TASK SHEET
Title: INSTALL WOODEN DOOR JAMB, WINDOW FRAME AND
PANELS
Performance Objective: By the given task, the student must perform
how to fabricate , install and remove wooden
formworks
Supplies/Materials : Fabricated door and window jambs assembly ,
Fabricated door panel, flushed (0.8 m x 2.1 m) , Nylon string (10 meters),
Pencil , Loose pin hinges, 4” , Finishing wire nail, 1”, Finishing wire nail, 1½
inches , Finishing wire nail, 3” inches, Common wire nail, 1”, Common wire
nail, 1½ inches, Common wire nail, 2 inches, Pulley, 4”, Nylon rope, 1” dia.,
Bolo
Equipment: Compressor , Paint Mixer with hand drill , Sander/sanding
machine , Scaffold H Frame , Ladder , Railing system , Spray Gun ,
Swivel Gun and Airless Spray
Tools : H-frame scaffolds system and accessories, Portable electric drill
(variable speed), Portable electric planer, Circular saw/jig saw with vacuum
with vacuum
Steps/Procedure:
Door Jamb
1 The first step is to assemble your frame.
2. Double check the measurements of your frame against the space in which
you’ll be hanging your door jamb, and trim any lengths as necessary.
3.. Trimming a door jamb is just a case of using a saw, but try to trim your door
jamb evenly at either end so as to keep any fitting grooves centralized; this is
particularly important for the head piece.
4. Once you have cut your door jamb, nail your jambs to the frame head and
position the frame in the door jamb installation space.
5. Next use a spirit level to check the verticals and horizontals. If the frame isn’t
quite true, or if there are gaps between the stud wall and the frame, you’ll need
to use packers (which are like little wedges). Simply look to see where they need
to be placed, and then nail them onto the stud wall.
6. Once you’re happy with the fit and you’re sure the edge of the frame is flush
with the wall (so that the trim will fit over it cleanly), it’s time to nail the frame
to the wall. Just be aware of where your hinges will go, and keep those sections
nail-free. You might find using a nail gun makes this part of the process
quicker and easier.
7. Next, measure the thickness of your door, and mark out on the head piece
its position when the door is closed. Use this as a guide as to where to place
your stops to make sure your door to jamb spacing is accurate. Cut and nail
your stop to the frame head, and then do the same with the jambs.
8. Once you’ve finished installing your door jamb, you’ll need to know how to
cut your door jamb for a strike plate and for hinges before you start installing
your door. But as far as actually fitting a door jamb goes.
Window Panels
1. Cut strips of roofing felt or building wrap and cover the bottom of the rough
opening. Later you will install additional wrapping and/or flashing.
2. Set the window temporarily in place, check for level, and shim the bottom as
needed. If your window calls for installing a thick flashing with a piece of
plywood at the bottom install it first or raise the window by the same thickness.
3. Tap in shims at the sides, checking for plumb as you go. Don't wedge the
shims too tightly, or the jambs will warp. Use the level as a straightedge to
confirm that the jamb has not warped.
4. Make sure the window operates smoothly with the shims in place. Watch the
alignment of the sash against the jambs as you move it. Adjust the shims as
needed.
5. Tack (partially drive) nails or screws near the shims to hold the window
temporarily in place.
6. On the outside, trace around the brick molding to mark the siding for
cutting. Cut the siding.
7. Pry back the siding and install the felt, building wrap, or self-adhesive
flashing. Cut pieces of felt or self-adhesive flashing to fit along the sides. Slip
them in behind the siding, fold them over the studs, and staple. Cut a piece 6
inches longer than the width of the opening and install it the same way. Cut
slits at the corners.
8. The slits cut on all four corners create V-shaped openings in the felt or
flashing. Cover these with small pieces of felt or self-stick flashing.
9. If your window calls for it, use tin snips to cut a piece of metal drip cap
flashing and slip it under the felt at the header.
10. Set the window back in place, with the brick molding tight against the felt
or flashing. Inside, the front of the jambs should be flush with the finished wall.
(Where you have not yet installed new drywall, the jambs should be 1/2 inch
proud of the framing.)
11. Again shim the bottom and sides, check for level and square, and check
that the window operates smoothly. Following manufacturer's directions (you
may need to remove pieces of trim first), partially drive 6d finishing nails
through the jambs to attach the window.
12. Outside, drive galvanized casing nails to attach the brick molding. Caulk
between the trim and the window and between the trim and the siding.
13. Use a handsaw to cut the shims flush with the studs, so you can install the
drywall up against the jambs.
14. Gently stuff fiberglass insulation into the gaps around the jambs or fill the
gaps with nonexpanding spray foam insulation. Expanding foam could warp
the window frame.
Assessment Method:
Actual demonstration , Performance Criteria Checklist
Performance Criteria Checklist
Trainee’s Name: _________________________________ Date: ___________________
Criteria YES NO
Did …
1. Prepare the tools and equipment?
2. Wear PPE?
3. Assemble your frame
4. Double check the measurements of your frame against the space
5. Have Work with great care and follow the house plans.
6. Trimming a door jamb is just a case of using a saw
7. Nail your jambs to the frame head and position the frame in the
door jamb installation space
8. Measure the thickness of your door, and mark out on the head piece
its position when the door is closed
Window Frame
Criteria YES NO
Did …
1. Prepare the tools and equipment?
2. Wear PPE?
3. Did you Cover Rough Opening
4. Temporary Set Window
5. Tap in shim
6. Adjust shims
7. Tack nails and screw
8. Mark and Sliding
[Link] flashing
10. Cover slit with felt
[Link] Drip Cap Flashing
[Link] Window in place
13. Shims and Check the level
Criteria YES NO
Did …
14. Drive Casing nails
[Link] Finishing nails
16. Cut shim flush
[Link] window
Comments/Suggestions:
Trainer: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________
