Installing A Vinyl Window With A Nailing Flange

Combine this 3 4 inch with the width of your vinyl windows for an estimated nail length.

Installing a vinyl window with a nailing flange.

Make sure the windowsill is level then nail the bottom flange every 8 in. Also called nail fin. It s a great option for your home especially if you re an avid diyer. 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.

Metal and vinyl windows have an integral flange also known as a nailing fin that attaches to the house. Once the flange is firmly fastened there is no need to anchor the window jamb. 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. The impact of a nail gun can crack vinyl easily especially in cold weather.

Roll of 4 in wide material. 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. Drive nails by hand or use galvanized pan head screws when working with vinyl flanged. Sash moveable part of the window makes the window go up and down.

However calculate your vinyl frame size before deciding on length. For a general vinyl framing nail choose a 1 1 2 inch size. Available wherever you buy your windows it s usually sold in a 50 ft. Installation clip a vinyl accessory that snaps into the accessory groove of some fixed.

If you re siding right against the window. We use a pneumatic nailer on metal flanged windows. Flush fin windows may also be known as flange stucco flange or florida flange windows. How to install a vinyl window with integral nailing fin.

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. Nail the bottom flange 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. It s great for keeping water and moisture outside of your home.

If you need to replace a smaller bathroom or larger bay window the process of how to remove windows will involve the same steps.