how to install Finless windows?

Started by sharbin, September 15, 2009, 10:22:23 AM

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MountainDon

The theory is that you want to seal the sides and the top of each window and leave space at the bottom for water to drain out, if/when it gets in there.

That would mean installing something like Vycor to the sides, stuck to the aluminum sides and curved to stick to the house wrap. Then the same at the top in a manner to lead the water out.

Maybe this will help?
http://www.finehomebuilding.com/how-to/articles/flashing-replacement-windows.aspx

Look for metal drip cap material you can use above the window.

I've never done this actual thing so I'm grasping at straws with you.
Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.

MountainDon

Just because something has been done and has not failed, doesn't mean it is good design.