Do not lean or stack products together outside as the glass can magnify the heat of the sun and may cause the product to warp.If damage is found please contact Kohltech to see if the product can be installed. Any window sustaining structural damage cannot be installed. Unwrap the product and check for damage.Installation may differ depending on product type, installation method or other variable. *Refer to our installation instructions for detailed instructions of how to install Innotech windows and doors. That’s why Innotech windows and side hinged doors are installed with Innotech strap anchors. The installation method – and its execution! – need to provide the long-term structural and performance benefits that support or enhance the quality of the installed window and door. The right installation method for the product and for the project is one component of a successful window or door installation. In high-performance homes, windows are often installed in the middle or interior of the wall to improve the product’s overall performance. Strap anchors also provide the flexibility to install the window or door anywhere within the wall cavity. A broken nail flange can compromise the structural integrity of the installation, the long-term durability of the window, and the short-term performance of the window (air, water and thermal performance). With the nail flange installation method, the flange may break or shift the window or door if there is building movement. The strap anchors are engineered to offer a small amount flexibility so they still provide structurally integrity even when movement occurs. Strap anchors provide the ability to absorb building movement, such as building settlement. This can lead to warped frames which can damage the insulated glass unit, affect the air and water seal between the insulated glass unit and the frame, and/or affect the air and water barrier between the wall and the frame. Window or door frames are not intended to constantly or excessively flex. When external wind pressure is applied, a nail flange installed window or door is more likely to press inwards as the frame flexes. The strap anchors attach in the middle of the frame, whereas nail flanges are located closer to the exterior of the frame. Strap anchors provide greater wind load resistance. And when they are large and/or triple glazed, they are very heavy! The anchoring method provides the structural strength to securely attach the window or door to the building.
Strap anchors provide greater structural strength for well-built windows or doors. Once the frame is plumb, level and square within the opening, the strap anchors are screwed in.
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