Group 5.6 Commercial Window and Door Installation, Part 2: Installation Preparation

Question 1

Variables that should be assessed prior to commercial fenestration installations include:

Answer 1

Preliminary site inspections

Question 2

For commercial installations, it is more important to

conduct preliminary inspections at what point in the construction process

Answer 2

Before starting the job.

Question 3

Among other factors, preliminary inspections involve assessing several variables. These include:

Answer 3

• Types of Buildings and Components
• Condition of the Structure
• Type of Water Resistive Barrier
• Health and Safety Issues

Question 4

Types of Buildings and Components might include:

Answer 4

• Masonry or Concrete Block
• Pre-cast Concrete
• Wood Frame
• Steel Stud

Question 5

Before replacing old windows or doors,

installers should check for evidence of damage _______ and ______ as indicated by stains, mold or mildew.

Answer 5

Condensation and water leakage.

Question 6

A third consideration in a preliminary inspection is the type of water resistive barrier system (WRB).
Two different WRB systems are commonly used to
form the water shedding system of the building
envelope:

Answer 6

Membrane/Drainage and

Surface Barrier Systems.

Question 7

Membrane/Drainage systems include a water-shedding membrane _____ the exterior cladding.

Below
Behind
Over
Covering.

Answer 7

Behind

Question 8

Surface barrier systems are _(more/less) common in commercial work than on residential projects,

Answer 8

More

Question 9

A surface barrier system is one in
which the _______surface of the wall poses the
sole barrier to intrusion of liquid water.

Bottom
Interior
outermost
porous

Answer 9

Outermost

Question 10

Walls considered to be surface barrier systems are
often solid walls – for example:

(5 listed wall assemblies)

Answer 10

Single width masonry, 
Poured concrete, 
Glass fiber reinforced concrete, 
Concrete block or 
Exterior Insulating Finish Systems

Question 11

Which of these are not considered to be surface barrier systems?
Poured concrete
Fiber cement panel
Glass fiber reinforced concrete, 
Concrete block
Plaster

Answer 11

Fiber cement panel

Plaster

Question 12

Window or door products are integrated into a surface barrier system by means of a:

Mounting flange
sealant joint
Self-adhered flashing
Mechanically attached flashing

Answer 12

Sealant joint

Question 13

The potential hazardous material content of
various installation materials should be investigated
by obtaining and reading their associated:

Installation manual
Specifications
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Answer 13

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Question 14

Which of the below is not generally a concern to address during preliminary inspections include:

code-related specifications.
Access and barrier issues
Sealant compatibility 
material and equipment needs, 
personnel and time requirements,

Answer 14

Sealant compatibility

Question 15

Which of the below is not generally a concern to address during preliminary inspections include:

code-related specifications.
Access and barrier issues
Sealant compatibility 
material and equipment needs, 
personnel and time requirements,

Answer 15

Sealant compatibility

Question 16

The second installation preparation task is to:

Answer 16

take or confirm accurate measurements.

Question 17

to avoid inaccurate spot
measurements, a fenestration opening is measured at ____ locations, horizontally and vertically, to
ensure that the proper dimensions are being used.

Answer 17

three different

Question 18

Both ______of each opening are measured to
check for squareness.

faces
sides
sill and head
diagonals

Answer 18

diagonals

Question 19

A rough opening is square but ______ for will require shimming under the new window on one end to make the new window sill level.

Answer 19

out of level

Question 20

In ensuring that the sill is level an inspector should
adhere to:
AAMA standards
parking restrictions
flypaper
fenestration manufacturer’s requirements.

Answer 20

fenestration manufacturer’s requirements.

Question 21

For the purpose of this content how is each of the following defined?
• Level
• Plumb
• True

Answer 21

means perfectly horizontal
means perfectly vertical
means perfectly flat

Question 22

The amount of additional clearance required to accommodate accessory items is often
called:

Surplus
Tare
Deducts
Excess

Answer 22

Deducts.

Question 23

All measurements should be accurate within accepted

_____ as suggested by window manufacturers.

Answer 23

tolerances 
or deviations (plus or minus) from plumb, level and square

Question 24

The third installation preparation task is to determine the ____ of frame to be installed.

material
style
direction
color

Answer 24

Style

Question 25

Frame styles include the following | 6

Answer 25

* Equal Leg Frame * Unequal Leg Frame * Equal Leg Frame (with Receptor System) * Equal Leg Frame (with Panning Trim) * Extended Flange (Retro Flange)

Question 26

There are two styles of panning typically used in replacement applications:

Answer 26

PreSet | Wrap-Around

Question 27

Preset panning is assembled, trimmed and installed ______ the window is installed. Before After While

Answer 27

Before

Question 28

Preset panning can be advantageous because the installer can apply the ______ ____ prior to installing the new window.

Answer 28

perimeter seal

Question 29

Once the preset panning is assembled, the pre-set panning assembly is placed nto the opening to _____ ___ ____. This helps to establish the amount of trimming necessary.

Answer 29

Check the fit

Question 30

As the trimmed and sealed, pre-set panning is installed into the opening, shims are used to ensure the panning is ___, ___ and ____.

Answer 30

plumb, level and square.

Question 31

To complete the installation of the preset panning, ______ ___ or ___ ______ tape is applied around the perimeter between the panning flange and pressure plate and the building condition. Then, sealant is applied and tooled into the joints.

Answer 31

backer rod | bond breaker tape

Question 32

In openings where mullions must remain, the exterior _________ is applied over the two opposing panning pieces flanking the mullion.

Answer 32

pressure plate

Question 33

To assembly wrap around panning the panning materials are wrapped around the window frame and assembled together _____installation of the entire unit. After during prior to instead of

Answer 33

prior to

Question 34

To install wrap around panning, the supplied gasket is applied into the grooves on the panning where required, then the head panning is placed over the head of the window _____, _____ the jamb pieces and then the sill is placed. First, followed by Before, behind Last, on top of

Answer 34

First, followed by

Question 35

Once the wrap-around panning is assembled over the | window and ready for installation, the following 4 steps are:

Answer 35

Test Fit Trim if needed Seal mechanical joints Install into opening

Question 36

After installation of the wrap-around panning/window assembly and the application of any (pressure plates and mullion covers) backer rod or bond breaker tape is applied as needed around the perimeter, between the ____ _____ and the ______. Glass and the frame Window frame and panning Panning flange and building

Answer 36

Panning flange and building

Question 37

For commercial new construction,___ ___ frame windows are the most common type of window frame used. Aluminum Equal leg Flanged Unequal Leg

Answer 37

Equal Leg.

Question 38

Installation of equal leg frame windows depends on a sealant joint between the window (or receptor) and the ______for shedding water away from the buildin; Sill receptor Panning exterior building surface mullion

Answer 38

exterior building surface

Question 39

``` Equal leg frame windows can be used in buildings that involve: A. Surface barrier systems B. membrane drainage systems C. Either ```

Answer 39

Either

Question 40

Equal leg frame windows can be used ____ a receptor system? Without With Either

Answer 40

Either

Question 41

In a receptor system installation, after the subsill is set, a sealant bead is applied between the ____ and the _________.

Answer 41

End Dam building condition. (Building condition refers to the adjacent, prepared rough opening)

Question 42

Typically, in a receptor system the window frame is not anchored to the receptor or subsill. Why?

Answer 42

This allows the window to float within the opening, allowing for building movement and product expansion.

Question 43

In a receptor system, how is the window frame held in place, since no fasteners are used?

Answer 43

Receptor clips

Question 44

The window is installed into the receptor from the ______ by rotating the head of the window up and pushing it out toward the exterior until it hits the ___ ______and sealant.

Answer 44

inside | Head receptor

Question 45

In quality control inspections It’s recommended that ____________ be left exposed so visual inspections can be performed. Subsills Receptors Wrap-around panning Anchor conditions

Answer 45

anchor conditions

Question 46

Quality control inspections should take place periodically during installation after _______and again after -_______

Answer 46

A small percentage are installed | All the windows and doors are installed

Question 47

A thorough quality control checklist contains a number of items critical to installation. For example, it should include visual checks to be sure that _____ are configured correctly and that _______ and ______clearances are correct:

Answer 47

Openings Materials included and Window

Question 48

The installation quality control checklist should verify that all products have been installed correctly, that they are ____, _____ and ______; and that weep holes are ____ and _____.

Answer 48

Plumb, level and square. | present and clear.

Question 49

Is testing to ensure smooth and safe operation part of a thorough window checklist?

Answer 49

Yes.

Question 50

Once the installation is complete, the installer should | make final adjustments to operational components including ____, ____, ____.____ and to ensure proper operation.

Answer 50

balances, hinges, locking | mechanisms, rollers and screens

Question 51

Quiz Question 1: To avoid inaccuracies when measuring for windows, the dimension of the rough opening should be measured: with a level in three places both horizontally and vertically diagonally and rounded down to the nearest 1/2"

Answer 51

in three places both horizontally and vertically

Question 52

Quiz Question 2: When measuring the rough opening, space for mounting accessories is accommodated by: MSDS Information Cladding Tolerances Deducts

Answer 52

Deducts

Question 53

Quiz Question 3: Generally, _____ frame windows are the most common type used in commercial new construction. Equal leg unequal leg pre-panned flanged

Answer 53

Equal leg

Question 54

Quiz Question 4: The final step when installing a wrap-around panning is: Sealing the perimeter joint Trimming application of pressure plates Setting the prepared window into position

Answer 54

Sealing the perimeter joint

Question 55

Quiz Question 5: Typically, window frames are ____ anchored to the receptor or subsill. Always variously not sealed and

Answer 55

not