Pella 802Q0102 installation instructions Sealing the Window to the Exterior Wall Cladding, 5A$

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5SEALING THE WINDOW TO THE EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING

When applying siding, brick veneer or other exterior ﬁnish material, leave adequate space between the window frame and the material for sealant. Refer to the illustration corresponding to your ﬁnish material.

Note: The sealant details shown are standard recommendations from the sealant industry. Contact your sealant supplier for recommendations and instructions for these and any other applications.

BRICK VENEER

Backer rod

and

sealant

typical

Insulate and seal

VINYL/STEEL

SIDING

Insulate

and seal

	WOOD
Backer rod	SIDING
and
sealant
typical
	Insulate
	and seal

Sealant typical

1/4"

1/4"

min.

1/4"

1/4"

min.

SOUTHWESTERN WALL

WITH STUCCO

1/8"

STUCCO WITH INSULATION BOARD

1/4"

1/4" min.

1/4"

1/4" min.

A.Insert closed cell foam backer rod into the space around the window as deep as it will go. This should

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Note: Backer rod adds shape and depth for the sealant line.

B.Apply a bead of high quality exterior grade sealant to the entire perimeter of the window.

C.Shape, tool and clean excess sealant. When

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Note: This method creates a more ﬂexible sealant line capable of expanding and contracting.

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Contents Door ﬂashing tape or equivalent JDOYDQLHGURRŵQJQDLOVOEEquivalent high quality, multi-purpose sealant Window and door foam sealant do not use highConﬁrm the window will ﬁt the opening. Measure all Rough Opening PreparationCut the water resistive barrier Apply sill ﬂashing tape #2. Cut a piece of ﬂashing tapeRemove plastic wrap and cardboard packaging from Setting and Fastening the WindowTWO or More People will be Required for the Following Steps Check the window operation.5HPRYHWKHSODVWLFInterior Seal Integrating the Window to the Water Resistive BarrierApply side ﬂashing tape. Cut two pieces of ﬂashing Apply flashing tape to diagonal cuts. Cut pieces5A$ Shape, tool and clean excess sealant. WhenSealing the Window to the Exterior Wall Cladding Frame sill groove located on Bottom window frame member Applying Installation FinsTo Install the Windows Proceed to C Finish Care and Maintenance Important Notice