Caulk subfloor.
On subfloor at opening, place very large beads of caulk. Run beads full width
of opening.
Use Only Elastomeric or
Polyurethane sealant.
Avoid call backs due to leaks! Use an entire tube of caulking to seal between sill and subfloor.
Recommended: Sill Pan Installation.
1. If you are using a sill pan | 1. |
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the sill as shown in step 3 below. Lay the right and left sill pan ends tightly against the rough opening.
2.2. Check center section for proper
length, if necessary cut with a
hacksaw or tin snips Be sure to
allow at least 2” of overlap at
joint
Note: For openings less than
Enmasille el subsuelo y la parte infferior del umbral.
Nota:
Si se usa unprolongador de umbral, aplique una gran cantidad de masi- lla en la union entre el prolongador de umbral, `aplique una gran cantidad de masilla en la union entre el prolongador y el umbral.
En el subsuelo que esta debajo del umbral, aplique masilla` en abunda- ancia y de modo que coincida con la que aplico en el umbral. Las lineas
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raciones! Use todo el tubo de masilla para sellar entre el umbral y el subsuelo.
3.Liberally coat the overlapped areas and the recessed areas of the end pieces with PVC CEMENT ONLY and hold or clamp together long enough to ensure a good bond. Keep in mind that cooler temperatures require longer bonding times. For added protection spread a bead of caulking along glue joints.
4.
3. (Multiple Center Piece)
3. (Single Center Piece)
Openings less than 52 1/2"
PVC cement
4.To prevent air infiltration. Run a bead of caulking along the lower interior edge of the sill pan. Additional caulking could affect the performance of the sill pan.
