This bulletin presents systemic paint deficiencies noted on aluminum-frame windows installed at an RDH rehabilitation project. Our observations, test methods, and outcomes related to the failed paint are discussed.
													Technical Bulletin
											
				
				Aluminum Window Frames and Paint Failures
													Building Enclosure Consulting
																											Multiple Climates
											
				
									
																			
											ED THIESSEN										
																												RDH Building Science
																	
														
																			
											SHAWN MCISAAC										
																												Bonacci Group