I am in the process of replacing my windows in the property and I have a small dispute with my carpenter.
I am of the opinion that windows should be installed plumb and level regardless of wall conditions, while he wants to install them according to how the wall leans. He believes it won't look nice in the reveal otherwise.
Surely it is important to install them straight regarding function, tensions, etc.
Are there any exceptions to this? I'm a bit puzzled.
What applies?
I am of the opinion that windows should be installed plumb and level regardless of wall conditions, while he wants to install them according to how the wall leans. He believes it won't look nice in the reveal otherwise.
Surely it is important to install them straight regarding function, tensions, etc.
Are there any exceptions to this? I'm a bit puzzled.
What applies?
hello.
when it comes to a door, you should install it as you say.
a fixed window can be installed according to the wall if the wall does not lean too much?
I assume the wall does not lean that much and then you install it according to the wall.
in summary, you always start by making everything straight.
what your carpenter wants here is to make it a bit easier for himself in the next step.
but if the wall doesn’t lean too much, you can install the windows according to the wall.
best regards,
snickar estwing
when it comes to a door, you should install it as you say.
a fixed window can be installed according to the wall if the wall does not lean too much?
I assume the wall does not lean that much and then you install it according to the wall.
in summary, you always start by making everything straight.
what your carpenter wants here is to make it a bit easier for himself in the next step.
but if the wall doesn’t lean too much, you can install the windows according to the wall.
best regards,
snickar estwing
Read the Velux installation instructions for some examples of things to keep in mind. You can easily find them on their website. To make a brief summary, sometimes windows are set at an angle to better follow existing lines on the roof, facade, and other details. Installing horizontally without considering the alignment can make it look "odd".
// Mats
// Mats
I would probably say that it depends a bit on what kind of window it is. For example, if you want to air out and can't "secure" the window in any way, the pane will either open or close by its own weight. And it probably doesn't require much tilt. I managed to install a keddy cassette with extremely little outward tilt, so when I was lighting it, the doors still went up. Not fun to adjust 130 kg 
kind of what I wrote.Setix said:I would probably say that it depends a bit on what kind of window it is. For example, if you want to ventilate and can't "lock" the window in any way, the pane will either open or close due to its own weight. And it probably doesn't need much tilt. I managed to install a keddy insert with very little outward tilt, so when I tried to light it, the doors still went up. Not fun to adjust 130 kg
it must not tilt too much.
it's something you see when assembling.
a side-hung window is more important than an H window!
regards
snickar estwing