Best Practices for Window and Door Replacement in Wood-Frame Buildings – Digital

A valuable reference tool for construction industry professionals. This guide applies current building science and best practices to the replacement of windows and doors in wood-frame residential buildings. It provides practical information and useful guidelines to help ensure these products are replaced in a way that improves the durability of building enclosures in existing buildings.

• A key resource for builders, replacement contractors, window and door manufacturers and others
• Offers guidance to help industry provide quality installations, achieve high performance and meet consumer expectations
• Applies to all types of window and door replacement projects
• Addresses unique challenges of B.C.'s coastal climate
• Shares advancements in building envelope technology adopted globally

Published by BC Housing in partnership with the Fenestration Association of British Columbia.

Features of the digital product include:

• Ability to save and insert personal notes
• Allows highlighting of text for easy referencing
• Flexible and convenient download feature offering; remote, time-limited, accessibility

Please note: Activation instructions will be emailed no later than the end of the next business day. Internet access is required to view this digital product.

This publication is also available in a Print Format.