Installation - Window & Doorsets
General: Installer
Finishing Off & Making Good
Drainage paths should be cleared of any debris.
Internal reveals made good in accordance with the agreement between installer and purchaser.
Remove protective tape from the window / doorset on completion of installation.
Sealing
Perimeter joints should be sealed on both the inside and outside. The sealant should:
Adhere to the frame surface
Adhere to the structure
Accommodate joint movement
Withstand exposure to weather.
The British Adhesives & Sealants Association publish a guide to BS ISO 11600:2003 which is the
Standard for classification and requirements for sealants. Also see BS 6093.
Three key performance criteria are identified.......
Movement Capability
Modulus (i.e Low)
Elasticity (i.e High)
Other criteria for window sealant includes.....
flow, loss of volume & mass, adhesive strength etc
Specialist sealant companies may be required for
some applications.
Final Inspection
Should be carried out preferably accompanied by the purchaser / owner, and ensure that the
installation is in accordance with the surveyors / manufacturers instruction.
Make the purchaser / owner aware of how to operate the door / window furniture.
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