Home Services Overview
Clad Window Installation
Options, costs, tips and FAQs - information you need to get trustworthy Clad Window Installation work
July 2010
When deciding about Clad Window Installation, homeowners need to know: What are the important options? Can I do the Clad Window Installation myself? What issues do I need to watch out for? How much will it cost? How do I make sure that the Clad Window Installation is done right?
Use the costs, expert advice and quality checklist below to ensure satisfaction and success of your Clad Window Installation project.
Clad Window Installation - FAQ and Basic Information
| Is a permit usuarlly required for Clad Window Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Clad Window Installation - particularly if you expect to build out or modify your home's structure or systems (plumbing, electrical, hvac). Verify requirements with your local building department before Clad Window Installation work begins. |
| What should I expect to pay for Clad Window Installation? | Labor costs vary with size of project and level of detail/quality. For typical Clad Window Installation expect to pay between $140.00 to $192.50 per windoow. A minimum fee equivalent to 1.5 - 2 times the base wage rate may apply for small jobs or initial consultation. |
| What are the advantages to hiring a professional to perform Clad Window Installation work? | The appearance, performance and useful life of the clad windows may be compromised by inexperience or poor installation practices. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Clad Window Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Clad Window Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Clad Window Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Clad Window Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Clad Window Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Details That Matter
Use appropriate items from the list below to communicate your expectations for level of detail and quality for Clad Window Installation. Use the list to when having professionals bid for the work. Make sure that this information is included in any written contracts or work orders. Before any Clad Window Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish of ALL finish materials to be used in Clad Window Installation will be approved by owner, before work begins
- A detailed clad window layout - showing material placement and all cuts - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the clad window meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- Installed clad windows will be level to within 1/64 inch in any 2 foot direction
- Vertical edges of clad windows will be plumb to within 1/8 inch in 8 feet
- Each window frame will open and latch closed with light effort
- Each window frame will open from the side indicated in the project plan; each window frame will open and close smoothly with light effort and will not bind, rub or squeak
- Each window frame lockset/latching mechanism will be held immovable by the strikeplate when closed - there will be no "play" of the lockset within the strikeplate
- The clad windows will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- Nail holes will be filled with a suitable putty, leveled and sanded smooth before final finishing, so as to be undetectable through the finished surface
- The clad window and its finish will be free of manufacturing defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Clad Window Installation - Work Steps and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Clad Window Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the clad windows work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Determine if permit is required for Clad Window Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Review and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of clad windows, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order clad windows; verify that model # , grade , finish, size, options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of clad windows; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Store clad windows in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Install clad windows using corrosion resistant wood screws, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Securely attach flashing and vapor barrier around perimeter of clad windows
- Patch holes, gaps and openings left by the Clad Window Installation work; patch must be secure and match shape, texture and color of surrounding surfaces
- Fill holes, cracks, gaps with compatible patching material; finish patch to match surrounding surface shape, texture and color
- Inspect Clad Window Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
