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    Window Installation Field Checklist

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    This document provides a field checklist for window installation specialists seeking certification approval from Fort Collins Utilities' Home Efficiency Program. The checklist outlines skills and standards that must be met in areas like window energy efficiency ratings, installation methods, air sealing, flashing, insulation, and communicating wall insulation needs. Contractors must demonstrate these skills to a field mentor, who will initially and sign off on certification once all items are acceptably completed without needing assistance.

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    This document provides a field checklist for window installation specialists seeking certification approval from Fort Collins Utilities' Home Efficiency Program. The checklist outlines skills and standards that must be met in areas like window energy efficiency ratings, installation methods, air sealing, flashing, insulation, and communicating wall insulation needs. Contractors must demonstrate these skills to a field mentor, who will initially and sign off on certification once all items are acceptably completed without needing assistance.

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    Fort Collins Utilities’ Home Efficiency Program

    Field Checklist for Certification Approval: Window Installation Specialist

    Contractor Name Company Name

    Date Initials* Skill


    Window U-Value and SHGC

    Windows meet ENERGY STAR standards for northern climate:


    ° U-factor of < 0.31 with any SHGC, or
    ° U-factor of 0.31 with SHGC of > 0.34, or
    ° U-factor of 0.32 with SHGC of > 0.39

    Verify that the old windows meet the existing conditions criteria. Verified by mentor during mentoring, for
    future Q/C will be verified by auditor. (Reference Chapter 15 and 16 AAMA Installation Master’s Guide)
    Windows meet AAMA design standards for water and air infiltration (Reference Chapter 15 of the AAMA
    Installation Master’s Guide)
    Full-Frame Installation

    Installation to be done in compliance with manufacturer’s warranty standards. MUST show field mentor
    the standards from window manufacturer for credit on this item.

    Must insulate and air seal the window to the opening with either
    1) low-expansive foam or
    2) backer-rod plus caulk
    Must flash the exterior of the window, meeting AAMA Chapter 15 standards, with at least 3 ½ ” flashing
    tape
    Must insulate weight pockets: You can use one of two products:
    Cellulose or Foam
    “Insert” Installation

    Must insulate and air seal between old window frame and the surrounding structural framing. (See
    Program Installation Standards document for details).

    Must insulate and air seal the new window to the old window frame with either
    1) low-expansive foam or
    2) backer-rod plus caulk
    If masonry wall: best practice is to install metal or wood buck using threaded masonry fasteners to allow
    for Full Frame Installations instead of Block-Frame installations. This is to be done unless the buck
    prevents egress compliance
    Wall Insulation

    Confirm walls are insulated.

    When wall needs insulation, communicate with the homeowner, insulation contractor and/or auditor about
    having wall insulation installed prior to completion of window installation.
    *Initials indicate the Mentor is verifying that the item has been acceptably done WITHOUT the contractor needing help from the Mentor.

    Final Certification- Mentor Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ________________

    Document Revised May 19, 2010

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