Browse Forums Windows & Doors Re: Question about packers between window reveal and house f 8Jun 03, 2011 4:07 pm Ed- yes, I realised that straight away too... it would be a massive pain to correct now though. Would you recommend I get it rectified or take a risk and leave it as is? Could a packed head be potentially problematic or not really? Thanks. Moxy- thanks for the advice... I just might have to do that. Re: Question about packers between window reveal and house f 9Jun 03, 2011 8:29 pm inverell Ed- yes, I realised that straight away too... it would be a massive pain to correct now though. Would you recommend I get it rectified or take a risk and leave it as is? Could a packed head be potentially problematic or not really? Thanks. Moxy- thanks for the advice... I just might have to do that. The standard is not to pack the head, in order to allow for settlement in the frame and construction. I would put the builder on notice that any movement in the warranty period will require rectification. After that it should not be a problem. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 Re: Question about packers between window reveal and house f 10Jun 05, 2011 6:24 pm Just came across this http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Builders_Contractors/Publications/Technical%20booklet.pdf (see page 16 onwards) and it reminded me of three things, one of them being this thread. The other thing is what I always thought a weird practice - window frames literally hanging on a few nails and far away from house frames. The third thing - after seeing how windows (and doors) are installed, I was wondering how can a thin window frame, sitting upright and far from any lateral support, hold and support the weight (and the added pulling weight/load) of heavy window coverings, eg. horizontal timber blinds, vertical blinds, double rollers and such. My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... This is 100% true. You can not hang anything on steel frames. very frustrating 8 5340 Its the flashing and is normal. Some builders cover them up others just leave them handing. You can cover it up with an aluminium bracket or ask the builder. 7 11207 1 14469 |