Windows and WRB
The choice of windows was one of the most important decisions on this project. Large expanses of glass were used to break up the "box" architecturally while providing lots of natural light and bringing the outdoors in. The windows are Fleetwood thermally improved aluminum windows (Westwood and Kona window wall). One of the few aluminum options left out there that can meet the energy code requirements and have the testing to prove it.
The weather resistive barrier (WRB) is a breathable product called Vaporshield "Reveal Shield". This version is black because we are doing an open rainscreen siding installation. The Vaproshield is folded into the openings and adhered with a liquid flashing to create a full protected opening. Windows are set on metal pans to further protect from water intrusion and allow proper weeping to occur.
The weather resistive barrier (WRB) is a breathable product called Vaporshield "Reveal Shield". This version is black because we are doing an open rainscreen siding installation. The Vaproshield is folded into the openings and adhered with a liquid flashing to create a full protected opening. Windows are set on metal pans to further protect from water intrusion and allow proper weeping to occur.
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| Vaproshield "Reveal Shield". |
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| High fixed windows along South wall. Ready for head flashing. |
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| Window flanges sealed with Dow 758 |
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| Close of up of a window wrap mock up. |
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| Installing the Vaproshield |
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| Entry porch window looking through dining area towards kitchen |
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| High South Windows. Steel angle is now welded to steel flanges and stiffen the lower wall |
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| Applying liquid flashing to sill, jamb an heat |
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| Fleetwood "Kona" window wall system. Thermally improved unlike a storefront system and has nailing flanges so the building wrap can be integrated into the flashings. Now that is a wall of glass! |
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| Kona window wall system wrapping the outside corner. Thin stile entry door by Aluminex a Canadian company. |
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