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Illustrated above is a cross-section of a properly installed window:
- Simpson Strong Ties are used to secure the window frame to the building framing.
- Stainless steel screws are used to fasten the Simpson Strong Ties to the window frame and building frame
- Foam Insulating Sealant is applied to the interior seam; silicon is used on the exterior seam
- Building paper and window/door flashing is properly placed on and around the RO (rough opening)
Steps to fasten and weather-proof the window or door:
- Use Simpson Strap Tie #MSTC28, or the strap tie specified by your European Architectural Supply representative. Consult with your EAS representative to determine the number of ties used and spacing.
- Building paper and window/door flashing should be on and around the RO per manufacturer's specifications
- The Simpson Strap is first screwed to the window frame.
- Next, the window is placed into the RO and is shimmed plumb, level and square.
- The Simpson Strap Ties are bent into the interior framing and then screwed into place.
- Once the window is plumb, level and secure, foam-seal the interior seams and silicon the exterior seams
- All units are fully finished: All the wood surfaces you see are the final finish. They should be protected from paints, stucco, drywall dust, and debris created by other trades working nearby.
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