The Contractor's Guide to installing Vinyl Windows                            47              ©2022 AWDI, LLC Do not reproduce without permission
New Exterior 
Trim 3/8”  
wider to  
form 
Blindstop
Flashing over sill 
with up-turned
edge at back to 
create Sill Pan
Cap Nail
Fastener to
create drain 
path out
Sealant
Shims to establish
drainage path 
to front
Step 10:
Re-apply interior
trim and seal for 
finish as necessary.
Finish
Details:
Step 9:
Set 2 shims 
(minimum 1/16”;
maximum 1/8”)
about 2 inches in
from each
side on the sill.
Place the new 
window into the
opening, on the
two shims and
against  the 
exterior trim,
pressing against
the sealant. 
Shim the new win-
dow as necessary
to insure it is
plumb and square.
Using the supplied
mounting screws,
anchor the new
window to the
opening framing.
Step 11:
Caulk seal the 
perimeter taking care
not to seal the sill in
any way that would
block weep drainage.
SAMPLE MANUAL

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