Hello,

Wanted to share the current window installation work and hopefully get feedback on it. Specifically, is this how it is commonly done?

This post has been edited by winchaser: Mar 13 2012, 09:49 AM


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normally the frame screw does not screw direct to the brick..it is tied to aluminum strip that screw to the brick, but i do not know for your case, what type window do you order.

Bro you should plaster the wall 1st before you could install the window frame.Or ask the supplier install m/s bracket for you to nail on the brick wall.

Anyone has a picture of this mounting bracket / metal / aluminum strip?

Usually it have to be install before plastering. The window installer will wrap the frame with tapes too.

for normal/not high-end profile, they will install the outer frame b4 plastering, save on sub-frame mar..
but the installer should use cement to secure fix the alum outer frame, the screw/ steel bracket just act act as temporary support, n they shouldn't simply drill here n there

This is how to install frame after plastering while i still looking for the ms bracket photo ....Maybe you can ask your window supplier to give you few?that bracket is about 20mm by 200mm and thick is just about 1 or 2mm only.Hope this can help you

Wow! This is super useful. Thanks. (Beginning to think I'm being short-changed here. )

This post has been edited by winchaser: Mar 13 2012, 02:00 PM

Wow, this one is very high end windows. What is the sqft price? 10mm tempered

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This one happen because is cement brick. When plaster it will be better.

For my window installer, he will pre made a bracket with some aluminum strip outside the frame, and he will pre wrap all the frame except the bracket / strip. When install they just level it and mount the aluminum strip. Wet work contractor will come and plaster it.

This post has been edited by weikee: Mar 13 2012, 02:56 PM

Ya suppose TS frame should be install like that cos the wall haven't plaster yet but since he already brought the frame so recommend way is plaster 1st then only screw like the drawing show as brick will break very ez when drilling end up later whole aluminium frame also got holes lol....just make sure when plaster dont too thick only scare too thick plaster the frame wont fit into.

That is the problem with cement brick.

either direct wall plug fixing or with metal strip fixing, the purpose is just to secure the frame in position. Cement Grouting is the main works that holding the window frame and prevent water seepage thru brickwall. the hole in the brickwall will be patched back with plastering. make sure the contractor seal back all the hole in the alum outer frame.

sample of the plate or the aluminium that hold the frame


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Thank you very much. Look at how much better that installation is.