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Rough opening preparation, C. cut the water resistive barrier (1c) – Pella 812W0100 User Manual

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YOU WILL NEED TO SUPPLY:

TOOLS REQUIRED:

• Cedar or Impervious shims/spacers (12 to 20)

• 2" galvanized roofing nails (1/4 lb.)

• Closed cell foam backer rod/sealant backer (12 to 30 ft.)

• Pella

®

SmartFlash

foil backed butyl window and door

flashing tape or equivalent

• High quality exterior grade polyurethane or silicone sealant

(1 tube per window)

• Great Stuff

Window and Door Insulating Foam Sealant

by the Dow Chemical Company or equivalent low pressure

polyurethane window and door foam - DO NOT use high

pressure or latex foams

• Interior trim and/or jamb extensions (15 to 40 ft.)

• Tape measure
• Level
• Square
• Hammer
• Stapler
• Scissors or utility knife
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• Sealant gun

SEALANT

SEALANT

REMEMBER TO USE APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

A. Verify the opening is plumb and level.

Note: It is critical that the bottom is level.

B. Verify the window will fit the opening.

Measure all four sides of the opening to make

sure it is 3/4" larger than the window in

both width and height. On larger openings

measure the width and height in several

places to ensure the header or studs are not

bowed.
Note: 1-1/2" or more of solid wood blocking

is required around the perimeter of the

opening. Fix any problems with the rough

opening before proceeding.

Interior

1A

Interior

1B

C. Cut the water resistive barrier (1C).

1D

Exterior

4th cut:

Make a 6" cut up from

each top corner at a 45˚

angle to allow the water

resistive barrier to be

lapped over the fin at the

head of the window.

1st cut

2nd

cut

3rd cut

Water Resistive Barrier

1C

4

th

cut:

Make a 6" cut up from

each top corner at a 45°

angle to allow the water

resistive barrier to be

lapped over the fin at the
head of the window.

1

st

cut

2

nd

cut

Water Resistive Barrier

5

th

cut:

Cut down to meet the 6"

45° cut on each corner.

1C

3

rd

cut

D. Fold the water resistive barrier (1D). Fold

side flaps into the opening and staple to

inside wall. Fold top flap up and temporarily

fasten with flashing tape.

*Additional shape cut patterns at end of instruction.

Exterior

1D

1

ROUGH OPENING PREPARATION