Install Bay Windows

​This standard is concerned with installing bay windows, including dealing with all the materials and ensuring specifications are met and installations are completed in line with Building regulations and legislation

This standard is for you if you work in the Fenestration Industry and are involved in on site installation work of Bay Windows

1. follow all organisational guidance and legislation on health and safety
2. identify, select and handle materials required to meet specifications
3. mark and cut sills to the required size and shape minimising waste and following safe working practices
4. assemble materials to meet specifications
5. check and confirm others taking part in installation processes are aware of their role
6. check and confirm that actions of others who assist in insatallation proceses are working within their competence level and following safe working practices
7. check apertures are prepared and fit for purpose
8. handle installation materials minimising damage  and position them to meet specifications
9. select and use appropriate tools and equipment for fixing the installations
10. select amount, size and type of fixings to meet specifications
11. fix installation materails to structures to meet specifications and current legislation
12. apply specified materials following manufacturers' instructions to provide weatherproof installations
13. check drainage is clear and functioning following standard operating procedures
14. check windows to ensure they are plumb and level after being secured
15. check that windows function to meet specifications
16. conduct inpections of work following standard operating procedures
17. finish work and carry out final inspections to ensure work meets specifications

1. which parts of the Building Regulations/Standards relate to the structural aspect of installation of bay windows
2. how these apply in practice
3. make-up and purpose of bearing plates and when and how they should be used
4. situations where bearing plates are not required
5. problems that can occur if loads are not transmitted correctly from and to the building structure and the bay pole assembly
6. fixing methods
7. how and why to confirm apertures are prepared and fit for purpose
8. different types of structure and how installation materials would be secured to them

9. how to check and confirm sills and installations are level and plumb 

10. different types of weatherproofing materials used to weatherproof single storey and 2 storey bay windows

11. why it is important to have drainage clear and functioning and how to check this
12. problems that can occur in installation and how these might be overcome

13. different types of material used for internal finishes

14. different types of materials used for external finishes