If they are equal the window is square.
New construction window installation instructions.
Follow your local building codes customs and building practices for any additional installation requirements.
Apply the head flashing similarly extending two inches past either side of the jamb flashing to complete the window flashing detail.
These instructions are general in nature.
Cut at a 45 degree angle from the mark to the rough opening corner.
If the window has a brick mold pre drill holes in it and drive 16d nails through it and into the framing.
It is then attached using frame screws or clips and sealed to the wood buck using the flush flange or brickmould.
Prepare the opening to receive the window.
A window or door is installed in concrete or masonry wall with wood buck.
If not adjust the shims until the window is square.
Measure the diagonals of the window before installing windows.
The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for air or water leakage above under or around the window unit.
This installation includes a nail fin which is fastened directly to the frame of the house requiring access to the frame studs which is why these windows are typically used in new.
For typical wood frame construction.
This size may vary depending on the window opening.
The flap created should be pulled up and temporarily taped to hold it up and out of the way for the window installation.
Apply jamb flashing over the jamb nailing fin continuing over and beyond the sill flashing two inches below.
New construction window installation instructions at the top corner on each side of the window measure up 6 and over 6 and mark.
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Our installation instructions provide detailed steps on installing our window and door products.
Open the casement and lift it upwards fig.
Framing requirements the rough framed opening should be 1 2 inch larger than the window in width and 4 inch in height to allow for squaring and shimming of the window where necessary.
Install batt insulation between the window and rough opening.
These instructions are not to be used with other construction methods.
New construction installation in masonry construction for flush flange or wood brickmould windows.
The window should have 1 4 and no more than 1 2 around the perimeter of the unit and must be installed plumb level and square even though the opening may not be any of these.
Remove the locking pin with a screwdriver in a downward direction.
Always double check that.
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Remove the window casement for a smooth installation.
These instructions were developed and tested for use with typical wood frame wall construction in a wall system designed to manage water with a weather resistant barrier applied prior to the window installation.
