Roll of 4 in wide material.
Installing a vinyl window with a nailing flange.
A window without a nailing fin that has a face flange trim only.
In the first part of this guide to installing a window with nailing flanges you will learn how to place the window in the opening how to add shims to the.
Nail the bottom flange only.
These flanges help when placing the windows although you may need a slightly smaller opening than with an ordinary window as you will not have to shim the edges when you install a window.
Installation clip a vinyl accessory that snaps into the accessory groove of some fixed.
Nailing fin an independent accessory that attaches to a window jamb to help ensure window is installed properly and will resist bowing and warping over time.
However calculate your vinyl frame size before deciding on length.
Metal and vinyl windows have an integral flange also known as a nailing fin that attaches to the house.
The nail needs to be long enough to go through the vinyl slot and into the wood window frame to a depth of at least 3 4 inch.
We use a pneumatic nailer on metal flanged windows.
It s a great option for your home especially if you re an avid diyer.
How to install a vinyl window with integral nailing fin.
Also called nail fin.
If you re siding right against the window.
Flush fin windows may also be known as flange stucco flange or florida flange windows.
Once the flange is firmly fastened there is no need to anchor the window jamb.
If you need to replace a smaller bathroom or larger bay window the process of how to remove windows will involve the same steps.
Sash moveable part of the window makes the window go up and down.
Head expander a vinyl accessory used to cover the head of the window in some retrofit applications.
It s great for keeping water and moisture outside of your home.
Flashing tape photo 6 is a thick pliable waterproof tape that goes under or over nailing window flanges sill and top flashing and house wrap.
Available wherever you buy your windows it s usually sold in a 50 ft.
Drive nails by hand or use galvanized pan head screws when working with vinyl flanged.
Because the flange has to be attached to the rough opening of a wall the process of how to install a vinyl window with nailing flanges is a bit different than other window install projects.
The impact of a nail gun can crack vinyl easily especially in cold weather.
