REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
1
ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION
A.
Verify the opening is plumb and level.
Note: It is critical that the bottom is level.
B.
Verify the window will fit the opening.
Measure all four sides of the opening to make
sure it is 1/2" larger than the window in both
width and height. On larger openings measure
the width and height in several places to ensure
the header or studs are not bowed.
Note: 1-1/2" or more of solid wood blocking is
required around the perimeter of the opening.
Fix any problems with the rough opening
before proceeding.
D.
Fold the water resistive
barrier (1D).
Fold side
flaps into the opening
and staple to inside wall.
Fold top flap up and
temporarily fasten with
flashing tape.
YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:
TOOLS REQUIRED:
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equivalent screws for concrete applications
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foil backed butyl window and
door flashing tape or equivalent
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sealant (1 tube per window)
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Window and Door Insulating Foam
Sealant by the Dow Chemical Company or equivalent
low pressure polyurethane window and door foam
- DO NOT use high pressure or latex foams
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INSTALLATION CLIP OPTION:
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sXCORROSIONRESISTANTmATHEADWOODSCREW
sXCORROSIONRESISTANTmATHEADORX
1-1/2" masonry screws for concrete block applications
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SEALANT
SEALANT
Interior
1A
Interior
1B
C.
Cut the water resistive
barrier (1C).
1st cut
2nd
cut
3rd cut
Water Resistive Barrier
1C
4th cut:
Make a 6" cut up from
each top corner at a 45°
angle to allow the water
resistive barrier to be
lapped over the fin at the
head of the window.
1D
Exterior
E.
Apply sill flashing tape #1.
Cut a piece of flashing tape 12" longer than
the opening width. Apply at the bottom of the opening as shown (1E)
so it overhangs 1" to the exterior.
Note: The tape is cut 12" longer than the width so that it will extend
6" up each side of the opening.
1"
1/2"
1/2"
6"
1
E
1
F
F.
Tab the sill flashing tape and fold.
Cut 1" wide tabs at each corner
(1/2" from each side of corner) (1F). Fold tape to the exterior and press
firmly to adhere it to the water resistive barrier.
