Andersen Corporation - PRE-ASSEMBLED FLAT EXTERIOR TRIM OR BRICK MOULD APPLICATION GUIDE Product Demo

PRE-ASSEMBLED FLAT EXTERIOR TRIM OR BRICK MOULD APPLICATION GUIDE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

• Introduction

  • Andersen® exterior trim is not intended for use on non Andersen products.

  • Window must be properly flashed prior to exterior trim application.

  • Andersen exterior trim system does not provide structural support or function as a water management component.

  • If you have questions call 1-888-888-7020 Monday -Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday
  8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Standard Time. For more information and/ or installation guides visit andersenwindows.com/ exteriortrim

• Parts and Supplies

  Parts Included:

  • (1) Pre-assembled Trim
  
  • (1) Drip Cap [full width]
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  Trim Styles Available:
  
  • Flat Trim with Sill nose [used in this guide]
  
  • Flat Trim - Four Sides
  
  • Brick Mould with Sill nose
  
  • Brick Mould - Four Sides

  Additional Parts Required:
  
  • Attachment Strips [required only if unit does not have pre-applied trim flange]

  Tools Needed:

  • Safety Glasses
  
  • Tape Measure
  
  • Drill/Driver
  
  • Pencil
  
  • Utility Knife
  
  • Putty Knife
  
  • Caulk Gun
  
  • #2 Phillips Bit

  Supplies Needed:
  
  • Flashing
  
  • #6 Deck Screws that provide 1” minimum embedment into solid framing
  
  • Sealant
  
  • Backer Rod
  
  • House Wrap Tape
  
  • Low-Expanding Foam

• For Existing or New Construction

  For existing windows, begin at Step 4:
  Remove Old Flashing.  For new Construction or Full Frame Replacement projects, begin at Step 7: Install New Flashing.

• Remove Old Flashing

  • Fold top flap of house wrap up.

  • Remove top flashing and discard.

  • Remove drip cap and discard.

• Replace Flashing

  • Remove sealant at top.

  • Extend top flap cuts; raise and retape house wrap.

• Beginning of New Install Projects

  and Continuation of Existing Window Projects.

• Install New Flashing

  • Apply new top flashing, overlapping side flashing.

• Measure & Fit

  • Measure window width and height to verify size.

  • Measure width and height of trim assembly to verify fit.
  

• Attachment Strips / All Andersen A-Series, 400/200 Windows

  All Andersen® A-Series, 400 Series Casement, Awning, Gliding and 200 Series Tilt-Wash Double-Hung Windows

  • Center attachment strips tight against window at sides, head and sill.

  • Fasten at each end and every other hole.

   

• Attachment Strips / 400 Series Woodwright

  400 Series Woodwright®, Tilt-Wash Double-Hung, Double-Hung Picture and 200 Series Narroline® Double-Hung Windows

  • Center attachment strips tight against window at sides and head; fasten at each end and every other hole.

  • Center attachment strip flush with lowest part of sill and fasten at each end and every other hole.

• Caulk & Position Trim

  • Apply sealant to lip of bottom flat trim or brick mould.

  • Apply sealant bead under sill full width.

• Place Trim

  • Position trim around window and push firmly into place.

• Install Drip Cap

  • Apply sealant at top only; quickly go to next step.

  • Place drip cap [full width] in sealant, centering over window.

  • Apply flashing over drip cap leg.

  • Fold house wrap down and tape.

• Gap For Sealing

  • Leave gap between siding/stucco/brick and exterior trim for sealing:

  • Trim Siding & Stucco: 1/4 inch at Head/Side/Sill.

  • Brick: 1/4 inch at Head/Side; 1/2 inch at Sill.

• Weather-Tight Finish

  • Insert backer rod on both sides and bottom.

  • Apply sealant to both sides and bottom.

• Conclusion

   

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