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Joseph Lstiburek of Building Science Corp. simplifies the integration of openings into the building envelope in his article "Punched Openings":

• Connect the water control layer of the wall to the water control layer of the window or door.
• Connect the air control layer of the wall to the air control layer of the window or door.
• Connect the vapor control layer of the wall to the vapor control layer of the window or door.
• Connect the thermal control layer of the wall to the thermal control layer of the window or door.
• Install the window or door plumb, level and square.
• Don't let the wind suck or push the window or door out of the wall.
• Done.