Non-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windows
Installation InstructionsDouble-Hung, Single-Hung,Casement, Awning, Sliding,Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact ResistantNailing Fin Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsProject Requirements: Read guide before starting installation. Readall warnings and cautions during installation. Combination units must be individuallysupported to the rough opening. Check with your local building code officialto identify and confirm compliance with localbuilding code requirements. Anchoring screws must attach to framingmembers. Failure to follow these instructions may voidproduct warranty. These instructions show images of a singlehung window installation into a wood framewall construction with weather protection inplace unless otherwise noted. Contact local authorities or waste managementcompanies for proper recycling and/or disposalof removed window or patio door. Instructions may not be right for allinstallations due to building design,construction material or methods used and/orbuilding site conditions. Consult a contractor orarchitect for recommendations. Due to ongoing product changes, updated testresults and/or new industry best practices,this installation procedure may change overtime. Visit the manufacturer’s website forcurrent installation instructions. Existing window frame, wall and weatherresistant barrier must be adequate and windowframe and wall must be structurally sound. Visit the manufacturer’s website for removalinstructions, additional installation informationand/or guides. Window must be installed to be plumb, leveland square.Double-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windows2homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsTools & materials required:Safety glassesWork glovesTape measureFramer’s squareLevelPutty knifePower driverand bitsMinimum-expandingfoam sealant orbacker rod withsealantShimsCaulk gunInterior and exteriorwindow gradesealantSelf-adheringflashing(Minimum 6" wide)House wrap tapeHammerFormable selfadhering sill flashingApproved fasteners(See fastener chart)(Minimum 6" wide)Double-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com3
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsWarnings and Cautions:Use caution when working at elevatedheights and around unit openings.Follow manufacturers’ instructions forladders and/or scaffolding. Failure todo so may result in injury or death.Follow manufacturers’ instructionsfor hand or power tools. Always wearsafety glasses. Failure to do so mayresult in injury and/or product damage.Windows and doors can be heavy.Use safe lifting techniques and areasonable number of people withenough strength to lift, carry andinstall window and door products toavoid injury and/or product damage.Sill weep doors are small parts and,if swallowed, could pose a chokinghazard to young children.Support window in opening whileshimming. Failure to do so may resultin injury and/or product/propertydamage.Do not position sash at a 90 angle.Sash may disengage from frame andmay cause injury.Unless specifically ordered, thesewindows are not equipped with safetyglass, and if broken, could fragmentcausing injury. Many laws and buildingcodes require safety glass in locationsadjacent to or near doors. Thesewindows are available with safetyglass that may reduce the likelihoodof injury when broken. Information onsafety glass is available from your salesrepresentative.Do not apply any type of film to glass.Thermal stress conditions resulting inglass damage could occur.The use of movable insulating materialssuch as window coverings, shutters,and other shading devices may damageglass and/or vinyl.Follow instructions of foam, sealantand flashing manufacturer regardingmaterial application and compatibilitywith this product.When insulating between unit frameand rough opening or between unitswhen joining, DO NOT overpackbatt insulation or overfill with foam.Bowed jambs will result affectingproduct performance and/or properoperation of unit.Double-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windows4homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsWarnings and Cautions:Do not drill or fasten through sill.Product and/or property damage willresult.Do not coverweep holes.Property damagemay result.Do not store windows flat or in the sunor product damage may occur.Remove or cut ventilation holes inplastic shipping wrap if windows arenot installed immediately or productdamage may occur.Weep holes must face the exterior andmust be located at the bottom of thewindow or product and/or propertydamage may occur.Important safety information. Leavethis information for the buildingoccupant.Buildings constructed prior to 1978may contain lead paint which could bedisturbed during replacement. For moreinformation on proper management oflead paint, visit www.epa.gov/leadFasteners:Metal fasteners and components may corrode when exposed to preservative-treatedand/or fire-retardant treated lumber. Use approved fasteners and componentsto fasten unit. Failure to do so may cause a failure resulting in injury, property orproduct damage.Fastener Chart:ApplicationAnchor Type1X BuckImpactWood Screw1X BuckRoofing NailAnchor Size#8MinimumEmbedmentMinimumClearance toMasonry EdgeMinimumClearance toAdjacent Anchor1–1/2"NAFill every hole1–1/2"NAEvery otherholeThis fastener schedule is provided as an example of fastening requirements. Requirements may vary by product, building type,application and region. Contact your local building code official for requirements in your area.Double-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com5
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsFinishing, Cleaning and Maintenance Instructions:Do not stain or paint weatherstrip, vinyl,glass or hardware. Product damagemay occur. Read and follow finishing productinstructions and warnings on finishmaterial.Acid solutions used for cleaningmasonry or concrete will damage glass,fasteners, hardware, vinyl and metalflashing.Protect unit and follow cleaning productinstructions carefully. If acid contactsunit, wash all surfaces with waterimmediately.Abrasive cleaners will damage glassand vinyl surfaces. Clean glass using liquid glasscleaner. Clean exterior frame, sash, andinsect screens using mild detergentand water with a soft cloth or brush. For hard to clean areas use anonabrasive cleaner, alcohol-andwater or ammonia-and-water.Do not install airconditioner inwindow. Injuryand/or product orproperty damagemay occur. Do not apply any type of film toinsulating glass. Thermal stress andglass damage can result. Shadingdevices (insulated coverings,shutters, etc.) may also causethermal stress damage. For continued weather resistanceof sealant joints, follow the sealantmanufacturer’s recommendationsfor periodic maintenance.Double-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windows6homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 1Prepare rough opening.Wood FrameCheck sill plate for level. Sillmust be level. Shim sill plateif necessary.Check rough opening forplumb and level. If roughopening is not plumb or level,correct as necessary.Framer’sSquareLevelCheck opening for square bymeasuring diagonally, upperleft to lower right and upperright to lower left corner.Measurements must be within1/8". If rough opening is notsquare, correct as necessary.Inspect opening for correctsize. Opening should be 1/2"larger than window size inwidth and height.InteriorTapeMeasureDouble-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com7
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 2Nailing Fin WindowsInspect unit.Remove unit from packaging. Place uniton a clean, flat work surface.Close and lock sash if applicableto keep unit rigid and square duringinstallation.Shape WindowInterior8Single-Hung orDouble-Hung WindowPicture WindowCasement WindowInteriorInteriorInteriorAwning WindowSliding WindowInteriorInteriorhomedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 3Windows and doorscan be heavy. Use safelifting techniques anda reasonable numberof people with enoughstrength to lift, carry andinstall window and doorproducts to avoid injuryand/or product damage.Check fit of window.Temporarily place window intoopening tilting in from bottom andcheck for fit. Then remove window.Adjust opening as needed.NOTE: Exterior sheathing not shown.ExteriorNOTE: Double-Hung window shownfor illustration purposes. Theseinstructions cover Double-Hung,Single-Hung, Casement, Awning,Sliding, Picture and Shapes.Step 4Apply sill flashingApply formable selfadhering sill flashing intothe opening over the silland 6" up both jambs inone continuous piece.House WrapHouse WrapFormableSelf-AdheringSill Flashing6"House WrapHouse WrapExteriorDouble-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com9
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 5Apply sealant.Caulk Gun withExterior GradeSealantApply 3/8" bead ofexterior window gradesealant to the back sideof the nailing fin jamband head, in line with theinstallation holes.NOTE: When using barriersystem, apply a bead ofsealant to the bottom nailfin directly over the holes.Interior10homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 6Support window inopening while shimming.Failure to do so mayresult in injury and/or product/propertydamage.Place window inopening.Set shims and lift windowinto rough opening. Centerside-to-side. Check levelof unit from the interior.Do not set window unitdirectly on sill. Make sureshims are located properlyunder side jambs and anyvertical members.ShimsInteriorShims DO NOT set window unit directly on sillplate. Elevate unit on shims at sidejambs. Sill plate may bow and interferewith window operation. Unit must be properly shimmed. Failureto do so could result in product damage. Provide a minimum clearance of 1/2"from top of brick masonry to the bottomof any portion of sill. Failure to do socould result in product ingSill FlashingDouble-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com11
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 7Check for square.Measure diagonally acrossunit, upper left to lowerright and upper right tolower left corner.If measurements arewithin 1/8", unit is square.If unit is not square, adjustby inserting shims asneeded. Do not over shim.Use flatshims ifneededInteriorDouble-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windows12homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 8Check for plumb.Measure across head,center and sill of unit.Center dimensions shouldmatch head and silldimensions within 1/8".Check for plumb. Shim tostraighten side jambs asneeded. Do not over shim.Use flatshims ifneededInteriorDouble-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com13
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 9Installation screws, nails, clips and/or gusset plates must be securelyattached to the rough opening. Failureto do so will reduce the structuralperformance to less than publishedvalues resulting in product/propertydamage.Fasten window.Fasten window to opening.Make sure the head andsill are not crowned up ordown, or the jambs bowedin or out.If fastening through sill pan, seal atfastener location following sill panmanufacturer’s recommendation.Failure to do so may result in product/property damage.ImpactApproved Screw Fastener(See fastener chart on page 5.)Non-ImpactApproved Nail Fastener(See fastener chart on page 5.)Temporary TapeHouse WrapCut/FlapExposedSheathingHouse WrapHammerCheck if frame is bowed.Correct any frame bowduring installation.Failure to do so mayresult in product/property damage.NOTE: If integrated “J”channel is not used, applydrip cap into a bed ofsealant at head.PowerDriverHouse WrapHouse WrapHouse WrapExteriorIf installing an impact resistant double-hung or single-hung window,proceed to Step 10 Impact Only. Otherwise, proceed to Step 11.14homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 10Impact OnlySecure window.For impact resistant singlehung and double-hungunits only.1Impact ResistantWindows OnlyUnlock and partiallyraise the bottom sash.Slide tilt latches andtilt the bottom sash in.2Drive one approvedfastener through themid-point of each jambsecurely into framingmember. Countersinkfastener.3Tilt the bottom sash upuntil it engages in theframe.Approved Fastener(See fastener charton page 5.)Do not position sash at a 90 angle.Sash may disengage from frame andmay cause injury.Failure to apply fasteners will affectproduct performance which may resultin product and/or property damage.Damaging the balance cords will resultin a non-usable product.Double-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com15
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 11Apply remainingflashing.1Apply flashing overboth side jamb nailingfins, overlapping thesill flashing and thehead nailing fin.2Apply head flashingoverlapping sideflashing.3Fold house wrapflap down over headflashing and applyhouse wrap tape.2House WrapHouse Wrap11House WrapSelf-AdheringFlashingHouse WrapTo create a weathertightseal, make sure thatthe flashing fully coversthe entire length ofthe jambs and head ofthe window around thewindow opening. Payspecial attention to thecorners to make surethat there are not gapsin the flashing.ExteriorHouse Wrap TapeHouse Wrap Tape3House WrapHouse WrapNOTE: When using barriersystems, apply flashingat sill first, overlappingsill install flange andexisting sill flashing.Attach flashing at sidesoverlapping sill flashing.ExteriorHouse WrapDouble-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windows16homedepot.plygemwindows.com
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 12Insulate window.Insulate between frameand rough opening on allsides from the interior. DONOT overpack with backerrod or overfill with foaminsulation; bowed jambsmay result. Insulation mayexpand and affect properoperation.Completethe interiorair seal withbacker rodand sealantor minimumexpandingfoam aroundthe entireinterior of thewindow.Backer RodPuttyKnifeInteriorWhen insulating between unit frame and rough opening or between units whenjoining, DO NOT overfill with minimum expanding foam sealant or overpack withbacker rod. Bowed jambs will result affecting product performance and/or properoperation of unit.Double-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning, Sliding, Picture & ShapesNon-Impact & Impact Resistant Nailing Fin Windowshomedepot.plygemwindows.com17
American Craftsman Installation InstructionsStep 13Finish interior and exterior.Finish interior and exterior as appropriate.A minimum of 1/4" is required around exterior perimeter of unit between frame andsiding. Masonry/Brick Veneer installations require a minimum 1/2" space along silland 1/4" space around the remaining perimeter.The space between the masonary/brick veneer should be finished with backer rodand sealant. 2021 American Craftsman, part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. REVA/072118homedepot.plygemwindows.com
Apply sill flashing Apply formable self-adhering sill flashing into the opening over the sill and 6" up both jambs in one continuous piece. Formable Self-Adhering Sill Flashing 6" House Wrap House Wrap House Wrap House Wrap NOTE: Double-Hung window shown for illustration purposes. These instructions cover Double-Hung, Single-Hung, Casement, Awning,
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