New Construction Windows

New construction windows are mandatory when building a new residential structure, constructing a home addition, or stripping exterior claddings down to bare framing sheathing in Draper. They feature integral perimeter nailing flanges that fasten directly to the face of wall studs, allowing for comprehensive flashing tape integration with the weather-resistive house wrap. Arclume Windows recommends new construction framing whenever you want to expand an opening's size, maximize the visible glass area, or rectify chronic structural framing rot. Replacement pocket windows, by contrast, are reserved for situations where exterior claddings and interior trims must remain undisturbed.

Arclume Windows selects only fenestration lines that carry AAMA and NFRC certifications with tested air infiltration ratings below 0.10 cubic feet per minute per square foot. During installation on Draper job sites, we install low-expansion window and door foam between the window jamb and the rough framing lumber to build an unbroken thermal seal without warping the frames. We then tie the window nailing fin into the home’s continuous air barrier using flexible, self-healing flashing membranes. This multi-stage sealing process ensures custom homes in Draper easily pass rigorous blower door tests and thermal envelope inspections.

Yes, Arclume Windows regularly supplies and installs new construction casement and sliding windows configured specifically to meet Draper city egress codes for basement bedrooms. Draper municipal building codes mandate a minimum clear opening width of 20 inches, a minimum clear opening height of 24 inches, and a total net clear openable area of at least 5.7 square feet, with a maximum sill height of 44 inches from the floor. Our new construction units are manufactured to precise rough-opening dimensions to ensure effortless compliance without compromising structural load headers or drainage well layouts.

Arclume Windows coordinates new construction installations across all common Draper architectural claddings, including traditional lath-and-plaster stucco, thin brick veneer, fiber cement siding, and natural stone facades. We tailor our flashing details based on the cladding depth, utilizing integrated metal drip caps, self-adhering membrane wraps, and weep screeds to keep water shedding away from the frame interface. Our crews work directly with general contractors to guarantee that exterior flashing lines coordinate perfectly with the primary weather-resistive barrier before masonry or siding installation begins.