Installation Guide
General description
The EZ-Trim Redipak contains all of the cellular PVC trim board parts required to assemble a professional looking window or door
surround using basic tools and PVC glue. The components are designed to be assembled on a at surface and then hung on the
opening, much like you would assemble and hang a picture frame. Prior to installation insure that the window or door is installed and
waterproofed to the manufacturer’s specication. (The EZ-Trim Surround is NOT intended to be part of the window waterproong
system.) Always install ashing at the top of the surround to prevent water inltration.
1. Tools needed for this project: Drill Driver with 3” long #2
Phillips bit head, miter saw or miter box, tape measure,
medium body clear PVC pipe glue (or two part epoxy such
as Gorilla Expoxy) and at assembly surface.
2. Identifying Parts: Remove pieces
from the box and identify the head, sill,
(2) jambs and screw packs. Place on
a at surface in a face up orientation
where they will be assembled.
3. Measure the opening size of the
window or door: Make an exact
measurement of the height and width
of the frame and check the squareness
of the opening by measuring across
the diagonal in both directions. If the
diagonal measurements differ by more than 1/8” you will
have to oversize the surround.
4. Calculating the length of the Head and Sill: Using a tape
measure, measure the width of the window framing across
the header of the window. Add 7 ¼” (7.250”) to the length of
the opening width. This measurement will produce a 1/8-
inch wide reveal around each edge. (If no reveal is required,
add 7” to the width measurement. If a larger reveal is
desired, add from 7 3/8” to 7 ½” to the width measurement.)
5. Shortening the Head and Sill: Both the head and the sill
are oversized and require shorting. Shorten the head from
either end to the desired length.
6. THE SILL MUST BE SHORTENED BY CUTTING EQUAL
AMOUNTS FROM BOTH
ENDS IN ORDER TO
MAINTAIN THE POCKET
HOLES ON BOTH ENDS.
Identify cut lines by placing the part such that the pocket
holes are visible. Place a measuring tape across the sill and
mark the location of BOTH horizontal cuts. If the cut mark
falls on the pocket holes, reposition the tape by shifting it
slightly to the left or the right until a position is found where
the cuts will not interfere with the recessed holes. Mark and
cut one end using a miter saw. Make the cut as square and
straight as possible. Check the accuracy of the other cut
mark. Cut the other end of the sill.
7. Calculating the length and cutting the Jambs: Add ¼”
(.250”) to the opening height measurement. Adding this
factor will create a 1/8”
reveal at both the top and
the bottom. (If an exact
t is desired do not add
this factor.) The top is
the end that contains the
two pocket holes on the
back side. SHORTEN
THE JAMBS TO THE DESIRED LENGTH BY CUTTING
FROM THE BOTTOM END ONLY.
8. Dry Assembly: It may be desirable to test the t of the
surround to the opening prior to permanently assembling
the unit. To do so, follow the assembly instructions below
omitting the glue. Once the desired t is achieved,
disassemble and repeat the assembly process using glue to
achieve a permanent bond.
ASSEMBLY OF THE UNIT MUST BE DONE IN THE
FOLLOWING ORDER.
9. Attaching the Head: Place the head and jambs face
down on a at assembly surface. Align the parts so that
they meet squarely and are aligned at the edges. Apply a
modest amount of PVC glue or epoxy to the mating pieces.
Use caution not to allow glue to accumulate on the lower
front surface of the parts as this will mar the surface. Insert
the screws provided in the pocket holes and secure. (Use
caution not to overtighten – tighten until the seams of the
mating parts are ush.) Immediately remove or wipe away
any excess glue.
EZ-Trim Surround Kit
Installation Instructions
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For additional information or questions on installation, please call 800-368-3117.