October 22, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Jamb Up Installations LLC has released guidance for Lawrenceville, GA, homeowners after NOAA’s October 15 outlook favored a wetter-than-average winter across the South. The median home there was built in 1988, according to Census Bureau 2020–2024 American Community Survey estimates. The company explains how replacing windows in brick homes differs from replacing them in other wall types.
The company notes that windows in homes of that age tend to show wear through drafts, difficulty opening and closing, and fogging between the glass panes. Visible frame damage, especially in wood units, can also signal the end of a window’s service life. A closer look at the frame and surrounding wall helps determine which replacement fits.
NOAA attributes the wetter pattern to a very strong El Niño, which the agency says tilts the odds toward stormier weather across the South. The outlook covers December 2026 through February 2027. Wetter conditions also draw attention to how water is directed around window openings in brick walls.
Brick adds complexity because wall construction shapes the installation method. Brick veneer is an outer layer of brick over a supporting wall, and the Brick Industry Association describes veneer walls as drainage-type systems with an air space behind the brick. Solid masonry supports itself, so it requires a different approach.
According to the company, an insert replacement may suit a dry, square frame free of rot. Soft or water-damaged framing may require removing the entire frame to repair underlying problems. The condition of the existing frame is therefore the first factor in choosing between the two methods.
A common assumption holds that brick must come out whenever a window is replaced. The guideline FMA/AAMA/WDMA 2710-20, issued by window industry associations, covers full-frame replacement without removing exterior brick veneer, with a preliminary site inspection before work begins. However, enlarging an opening may require alterations to the surrounding masonry.
In the company’s process, technicians take accurate measurements at several points along the opening’s height and width to keep the new unit within manufacturer-specified clearances. Workers carefully remove old components to protect nearby brickwork and interior finishes. The team then clears loose debris and worn sealant, and repairs any framing damage exposed during removal.
Water management is central to work in brick walls. During a full-frame replacement, flashing and waterproofing must tie into the existing weather barrier so water is directed outside, and clear weep holes let moisture escape. Installers apply sealant to designated joints per the manufacturer’s instructions and refit trim without blocking sill drainage openings.
Installers position the replacement unit on shims to keep it level, plumb, and square before fastening. Depending on the wall, installers may secure the unit with screws driven into framing or suitable masonry anchors. Overtightening fasteners or forcing shims too tightly into gaps can bow the frame, so alignment is checked throughout the fitting.
Sealing around the replacement frame matters as winter approaches. The U.S. Department of Energy identifies gaps between window units and framing rough openings as major sites of uncontrolled air leakage and recommends low-expansion foam designated for windows and doors. Installers also check that the sash moves smoothly and the lock engages before inspecting completed joints.
Jamb Up Installations LLC is a locally owned and operated window and door replacement company serving Metro Atlanta and the Athens area, including Lawrenceville and Loganville. The company states that its lead installation team has at least 68 years of combined hands-on experience. It works with several manufacturers, not a single brand.
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For more information about Jamb Up Installations LLC, contact the company here:
Jamb Up Installations LLC
Josh Heyman
770-383-1236
info@jambup.com
Georgia,USA
