HOME ABOUT US MEMBER COMPANIES THE MANY REASONS TO USE STEEL WINDOWS AND DOORS SPECIFICATIONS / INSTALLATION PRODUCTS REPLACEMENT VS. RESTORATION RECYCLABILITY STATEMENT FAQ's CONTACT US     GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ARCHITECT'S GUIDE TO STEEL WINDOWS SPECIFICATIONS: COLD ROLLED SPECIFICATIONS: HOT ROLLED GUIDELINES ON HOW TO INSTALL STEEL WINDOWS   GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STEEL WINDOWS FASTENING THE WINDOW Once the window is level and plumb, Ñ" fasteners are used to anchor the window into the opening. The fasteners need to be suitable for the type of material the structural opening is made of. If fastening through the frame, holes will be provided for the fasteners in the window frame by the manufacturer. If using anchor straps, drill a hole in the strap at the desired location for the anchor fastener. All fasteners at the sill should be sealed with applied sealant or a sealing washer. © The Steel Window Institute (2006) Contents are the property of the Steel Window Institute, its members or others who have licensed the information. All rights reserved.   GENERAL GUIDELINES ON HOW TO INSTALL STEEL WINDOWS LINKS GETTING STARTED THE OPENING PLACING WINDOW INTO OPENING FASTENING WINDOW SEALING EXTERIOR PERIMETER GAP GLAZING WINDOW WITH GLAZING BEADS GLAZING FIRE RATED WINDOWS. AFTER WINDOW IS INSTALLED