| Installing a window in a freshly framed opening is one | | | | openings are spect and provided by the window |
| of the more simple tasks in a construction | | | | manufacturer.Depending on the size of the window, |
| project.Most new construction windows have what is | | | | you'll need 2 or 3 people to install a window. One or |
| called a nailing fin. These are found on vinyl or | | | | two outside and one inside.Once you know the |
| aluminum clad windows. This nailing fin is either vinyl | | | | window fits, lift it to the opening from the outside. |
| or metal and has nail holes every 4 to 6 inches and | | | | Set it on the sill and push it into the opening until the |
| about 1 and 1/2 inches wide. Nailing fins take the | | | | nail fins hit the wall. Make sure none of the fins folded |
| place of brick moulding which can still be found on | | | | themselves back into the opening especially the |
| primed wooden windows.Not only do these fins make | | | | bottom one. The person on the inside then centers |
| installation easier, but also make a better seal against | | | | the window in the opening. Then using a level, checks |
| water and air infiltration. These windows can be | | | | it for plumb and level, and applies shims where |
| flashed if desired but not deemed necessary. A | | | | needed. You may also want to check the window |
| window that does not have the benefit of a soffit or | | | | for square, although a window that's closed and in |
| porch roof above it may need flashing or a drip edge | | | | the locked position usually is. The window can now |
| above it.When getting ready to install a window, | | | | be nailed in. My preference is roofing nails but 8d nails |
| make sure the sheathing is not hanging into the | | | | or cap nails will do the job.If it is a standard jamb (4 |
| rough opening. This could cut down the size of the | | | | 9/16) another thing to check is how far it runs past |
| opening and not let the window go into the opening. | | | | the rough framing. This should be 1/2 inch. You'll also |
| Once this is done, measure the rough opening to | | | | want to make sure the window operates properly. |
| make sure the it is big enough for the window. You | | | | Double hungs should slide up and down easily and |
| don't want to lift a heavy window to an opening only | | | | casements should crank in and out without hanging |
| to find it won't fit. Rough openings are usually 1" | | | | up. |
| wider and 1/2" taller than the window unit. Rough | | | | |