Installing the Windows

Installing the Windows
They have delivered the windows - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
They have delivered the windows

We drove over to the new house this morning. They were wrapping up the wiring. And look! The windows and doors were delivered!

He made sure we had all the right windows in the right rooms before he started - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
He made sure we had all the right windows in the right rooms before he started

They window installer checked the plans, then carried each window to where it would be installed.

These directions are on the window. I hope we hired someone who already knows how.

Measuring the flashing - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
Measuring the flashing

This is the first window. It is the one in the master bath. First he pre-cut some flashing by just measuring against the window cut-out.

Installing the windows - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
Installing the windows

He rolled up the pieces of flashing and put them over the window where he could easily reach them.

First he put flashing on the bottom of the opening - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
First he put flashing on the bottom of the opening

He trimmed away some of the green building wrap and put on some of the flashing. It is FortiFlash Waterproof Flashing Membrane, a peel-and-stick flashing.

A bead of sealant all around the window - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
A bead of sealant all around the window

Next the installer put a bead of silicon on the window.

Standing inside, he put the window through the opening, then pulled it into place. - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
Standing inside, he put the window through the opening, then pulled it into place.

He put the window through the opening and pulled it into place.

He carefully leveled the window - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
He carefully leveled the window

He slid a couple of shims in and leveled the window front-to-back and side-to-side.

He put the flashing through the window so that it would be easy to grab as he finished installing from outside - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
He put the flashing through the window so that it would be easy to grab as he finished installing from outside

He put the rest of the flashing through the window and went around outside.

Installing the window - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
Installing the window
Stapling the wrap securely back in place - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
Stapling the wrap securely back in place

He finished applying the flashing and sealed the green wrap back in place.

Screwing the window in - Putting in the Windows - Project Small House
Screwing the window in

Finally, he finished putting in the rest of the screws.

Next: Putting in the Doors >

Below are the window installation instructions:

Window Installation Instructions - Project Small House
Window Installation Instructions – 1
Window Installation Instructions - Project Small House
Window Installation Instructions – 2
Window Installation Instructions - Project Small House
Window Installation Instructions – 3
Window Installation Instructions - Project Small House
Window Installation Instructions