Screens, Hardware and Handoff Checks

The window looks finished the moment the trim is on, yet most of the callbacks installers get come from the last ten minutes, which is why the handoff checks kept at carlsbad window installers pdc 2015 run through locks, screens and sashes one by one. A window replacement in Carlsbad, CA is not complete until each unit has been opened, closed and locked with the owner watching.

Cycling every sash

Each sash is opened and closed several times along its whole travel. A double hung should stay where it is placed without drifting. A casement should close with a firm, even press on the lock. A slider should roll without scraping the track, and a single hung should lift and settle squarely.

Locks and operators

Locks are tested for alignment, since a sash that sits a sixteenth of an inch out will not engage the keeper. Casement cranks are turned through the full arc, and the hinge arms are checked for smooth movement. Hardware screws are snugged, not forced, because overtightening strips the soft material in a vinyl window or composite frame.

Screens and weatherstripping

Screens are fitted and checked for tight corners and a good seat in the track. Weatherstripping is pressed along the full length of the sash to be sure it did not fold during installation. Light held behind the window from the inside shows any gap in the seal along the edge.

Glass, frame and finish inspection

The glass is checked for scratches, haze between panes of an insulated glass unit, and chips at the corners. The frame is wiped clean, and protective film is peeled where the owner is ready. Any scratch in a clad window finish is touched up with the matching paint.

The walkthrough

The installers walk each room with the owner, and show how to lock, open and clean the windows. Warranty paperwork and care notes are left on the counter. Birds and Santa Ana dust find fresh glass quickly, so the owner is also shown how to wash it without scratching. Mild soap, a soft cloth and a squeegee are enough, and the owner is told to leave the tracks free of grit so the sash keeps gliding. Any item on the punch list is written down with a date, so a follow up visit is easy to schedule.