week 18 unitec carpentry 10 - 12 august 2011

week 18. aluminium doors and windows arrive this week, earlier than scheduled. we scramble to prepare openings so that we can fix them temporarily in their respective openings to secure against theft. estimated value of aluminium window and door joinery is $20,000 per house. later on, we will check the heads are at the right level before fastening screws.

range slider about to be taken off the truck. huge and heavy,  panels are removed to reduce weight but still team lift is required

instructions from joey on setting out of window, showing position of head flashing and tolerances to ensure window is located in the correct position with packing pieces before fixing

building wrap is cut, folded back andstapled to sides of opening. then aluband flexible flashing tape is fixed to sill and across the head per manufacturer's specifications

photograph shows window fitted into position; note aluband flashing at head and cavity battens