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ENERGY STAR DIRECTIVE 7 COMPLIANT INSTALLATION METHODS
standF (ES+) BEST PRACTICES
Complete Installation Document covering proper opening preparation and proper installation achieving successfull, long lasting weather management solutions.

ToolF (ES-I) TOOLS - HARDWARE
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Specialty Window Tools
- Screws, Anchors and Clips

Rem1 (ES-IIIa) WINDOW REMOVAL 1
- Guidelines
- Frame-In or Frame-Out?
- Removing Wood Sash
- Removing Metal Sash

LeadF (ES-IIIc) LEAD-SAFE INSTALL
- Proper Lead Testing and Notice
- Containment and Disposal
- EPA Rules(www.EPA.gov/lead)
- Equipment and Supplies

FlashF (ES-V) PROPER FLASHING
- Vapor Barriers
- Sill Pans
- Drip Caps
- Method A and Method B

SealF (ES-VII) CAULKS AND SEALANTS
- Adhesive
- Expandable
- SPF Foams
- Proper Gunning
MeasF (ES+) PROPER MEASUREMENT
- Width First, then Height
- Bow and Crown
- Level and Planar
- Plumb and Square

PartsF (ES-II) WINDOW STYLES AND PARTS
- Window Anatomy
- Window Hardware
- Window Types and Styles
- Window Operating Types

Rem2 (ES-IIIb) WINDOW REMOVAL 2
- Taking the Old Frame Out
- Removing Steel Windows
- Removing Aluminum Windows
- Concrete/Masonry Tearout

DispF (ES-IV) OLD WINDOW DISPOSAL
- Recycle
- Glass Recycle
- Bagging Debris
- Municipal Waste

Shim2 (ES-VI) PROPER SHIMMING
- Tapered Shims
- Stackable Shims
- Inflatable Shims
- Integral Shims and Buttefly Shims

VarF (ES-VIII) APPLICATION VARIATIONS
- Wood Window- Frame In and FrameOut
- Aluminum Window - Frame In and Frame Out
- Steel Window - Frame In and Frame Out
- Install Variations

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