Window Installation
-
Integrating Windows to Ensure Building Performance
A detail for wrapping the sill into a wall assembly’s four control layers
-
Tracking Down a Stubborn Leak
After spending $26,000 on stucco repairs, a frustrated homeowner still finds water problems
-
My Windows Were Installed Incorrectly. Now What?
Should the windows be removed and reinstalled?
-
Flatrock Passive: Foam Sheathing and Window Details
The key to door and window installation is maintaining an effective air barrier
-
An Alternative to Wood Window Bucks
On walls with exterior insulation or a rainscreen, these reinforced EPS bucks may outperform wood or plywood bucks
-
Installing Windows In a Foam-Sheathed Wall
Advice on fastening and flashing details for both innie windows and outie windows
-
Save Energy With Storm Windows
A look at the latest products and how to install them
-
How NOT to Install Windows in a New Home
Doing things in the wrong order can cost more and lead to moisture problems
-
Extending Window Openings for a Deep Energy Retrofit
For weather-tight window installations, we prefabricated the window surrounds and used advanced European tapes
-
Window Installation Tips for a Deep Energy Retrofit
Use ‘Dudley boxes’ for a hassle-free way to install new windows in walls that are being retrofitted with exterior rigid foam
