JELD-WEN JII025 Wood/Clad Wood Windows without Exterior Trim or Nailing Fin User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

for Wood/Clad Wood Windows without Exterior Trim or Nailing Fin (JII025)

COMPLETE INSTALLATION

Sealant

1. Release the building

wrap from above the
header (previously
taped up) and overlap
the header flashing.
Seal the ends with
self-adhesive flashing
or building wrap tape.

2. Seal all four corners

of the window with a
3/8" bead of sealant.
Tool into a fillet shape.

3. Seal any gaps or

openings at end of
horizontal mull joints
with sealant.

4. Create a continuous

air seal on the
interior between the
rough opening and
the window frame
with low expansion
polyurethane foam
or backer rod and sealant. On the sill, the foam or sealant must
create this air seal by integrating the back of the drain mat with the
window frame and the rough opening.

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Continuous air seal

Continuous

shim

Flashing

Sill

Rough

opening

INSTALL WINDOW - CONTINUED

Backer rod

Gap

Sealant

joint

AFTER INSTALLATION

• Install exterior wall surface

within 30 days of window
installation.

• Maintain gap of 1/4"- 3/8"

between window frame
and final exterior wall
surface.

• Adjust window for best

operation.

• Remove protective film

from cladding (if present)
immediately after
installation; remove from
glass within one year.

• Protect recently installed units from damage from plaster, paint, etc.

by covering the unit with plastic.

• Finish all exposed wood surfaces immediately following installation.

1. Apply exterior trim.
2. Apply a bead of silicone across the top, inset 1/4" from each end.
3. Cut a piece of drip cap 1/4" longer than the trim.
4. Center the drip cap on trim and mechanically fasten with appropriate

nails or screws that do not completely penetrate the frame header.

5. Release the building wrap from above the header (previously taped

up) and overlap the drip cap. Seal the cuts with self-adhesive flashing

or building wrap tape.

6. Seal the top corners of the window with a 1/4" bead of sealant and

tool into a fillet shape.

APPLY DRIP CAP TO HEADER FOR STUD-FRAMED WALLS