Installation method
OwnerEarl M. Smithinventor
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Abstract
Needless repairs can be avoided, and energy savings can be achieved, through installation of windows using methods that incorporate the use of extruded water-resistant foam, bonding tape covering the flanges and fasteners or windows and building wrap covering the bonding tape. This system becomes part of the window, system to improve strength, air and moisture penetration Also eliminating the building wrap bonding tape at the head prevents trapping moisture behind build bonding tape. This system eliminates all voids around the window and frame and becomes part of the structure of the window, etc.
Claims9
A method for installing a window in a building comprising:
- a. providing in a wall with a rough opening of a first shape and a first predetermined size, said first shape and a first predetermined size defined by a rough opening frame;
- b. providing a window having a perimeter of a second predetermined shape and of a second predetermined size, said second predetermined shape and second predetermined size of said window defined a window frame, wherein said second predetermined shape and said second predetermined size are selected so that the window substantially fills the rough opening leaving a gap in the range of ½ inch to ¾ inch surrounding the window frame on all sides between the window frame and the rough opening frame;
- c. attaching the window frame to the rough opening using a plurality of rust-proof fasteners while maintaining said gap between the window frame and the rough opening frame;
- d. installing a bonding tape so that it extends over each of the plurality of rust proof fasteners and a portion of the wall at least one inch wide surrounding the rust proof fasteners.
- e. installing a building wrap over the wall so that the building wrap extends over the window bonding tape;
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- f. filling the gap with a sprayed extruded water-resistant foam, wherein said sprayed extruded water-resistant foam is adapted to assist in supporting the window in the rough opening and prevent air and moisture migration in or out of the building.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.