New Construction Windows

New construction windows feature an integrated nailing fin protruding from the frame perimeter, allowing the unit to be fastened directly into the exterior face of rough framing studs before siding and exterior trim are installed. Replacement windows, or pocket inserts, lack these nailing fins and are designed to slide into existing, structurally sound window frames without disturbing interior millwork or exterior cladding. Aervelle Windows installs new construction units during additions, extensive home renovations, or ground-up builds throughout Greer where structural framing remains exposed. This nail-fin configuration facilitates robust integration with weather-resistive barriers and self-adhering flashing tapes.

While coastal wind zones in South Carolina mandate impact-rated glass to survive hurricane-driven missile debris, interior inland regions like Greer generally do not require impact glass by standard residential code. However, Aervelle Windows frequently installs windows with high design pressure (DP) ratings and impact laminated glass for homeowners in Greer seeking enhanced intruder deterrence and windstorm resilience. Laminated glass packages also deliver substantial sound attenuation against regional highway and air traffic noise. We assist clients in balancing local building envelope codes against their specific structural and acoustic preferences.

Aervelle Windows follows strict shingle-lap drainage protocols, applying a sloped sill pan or flexible membrane over the bottom rough opening before the window is secured. The side nailing flanges are fastened to the framing, followed by self-adhering butyl flashing applied over the jamb fins and shingled under the top house wrap flap. Finally, the top nailing fin is taped and the weather barrier is folded down over the flashing to shed water naturally down the drainage plane. This detail ensures that any wind-driven moisture that penetrates exterior cladding in Greer safely drains to the outside rather than entering the wall cavity.

Installing Energy Star-certified new construction windows reduces ongoing heating and cooling loads, allowing HVAC systems to operate far more efficiently in Greer's variable climate. By minimizing solar heat gain with spectrally selective low-e glass coatings, home cooling requirements drop substantially throughout long summer stretches. Furthermore, incorporating impact laminated architectural safety glass can qualify homeowners for insurance discounts depending on individual carrier policies. Aervelle Windows provides complete NFRC documentation for all installed windows to assist clients with tax credits, local energy rebates, and insurance reviews.