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YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:
ŘCedar or Impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20)
Ř2" galvanized roofing nails (1/4 lb.)
ŘClosed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer
(24 to 32 ft.)
ŘPella® SmartFlash™ foil backed butyl window
and door flashing tape or equivalent
ŘPella Window and Door Installation Sealant or
equivalent high quality, multi-purpose sealant
(2 to 3 tubes per door)
ŘLow expansion, low pressure polyurethane
insulating window and door foam sealant
- DO NOT use high pressure or latex foams
ŘPella aluminum sill support or 2 x 4 wood blocking
ŘInterior trim and/or jamb extensions (15 to 40 ft.)
FOR MULLION APPLICATIONS:
ŘI bar joining connector
ŘPella silicone foam tape
ŘMullion end plug (2)
ŘField applied fins (4 pcs. per unit)
ŘHead drip fin (Vertical Mullion applications only)
TOOLS REQUIRED:
ŘTape measure
ŘLevel
ŘSquare
ŘHammer
ŘStapler
ŘHacksaw
ŘSealant gun
ŘScissors or Utility knife
ŘScrewdrivers
Ř(#2 Phillips with 8" shaft and small
flat blade)
ŘRubber mallet
ŘDrill
Installation will require two or more
persons for safety reasons.
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A. Confirm the opening is plumb and level.
Ensure the bottom of the rough opening does
not slope towards the interior.
Note: It is critical the bottom is level.
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4th cut:
Make a 6" cut up from
each top corner at a 45
o
angle to allow the water
resistive barrier to be lapped
over the fin at the head of
the door.
1st cut
2nd cut
3rd cut
Water Resistive Barrier
1C
B. Confirm the door will fit the opening. Measure all
four sides of the opening to make sure it is 1/2" larger
than the door in width and height. Measure the width
at the top, bottom and center. Measure the height at
the far left side, the far right side and in the center.
Note: Solid wood blocking of 1-1/2" or more is
required around the perimeter of the opening.
Fix any problems with the rough opening before
proceeding.
C. Cut the water resistive barrier.
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ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION
1A
1B
1C