01 Prepare openings and support conditions
Make the opening fit the product before the product arrives.
- Check opening size, squareness, level, support and fixing zones.
- Repair weak edges and confirm sill slope or water path.
- Verify that waterproofing, facade and interior finish thicknesses align.
Punto de control: Window and door installation should not start until openings are measured and corrected.
Herramientas, equipos y acceso: Laser measure, Level, Masonry repair tools, Opening checklist
02 Install frames, flashings and weather seals
Close the water path at each opening and edge.
- Fix frames with correct packers, anchors and movement allowance.
- Install sill flashings, drip edges, tapes and perimeter sealant.
- Protect exposed joints until facade and interior returns are complete.
Punto de control: Do not cover perimeter joints until fixings, packers, flashing and sealant backing are inspected.
Herramientas, equipos y acceso: Frame setting tools, Sealant gun, Flashing snips, Foam gun, Torque driver
03 Test water path and close interfaces
Confirm the envelope works as a system before finishing returns.
- Check drainage path at sills, thresholds and facade interfaces.
- Inspect moisture bridge risks around plinths and exposed edges.
- Record completed details before interior and exterior finishes hide them.
Punto de control: Interior finishing should wait until envelope interfaces are weather-tight and recorded.
Herramientas, equipos y acceso: Water spray kit, Moisture meter, Inspection mirror, Photo log