Premium European Window Installation - BuildRite LLC Remodeling and Construction

This project highlights our installation of high-performance GEALAN windows in a waterfront residential build. Our team followed a precise, European-standard installation method designed to ensure airtightness, long-term structural stability, and maximum energy efficiency.

Step 1: Pre-Installation Assessment

Before beginning the installation, our team inspected the framing, verified true square openings, and confirmed proper waterproofing preparation. This ensures every window sits correctly, seals properly, and performs as designed for decades.

Step 2: Secure Structural Mounting with Steel Brackets

Our European-style installation uses load-bearing steel mounting brackets rather than face-screwing through the frame.
Benefits:

Prevents thermal bridging
Maintains integrity of the multi-chamber frame
Ensures the window remains level and plumb
Allows micro-adjustments for perfect alignment
Each bracket is anchored into the structure before the frame is set, guaranteeing long-term stability even in coastal wind zones.

Step 3: Airtight & Insulated Perimeter Sealing

We fill the perimeter with high-density European closed-cell insulating foam, which:

Eliminates drafts
Reduces energy loss
Improves sound insulation
Prevents moisture intrusion
This foam expands uniformly, ensuring the full cavity is sealed without distorting the frame — a key step in passive-house style installations.

Step 4: Exterior Sealing With WindowWrap™ Tape

Our final step is applying WindowWrap high-performance sealing tape around the exterior perimeter.
This forms a durable weather-tight seal that is:

Windproof
Waterproof
Vapor-controlled
UV-stable
Combined with the foam layer, the tape creates an endothermic barrier that significantly improves the building’s overall energy performance.

Final Result: A Fully Sealed, Energy-Efficient Window System

Once complete, the window is fully supported, insulated, and weather-protected. This installation method meets or exceeds European Passive House standards, ensuring comfort, efficiency, and long-term performance.

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