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How are doors and windows installed?

April 26, 2017doors installed Windows

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How are doors and windows installed?

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A – A wooden or vinyl buck is built to the desired rough opening size and incorporated into the AMVIC wall as it is being stacked prior to pouring the concrete. Once the concrete cures, doors and windows are installed as usual into this opening.

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A wooden or vinyl buck is built to the desired rough opening size and incorporated into the AMVIC wall as it is being stacked prior to pouring the concrete. Once the concrete cures, doors and windows are installed as usual into this opening.

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A wooden or vinyl buck is built and incorporated into the wall as it is being stacked prior to pouring the concrete. Once the concrete cures, doors and windows are installed as usual.

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A wooden or vinyl frame (or “buck”) is built to the specified size of the window or door rough opening and then inserted into the Quad-Lock wall. The buck is secured into place and concrete is poured around it. Remember the rule for window and door rough openings: “Too big is OK, too small is bad”. Refer to the installation video and product manual for details. • How is electrical and plumbing installed? Most electrical and plumbing is set into chases cut into the foam after the concrete has set. Electrical boxes, supply lines, and drain lines are affixed directly to the concrete after cutting the foam away. Electrical conduit and some plumbing may also be placed within the wall cavity prior to concrete placement. Refer to the installation video and product manual for suggestions. • How is drywall attached? Drywall is fastened to the Plastic Ties within the foam with drywall / gypsum screws. An EPS compatible adhesive may be used in addition. • How are exterior finishes attached? Stucc