b'9. MEASURING TAPEEverything needs to9 10measured twice and cut once. Make sure you have a good one.10. BULB LEVEL AND PLUMB LINE - Windows and Doors work best when they are plumb andsquare. A good bulb level makes sure your work is on the level. The plumb bob lets gravity makeyour work perpendicular.11. SCREWDRIVERS - Philips head and flat head,in various lengths and sizes make installation andadjustment of the new window or door better.andoffers 100% bug-free,and draft-free ventilation. 11 1212. OSCILLATING MULTI-TOOL -Many top-endinstallers wouldnt be without their oscillating multi-function tool. Developed in Europe, it can cut glazing putty, clean out between frame and old glass for re-glazing. It can even cut flush intostucco to expose old windows in stucco walls withminimum damage, to enable better sealing of the new window.Hardware 13 14While most tools necessary for window and doorinstallation are brought by the installer, mountinghardware is often supplied with the windows themselves.13. SCREWS whether self-shimming or regular, arethe most often supplied accessory with the windowor door. The important thing is that they be qualitystainless steel There are different grades of stainless,and the last thing you want besides deterioratinganchors, is rust stains bleeding through wall board.14. JAMB CLIPS are used with wood windows toavoid penetrating the jamb all the way through witha screw. These clips are screwed to the jamb, and then the tab is anchored to the rough opening and eventually covered with trim or other finishmaterials. For uPVC windows, clips are made to 15snap-in to a groove in the frame. Simplex stylenails are useful for installing pvc windows with fins.15. SHIMS are now being included with many win-dows and doors because of the importance of proper shimming. Each installer should have a ready supplyof shims because each installation situation can bedifferent and too few shims would not be advisable.Other hardware may or may not be required, and/or supplied. Check with the brand you want to buy and/or install for their complete list.Window Fitters Guide to Window Installation32020 AWDI, LLC Do not reproduce without permission'