Following Window Manufacturers Installation Instructions
One in the homebuilders that I was doing work for, needed me to fit about 50 windows, by using an apartment complex they were remodeling. At the time, I rarely read any in the window installation instructions which are placed on every one from the windows that I was installing, at that time.
I knew enough about installing windows and still have been executing it for a long time, when suddenly, I got a lesson in," How to fit windows properly, following manufacturers installation instructions and also the building inspector would definitely be my teacher."
I had installed about 35 Windows, if the building inspector approached me and talked about if I had look at the manufacturers installation instructions. Being the short witted guy that I am, I instantly replied which has a yes. He examined me carefully, like I had said something wrong and he would definitely correct it.
He informed me to follow him to the office. I felt as being a young schoolboy who had previously been in trouble for doing something wrong. I knew much better than to talk to the building inspector, and I followed him to the office.This is how he proceeded to look at the window manufacturers installation instructions for me. I got a moment lesson in how to setup that particular window. We went back outside and inspected a couple from the window, that I had installed.
The great news is, I had installed them properly, with the exception of the few on the screws that I had installed too near the corners from the window flanges. He ok, i'll go on the note, that I would promise him to look at manufacturers installation instructions for my very own protection, in the future.
I haven't broken who promise yet and this also was about ten years ago. I'm sharing this info with you, because, imagine if, I had used an incorrect screws, caulking or flashing paper. This could have set me back a small fortune. Think about this, the next occasion you install any windows.
