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Fastening Methods
Although structural installations may involve fastening with wood brick mould casing, there are three ways to fasten
your jambsto theopening for structural purposes. #8 Wood screws (or 3/16″ concreteanchors), installationbrackets,
or structural masonry clips. Refer to the “Installation Methods and Fastener Spacing Chart” for proper fastening
requirements for your particular product. Illustrations show a concrete block opening but apply to typical wood frame
construction as well.
Wood BMC
1. Fasten units using wood brickmould casing with 16d
casing nails spaced at the range specified in the
“Installation Methods and Fastener Spacing
Chart”. See figure 7.
Figure 7
16D
casing
nails
Masonry Clips/Installation Brackets
1. Depending on construction method or wall type, you
may need to modify the structural masonry clip to fit
the opening. Once bent around the framing or open-
ing, drill two 5/32″
(5) holes in the bracket no more
than 1/4″
(6) from the edge of the framing. See
figure 8.
2. Similar to masonry clips, you may need to modify
your installation brackets for proper fastening.
3. Once your brackets or clips have been wrapped
around the framing/buck/opening, fasten with two
#8 x 1 5/8″ screws. Angle the screws approximately
15 degrees away from the window. Always s him
above or behind installation brackets.
Figure 8
1/4″
5/32″ holes
Shim
Screws
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