nailing flange on new window.

02-05-2012, 04:50 PM	#1
gkaro Member     Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 91	nailing flange on new window. Hi all. New construction, new vinyl Windows with brick mould and nailing flange. Do I need to also support the window with screws through the frame, or is the flange enough? thanks.

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02-05-2012, 05:00 PM	#2
titanoman Disabled wood vet     Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,646	nailing flange on new window. Just the flange.

02-05-2012, 05:05 PM	#3
gkaro Member     Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 91	nailing flange on new window. Thanks. Reason I ask is that it is a 70" tall * 42" wide double casement. Seems to flex in the centre if you push on the frame inside out.....?

02-05-2012, 05:10 PM	#4
titanoman Disabled wood vet     Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,646	nailing flange on new window. Quote: Originally Posted by gkaro Thanks. Reason I ask is that it is a 70" tall * 42" wide double casement. Seems to flex in the centre if you push on the frame inside out.....? Don't do that then. Just kidding. Last edited by titanoman; 02-06-2012 at 07:15 AM.

02-05-2012, 05:22 PM	#5
gkaro Member     Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 91	nailing flange on new window. I've flashed on the outside of the flange with blueskin. Does it also need alum flash on top?

02-06-2012, 06:34 AM	#6
Windows on Wash Exterior Construction     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: VA, MD, DC Posts: 3,493	nailing flange on new window. You should. It is an extra layer of protection and well worth the investment. Never rely on peel and stick alone. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-06-2012, 07:16 AM	#7
HomeSealed Windows & Remodeling     Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Milwaukee,WI Posts: 1,185	nailing flange on new window. IMO, the mechanical flashing (proper layering) should always be the primary water management system. Caulks, tapes, etc are additional layers of protection. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-07-2012, 07:21 AM	#8
gkaro Member     Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 91	nailing flange on new window. Ok thanks. Will do. I have one more question.. I understand the layering at the top, and along the sides. What I can't picture is how the bottom of the window is layered/sealed with the nailing flange and siding. Does the siding just get cut up under/against the brick mould and sealed with caulking? Thanks

02-07-2012, 08:37 AM	#9
Windows on Wash Exterior Construction     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: VA, MD, DC Posts: 3,493	nailing flange on new window. Google "Window Flashing" there are a ton of videos out there that will help illustrate the procedures but you should have a 1-piece layer (sill pan or flashing) as well. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.