Insulation in Details

In this article, we will talk about window installation in detail, common repetitive mistakes, and possible ideal solutions.

Common mistakes made during installation not only cost extra but also ruin the window’s insulating properties. Correcting these ensures the longevity of your windows and achieves real insulation values. The correct installation detail emerges as a result of the analysis of the wall finish details together with the window installation principles. Unfortunately, on many construction sites, the wall and window are not associated with each other as if they were independent from each other until the assembly stage. At this stage, the window manufacturer’s attempt to find a solution according to the current situation (if he is competent) often results in the best of the worst.

Unfortunately, one of the most common assembly errors is the use of metal blind casing, which is very common in our country. Metal is a very good heat-conducting material, and placing such a material in the window assembly detail unfortunately nullifies the good insulation values that window manufacturers try to achieve with all kinds of R&D studies. The convenience it provides in the completion of productions such as plaster and gypsum on the construction site does not change this fact. Another common problem is that the center of the wall is generally flat. The preferred method of window installation is usually overlapped wall details. Such details are very helpful in terms of healthy and long-lasting insulation.

The use of the right insulation materials during assembly is also of great importance. Careful examination of some technical details such as the life of the material to be used, UV resistance, and permeability coefficients will prevent possible mistakes in the material selection. Some of the insulation tapes, which have been used frequently in recent years, are classified according to these features to be used indoors or outdoors. In some innovative products, the permeability properties show an adaptive behavior according to the humidity of the environment and therefore can be used both indoors and outdoors. Although the product costs are high, the long-term benefits both protect your building and preserve your insulation values for many years.