| Vinyl Garden Windows |
Recommended Installation Guide
The recommended installation methods should not be construed as set instructions or the only possible or correct way of installing garden windows. Actual field conditions and construction characteristics in various geographical areas will dictate variances in installation methods and are the sole responsibility of the independent garden window installation professional. |
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INTERIOR FRAME MOUNT
Installation instruction without removing
Windows Frame and Brick Mold
A = Width of Brick Opening
B = Height of Brick Opening
Greenhouse window should be
'A' Less 1/2" & 'B' Less 1/2"
Which allows 1/4" Clearance |
- Remove existing window do not remove frame or brick mold.
- Reinforce existing brick mold to existing frame with 2 1/2" wood screws every 10"
- Fasten wood spacer to window frame with #10 wood screws so that wood spacer is flush with brick mold (see illustration 1).
- Apply a continuous bead of caulking in the center of brick mold [A] (refer to cross-section) and a second bead of caulking where the mold meets the brick [B] - all around frame.
- Insert unit firmly against brick mold. (see illustration 2) and fasten unit to brick mold with 2 1/2" screws every 10" from inside of unit (see cross section). Note: screw goes into brick mold diagonally.
- Apply a continuous bead of caulking or silicone on the inside where vinyl meets brick mold or wood frame [C].
- Apply another bead of caulking continuously around the exterior where brick meets greenhouse window [D].
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If no brick mold exists and window frame is set back more than 2 1/4" then extend existing frame with wood filler so that the brick mold set back is between (min) 1 1/2" to (max) 2 1/8" from face of brick.
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