WINDOW & DOOR WEATHERSTRIPPING CHECKLIST

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--- PRE-INSPECTION & PLANNING ---
[ ] Window Type(s) (Double-Hung, Casement, Sliding, Fixed, Other)
[ ] Areas of Concern (Check all that apply) (Drafts, Water Leaks, Noise Reduction, Energy Efficiency, Pest Entry)
[ ] Estimated Number of Windows
[ ] Estimated Number of Doors
[ ] Specific Observations/Notes
[ ] Weather Exposure (Minimal, Moderate, High)
[ ] Inspection Date

--- MATERIAL SELECTION & ACQUISITION ---
[ ] Window/Door Type (Double-Hung, Casement, Sliding, Awning, French, Other)
[ ] Maximum Gap Size (inches)
[ ] Weatherstripping Material Preference (Foam Tape, Felt, Rubber, Vinyl, Metal, No Preference)
[ ] Climate Considerations (Cold Climate (Freezing Temps), Hot Climate (High Temps), Humid Climate, Windy Conditions, Rainy/Wet Conditions, None of the Above)
[ ] Notes on Specific Material Requirements
[ ] Quantity of Weatherstripping (feet)
[ ] Supplier Selection (Local Hardware Store, Online Retailer, Specialty Building Supply, Already Selected)

--- EXISTING WEATHERSTRIPPING REMOVAL ---
[ ] Type of Existing Weatherstripping (Foam, Felt, Rubber, Vinyl, Metal, Unknown)
[ ] Describe Condition of Existing Weatherstripping (e.g., brittle, crumbling, detached)
[ ] Removal Method Used (Manual Pulling, Utility Knife, Heat Gun, Solvent, Other)
[ ] Note any damage to the window or door frame during removal.
[ ] Number of Weatherstripping Sections Removed
[ ] Describe any adhesive residue left behind.

--- SURFACE PREPARATION ---
[ ] Describe any existing damage to the frame (rot, cracks, peeling paint).
[ ] What is the current surface condition? (Clean & Smooth, Slightly Dirty, Dirty with Mildew, Rough/Textured, Peeling Paint)
[ ] Approximate temperature (°F) during preparation.
[ ] Cleaning Solution Used (e.g., TSP, All-Purpose Cleaner).
[ ] Did you use a primer? (Yes, No)
[ ] If primer was used, describe the type and application method.
[ ] Surface dry to touch? (Yes, No)

--- WEATHERSTRIPPING INSTALLATION ---
[ ] Weatherstripping Type Applied: (Foam Tape, Felt, V-Seal, Rubber, Other (Specify in LONG_TEXT))
[ ] If 'Other' Selected Above, Specify Weatherstripping Type:
[ ] Length of Weatherstripping Installed (feet):
[ ] Application Method: (Self-Adhesive, Mechanical Fasteners, Mortise & Fasten)
[ ] Detailed Installation Notes:
[ ] Alignment Verification: (Aligned perfectly, Minor Adjustment Required, Significant Adjustment Required)
[ ] Post-installation concerns (if any):

--- TESTING & ADJUSTMENT ---
[ ] Initial Leak Test - Visual Inspection (No Leaks Observed, Minor Air Leak, Significant Air Leak, Water Leak Observed)
[ ] Draft Measurement (CFM)
[ ] Smoke Test Result (No Smoke Detected, Minor Smoke Infiltration, Significant Smoke Infiltration)
[ ] Adjustment Notes
[ ] Final Leak Test - Overall Assessment (Pass - Leak-Free, Needs Minor Adjustment, Needs Major Adjustment, Fail - Not Leak-Proof)
[ ] Temperature Differential (Interior/Exterior)

--- CLEANUP & DISPOSAL ---
[ ] Waste Material Types (Old Weatherstripping, Packaging Materials, Adhesive Residue, Other (Specify Below))
[ ] Specify 'Other' Waste Materials (if applicable)
[ ] Disposal Method (Recycling, Landfill, Specialized Waste Disposal, Other (Specify Below))
[ ] Specify 'Other' Disposal Method (if applicable)
[ ] Estimated Waste Volume (Cubic Feet)
[ ] Responsible Party for Disposal
[ ] Disposal Completion Date

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