Instructions / Assembly

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
for Wood/Clad Wood Windows with Exterior Trim or Nail Fin (JII024)
Newer construction methods have led to an increase in air and water
tightness in buildings. This frequently leads to negative air pressure
inside the home, which can draw water through very small openings.
Our installation method integrates the window with the weather
barrier of the structure (typically building wrap).
Thank you for s e l e c t i n g JELD-WEN products. Attached are
JELD-WEN’s recommended installation instructions for metal clad wood
windows with nailing fin or primed wood windows with exterior
trim. While the use of these installation instructions is recommended,
installation in strict compliance with AAMA specications (2400-02) is
an alternate method of installation and will not affect the JELD-WEN
limited warranty.
Not all window types may be installed into every wall condition in all
areas. Consult your local building code ofcial for applicable building
codes and regulations. Local building code requirements supersede
recommended installation instructions.
Please Note! These instructions do not apply to bow and bay windows
and apply only to windows with a horizontal at sill. Installations
where the sill is higher than 35 feet above ground level, or any product
installation into a wall condition not specically addressed in these
instructions must be designed by an architect or structural engineer.
Failure to install windows into square, level, and plumb openings could
result in denial of warranty claims for operational or performance
problems.
Note to Installer: Provide a copy of these instructions to the building
owner. By installing this product, you acknowledge the terms and
conditions of the limited product warranty as part of the terms of the
sale.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & GLOSSARY
ROUGH OPENINGS
GLOSSARY
Applied Nailing Fin
A mechanically attached vinyl n that creates a ange around the
perimeter of the window and is used to attach the window to the rough
opening
Buck
A wood framework attached to the masonry inside a window or patio
door rough opening.
Integral Nailing Fin
A n that is part of the extruded aluminum cladding and used to attach
the window to the rough opening.
Masonry Clip
A galvanized metal strap that secures the window to the structure.
Mulled Unit
Two or more window units structurally joined together.
Precast Sill
A pre-formed concrete block placed in the sill of a masonry/block wall to
support a window.
Shiplap
The layering method in which each layer overlaps the layer below it so
that water runs down the outside.
Estimated Install
Time for New
Construction
First Time: 4.0 hr.
Experienced: 2.5 hr.
Professional: 1.5 hr.
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Buck
Sheathed Wall
This installation guide specically addresses masonry/block wall,
sheathed wall and open-stud construction.
MASONRY/BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION
This installation assumes that
a framework of studs (often
called a buck) has already been
properly fastened and sealed to
the concrete/masonry wall by a
building professional.
FULLY SHEATHED WALL CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing is covered by sheathing. Windows will be mounted
ush against the sheathing. This installation assumes building wrap is
properly installed prior to installation.
OPEN-STUD CONSTRUCTION
The wall framing must be
covered by backing support
before the window can be
installed. The window will be
mounted with the nailing n/
exterior trim ush against the
applied backing support.
This backing support should be a
non water-degradable, thin (max.
1/8" thick) sheet material such
as vinyl sheeting. Completely
surround the rough opening with
the backing support. Backing support must be applied before building
wrap.
Trimmer
studs
Header
Sheathing
King
stud