4 INTERIOR SEAL

Caution: Ensure use of low pressure polyurethane window and door insulating foams 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 hinder operation.

4A

 

A.Apply insulating foam sealant. From the interior, insert the nozzle of the applicator approximately 1" deep into the space 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 will minimize squeeze out. If using foam other than Great Stuff Window and Door Insulation Foam Sealant by the Dow Chemical Company, allow the foam to dry completely (usually 8 to 24 hours) before proceeding to the next step.

Note: DO NOT completely fill the space from the back of the fin to the interior face of the opening.

Interior

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.

5 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

 

Backer Rod and

 

Sealant typical

 

3/8" Clearance

 

Accessory Groove

 

Insulating

Perimeter Sealant

Insulating

Foam

Foam

must extend to room

 

side of Accessory

 

 

Groove.

 

3/8"

3/8"

 

WOOD

 

SIDING

3/8"

3/8"

Min.

Min.

 

Sealant typical

 

1/8" Clearance

 

Accessory

 

Groove

 

Insulating

 

Foam

 

1/8"

Backer Rod and Sealant typical

3/8" Clearance

Accessory Groove

Perimeter Sealant must extend to room side of Accessory Groove.

WOOD SIDING

WITH TRIM

Sealant typical

3/8" Clearance

 

Accessory Groove

Insulating

Perimeter Sealant

Foam

must extend to room

 

side of Accessory

 

Groove.

3/8"

3/8"

Min.

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Pella 812WO100 installation instructions Interior Seal, Sealing the Window to the Exterior Wall Cladding

812WO100 specifications

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