This method statement describes the procedure and method of installation Doors and Windows for a project.
The installation works shall be in accordance with the project specifications, approved drawings and manufacturer instructions.
All doors and windows shall be wrapped in plastic covers while delivery and transportation.
Store doors and windows in clean, ventilated and dry area. Store on flat surfaces to avoid any kind of damages.
Each door and window and their frames shall be tagged as per the schedule of doors and windows.
Do not place any other material on stacks of doors and windows.
Check each item as per the approved shop drawings and specifications.
Each door shall be checked as per the approved color scheme as per the site requirements.
Each worker shall use suitable personnel protective equipment PPE i.e. gloves, goggles and safety shoes etc.
Good house keeping shall be maintained on daily basis on the construction site. Debris and wooden waste etc. shall be removed by using the suitable bins.
Necessary Tools and Materials:
- Doors
- Windows
- Carpenter Toolkit
- Drill Machine
- Saw Machine
- Paint
- Sealant
Installation of Wooden Door Frames
Verify opening dimension, angles and levels from finish floor line reference to ensure that frames fit the openings.
Install the plate or bracket by screw to the jamb, align or fit in jamb to each desired location and elevation.
Fix the door frame to the opening with proper support.
Gap between rear of the jamb and wall shall be filled with mortar.
Prior to installation door hinges shall be installed to door frame and door leaf.
Size, type, numbers and position shall be following to shop drawings.
Lockset shall be installed to the door leaf according to shop drawing, type and position shall be according to shop drawing.
Install, align and fit the doors in the frames with uniform clearance and bevel to provide 3mm at heads jamb, bottom to top of decorative floor finish or covering as per approved shop drawing.
Complete wooden doors shall operate freely and smoothly without rattle or bound condition.
Aluminum Doors and windows Installation
Verify opening dimension, angles and levels to make sure the frame fit to the opening.
Prepare all necessary marking for the position (verticality and horizontality) to make sure the aluminum sub-frame and frame are according to the shop drawings.
Fix the aluminum sub-frame to the opening by screwing the plate to the wall.
Gap until front sub-frame shall be covered by plaster following to shop drawing requirements.
Fix the frames to the opening by screwing, gap between rear of the frame and plastered wall shall be filled with sealant.
Install, align and fit the aluminum door and window leaves with uniform clearance.
Quality Control Requirements
Protect the doors and windows as recommended by the manufacturer to make sure these are free of any damage or deterioration until completion of the project.
Repair the windows and doors that do not properly swing, slide or operate.
Also repair the windows and doors that are damaged during the installation works.
Any scratched shall also be repaired, inspected and approved by QC team.