Window/Door Installation Product and Method of Use

摘要

A rigid insert for using as an intermediate insulation component when installing a new or replacement window or door. The insert comprises an integrally formed, L-shaped section with: (i) a thin leg component designed for positioning against a long edge of the structural frame for this window or door; and (ii) a thick base component perpendicular to the thin leg component. The L-shaped section is glued to the structural frame and to adjoining sections at its mitered corners. A method for reducing thermal bridging with such inserts is also disclosed.

主权项

1. An insert for using as an intermediate insulation component when installing a new or replacement access (window or door) to a structure, said insert comprising:
an L-shaped section with: (i) a thin leg component designed for positioning against a long edge of a framed opening in the structure for the new or replacement access; and (ii) a thick base component perpendicular to the thin leg component and extending integrally therefrom, said thick base component designed for positioning against a short edge of the same framed opening in the structure for the new or replacement access, said L-shaped section adapted for gluing its thin leg component to the long edge of the framed opening and its thick base component to the short edge of the framed opening before the new or replacement access is installed directly against said L-shaped section for reducing thermal bridging at the framed opening.