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Old 11-04-2009, 09:51 PM   #1
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Default Stucco lath around new windows
Do I need to put a j channel around my new contruction vinyl windows? and whats the proper way to secure diamond mesh?

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Old 11-04-2009, 10:06 PM   #2
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my windows already had a channel around them so I would say yes to the first part and I put my lath up with a roofing nailer and roofing nails it was a lot faster then trying to nail it by hand
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Old 11-04-2009, 10:09 PM   #3
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did your windows have a little lip around the outer edge of the frame too? Ive been wondering what its for. Got these windows at hd supply so the info attached is pretty minimal.
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yeah if we are thinking the same thing they did.I got mine at a surplus shop near me they were grandview windows but were just like an anderson when put side by side but a hell of a lot less expensive
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