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NEW CONSTUCTION, REPLACEMENT & FLUSH FIN

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IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.

Follow your local building codes, customs and building practices for additional installation

requirements. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for air or water leakage above,

under, or around the window unit. These instructions are general in nature; for detailed installation

instructions by product, contact Ply Gem Windows at 1-888-9PLYGEM.

Recommended Tools & Accessories (not supplied by Ply Gem)

• Hammer

• Tape measure

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Flathead screwdriver

• 1/4” step drillbit

• Utility knife

• Putty knife or ﬂat bar

• Level

• Framing square

• Pliers

• Snips

• Sealant gun

• Exterior-grade sealant

• Shims

• ITW or ELCO masonry/concrete installation anchors per instructions on ﬂoridabuilding.org.

• Tape-covered wood block

NEW CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT

AND FLUSH FIN REPLACEMENT

WINDOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of content (12 pages)

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NEW CONSTUCTION, REPLACEMENT & FLUSH FIN WINDOWS NEW CONSTRUCTION, REPLACEMENT AND FLUSH FIN REPLACEMENT WINDOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION. Follow your local building codes, customs and building practices for additional installation requirements. The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for air or water leakage above, under, or around the window unit.
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NEW CONSTRUCTION WINDOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Here is a basic, step-by-step guide to installing a nail fin type, new construction window, including recommended flashing details often used in the industry. STEP 1: Rough Opening (REQUIRED) (Before beginning, always review the instructions supplied with the window.) Check the Rough Opening: • The Rough Opening should be level, plumb, and square, and should be properly sized to receive the window being installed.
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n 3. 4. Press the ﬂashing ﬁrmly to the horizontal sill plate. Fit the ﬂashing tightly to the corners and extend the ﬂashing a minimum of 6” up each side of the RO side jambs. At this point, if the membrane is a ﬂexible material designed to stretch, fan the material at the bottom corners of the sill while pressing it at the same time ensuring that the ﬂashing covers at least 2” past the outside edge of the sill as seen here.
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STEP 6: Level, Square, Plumb & Fasten the Window (REQUIRED) 1. 2. 3. Using an approved fastener (See Chart below), fasten the window through in the center of one hole in the nail ﬁn near the top of each vertical nail ﬁn of the window unit. Level the sill as needed and fasten at each corner. Next, plumb and square the window unit side to side (shimming if necessary) to maintain square and plumb jambs. Make sure the sill and head are level and not crowned or sagging.
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REPLACEMENT WINDOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Here is a basic, step-by-step guide to installing a replacement window. STEP 1: Inspect the Existing Frame and Preparing the Opening For Vinyl Flush Fin Windows Proceed to Page 7 Flush Fin Window: A vinyl window used for retrofit installation into an existing window frame. The integral exterior trim is decorative and covers the gap between the new window and the existing siding. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Minimum Opening Width/Height: Measurements taken to determine the size of window that will fit into a retrofit opening. For example, the minimum opening height is the distance between the highest frame point on the sill to the lowest frame point on the header. This installation assumes that the existing frame has a water-tight installation into the structure. Vinyl Windows with Nail Fin and Flush Fin 1. These instructions are based on CSA A440.4.
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2. 3. 4. Shim the side jambs aligned with the fasteners from the corners at each end and footer. Inspect the window for square, level and plumb. Adjust as needed with shims. Fasten window through side jambs and shims. Use Chart A for fastener intervals. If the window is wider than 3’, fasten the head jamb at 24” maximum intervals with a free floating screw. Do not shim the head. Install vinyl plugs supplied or available through suppliers if desired.
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FLUSH FIN WINDOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Here is a basic, step-by-step guide to installing a flush fin window. STEP 1: Preparing the Opening 1. Dry fit the new closed and locked window (without the sill adapter or head expander) into the opening with the sill resting on the old sill. Make adjustments to the opening until plumb-level-square is assured STEP 2: Preparing the Window 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Single hung, double hung, and sliding windows may have pre-drilled installation holes.
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STEP 3: Sealing and Installing the Window 1. For windows with sill adapters: a. For windows with sill adapters and exterior flanges (Figure 2, Type a): • Use a pencil line to mark the sill, then apply sealant along the entire length of the sill to the interior side of the pencil line. • Trim the sill adapter to adjust for sill variation. • Align the vertical leg of the sill angle and fasten to the sill with Stucco Exterior screws or staples (not provided).
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Opening Size Series 200/400/700 Type Single Hung/Slider/Casement Frame Construct New Const/Flush Fin/R&R Width Height Location Bedroom/L Room/Etc.
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MS/0717 170240000 SIDING + ACCESSORIES | WINDOWS + DOORS | STONE VENEER | TRIM + MOULDINGS | FENCE + RAILING | ROOFING