![1ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION](/images/new-backgrounds/54645/546453x1.webp)
YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:
Ř Cedar or Impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20)
Ř 2" galvanized roofing nails (1/4 lb.)
Ř Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer (24 to 32 ft.)
Ř Pella® SmartFlash™ foil backed butyl window and door flashing tape or equivalent
Ř Pella Window and Door Installation Sealant or equivalent high quality,
(2 to 3 tubes per door) |
Ř Low expansion, low pressure polyurethane insulating window and door foam sealant - DO NOT use high pressure or latex foams
Ř Pella aluminum sill support or 2 x 4 wood blocking Ř Interior trim and/or jamb extensions (15 to 40 ft.)
FOR MULLION APPLICATIONS: Ř I bar joining connector
Ř Pella silicone foam tape Ř Mullion end plug (2)
Ř Field applied fins (4 pcs. per unit)
Ř Head drip fin (Vertical Mullion applications only)
TOOLS REQUIRED: Ř Tape measure
Ř Level Ř Square
Ř Hammer
Ř Stapler Ř Hacksaw
Ř Sealant gun
Ř Scissors or Utility knife Ř Screwdrivers
Ř (#2 Phillips with 8" shaft and small flat blade)
Ř Rubber mallet Ř Drill
Installation will require two or more persons for safety reasons.
1ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION
A.Confirm the opening is plumb and level. Ensure the bottom of the rough opening does not slope towards the interior.
Note: It is critical the bottom is level.
B.Confirm the door will fit the opening. Measure all four sides of the opening to make sure it is 1/2" larger than the door in width and height. Measure the width at the top, bottom and center. Measure the height at the far left side, the far right side and in the center.
Note: Solid wood blocking of
*OUFSJPS 1A"
*OUFSJPS 1B#
C.Cut the water resistive barrier.
Water Resistive Barrier
1st cut
3rd cut 1C
2nd cut
4th cut:
Make a 6" cut up from each top corner at a 45o angle to allow the water resistive barrier to be lapped over the fin at the head of the door.