the side, adjust them as needed until the
window is plumb.
 Check to make sure the window is operational
 Apply flashing and sealant (outside and inside) according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Finishing a Window
 Affix the trim on the outside, and caulk the space between
the window and the siding, according to the manufacturer’s
directions.
 On the inside, check the window for level and add shims
around the sides until the window is snug in the opening.
 Add insulation between the jambs and the trimmer studs,
cut the shims so they are flush with the wall, and then affix
the interior trim.
Checklist
 Joints of window frame and wall should be neat, no
gap and consistent
 When closed, window and frame should have no gap
and should be aligned
 No dents, scratches, cracks and other visible damages
on window and frame
 Lock, knob/handle, latch, hinges and screws should
be well-fitted and have no rust, scratches and other
visible damages; no loose gasket
 Open every window in the house to their maximum
capacity and then close again. There should be no
squeaking sound and window panel should slide along
the track smoothly when opening and closing. Ensure
handle is easily turned and locked.
 Ensure no sign of rain water leakage, do check your
house after a heavy rain to ensure no sign of rain
water leakage
Common Problems
Common Problems
 Drafty windows (Leaks)
 Poor Serviceability
 Insulated Glass Failure
 Poor Component tolerances
 Bowing or bending sash members
 Damaged Window Screen
 Decay in framing below and above a recessed window sill
Common Problems
Drafty Windows (Leaks)
Common Problems
Poor Serviceability
Common Problems
Insulated Glass Failure
Common Problems
Poor Component Tolerances
Common Problems
Bowing or Bending Sash Members
Common Problems
Damage Window Screen
Common Problems
Decay in framing below and above a recessed window sill
Best Practices
Best Practice
 The installation procedures and materials may have to conform to the
following:
 Window and door manufacturer’s installation instructions
 Architect’s design
 Instructions of manufacturer’s of water restive barrier and flexible flashings
 Requirement of a quality control agency
Best Practice
 Prototype installation
Person involved
the architect,
the window or door installer (subcontractor),
a technical representative of the window and door manufacturer,
the project superintendent ,and
the quality control agency
Best Practice
 Water Penetration Resistance Test (ASTM E 1105/ASTM E 547/ASTM E 311)
Best Practice
 Building Regulation
 Suitability of Aperture
 Service in the Aperture
 Design for weather performances
 Lintels
 Brickwork Removal
 Bow, Oriel and Dormer Windows
Best Practice
 Bay Windows
 Roof Windows
 Coupled / Combination frames
 Opening type and direction
 Frame Drainage
 Glazing
Best Practice
 Measurement
 In-check reveal (reverse brick detail or rebate opening)
 Manufacturing sizes
 Open cavities
 Box sash windows
Best Practice
 Glazing
 Scratched glass
 Finishing off and making good
 Sealing
 Final Inspection
 Maintenance
References
 http://www.windows-are-us.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/CE-GGF-
Installation-Guide.pdf
 http://www.intres.com/inpage/pub/window_design_guide.pdf
 http://www.buildings.com/news/industry-news/articleid/15028/title/five-
common-window-problems-and-solutions.aspx
 http://chicagowindowexpert.com/2011/03/27/leaks-and-problems-with-
vinyl-windows/