C. Fold down top flap of water resistive barrier (6C).

6C

 

D. Apply flashing tape to diagonal cuts. Cut pieces of

 

flashing tape at least 1" longer than the diagonal cuts

 

in the water resistive barrier. Apply the tape covering

6D

the entire diagonal cut in the water resistive barrier

 

at both upper corners of the window.

6D

Note: Be sure to overlap the top corners (6D).

7 INTERIOR SEAL

Caution: Ensure use of low pressure polyurethane window and door insulating foam and strictly follow the foam

manufacturer’s recommendations for application. Use of high pressure foams

or improper application of the foam may cause the window frame to bow and 7A hinder operation.

A. Apply insulating foam sealant. From the interior, insert the

Interior

 

NOZZLE OFLTHE APPLICATOR APPROXIMATELY EDEEP INTOTHEDSPACEP

 

between the window and the rough opening and apply a 1"

 

deep bead of foam. This will allow room for expansion of the

 

FOAM AND WILLNMINIMIZEESQUEEZEEOUT )FFUSINGSFOAM OTHER THANM

 

'REATA3TUFF ­ 7INDOWWANDA$OORO)NSULATINGA&OAMA3EALANT BYY

 

the Dow chemical Company, allow the foam to cure completely

 

USUALLY  TOL HOURS TBEFOREEPROCEEDING TOITHEGNEXT STEP

 

Note: DO NOT completely fill the space from the back of

 

the fin to the interior face of the opening.

 

B. Check window operation (vent units only) by opening and

 

closing the window.

 

Note: If the window does not operate correctly, check to make sure it is still plumb, level,

square and that the sides are not bowed. If adjustments are required, remove the foam with

a serrated knife. Adjust the shims, and reapply the insulating foam sealant.

8 SEALING 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 that corresponds 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

 

 

VINYL/STEEL

 

 

 

 

 

SIDING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUCCO

 

Backer Rod and

 

Backer Rod and

 

 

Sealant typical

 

 

Sealant typical

 

Insulating

3/8" Clearance

Insulating

3/8" Clearance

Insulating

Accessory Groove

Accessory Groove

Foam

Foam

 

 

Perimeter Sealant

Foam

 

Perimeter Sealant

 

 

 

 

 

 

must extend to

 

 

must extend to

 

 

 

 

 

 

room side of

 

 

room side of

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessory Groove.

 

 

Accessory Groove.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3/8”

 

3/8"

 

3/8"

 

 

 

 

 

WOOD SIDING

 

 

 

WITH TRIM

WOOD

 

1/2"

1/2"

1/2"

SIDING

Min.

Min.

 

Min.

 

Sealant typical

 

 

 

3/8" Clearance

 

Sealant typical

Insulating

 

 

Accessory Groove

 

1/8" Clearance

Foam

Insulating

 

 

Perimeter Sealant

 

 

Foam

 

 

must extend to

Accessory

 

 

 

room side of

 

Groove

 

Accessory Groove.

 

 

 

3/8"

 

 

 

 

 

1/8"

Backer Rod and

Sealant typical

3/8" Clearance

Accessory Groove

Perimeter Sealant

must extend to

room side of

Accessory Groove.

1/2" Min.

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Pella 80ED0101 Interior Seal, Sealing the Window to the Exterior Wall Cladding, fin to the interior face of the opening

80ED0101 specifications

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