I’m halfway through the addition on my garage for a workshop. I’ve put in two large 3’x6′ openings for some windows and I’m determined to put in bifold windows. My location is Southern California, so weather isn’t rough, and I’ve put together my plan for hinges, trollies, tracks, weatherstriping, etc inspired by the handful of manufacturers in Australia that make this type of window. I realize that making ones own windows is not usually recommended, but I think my climate and workshop environment is probably fit for the challenge.
I’m looking for ideas on how to do flashing for a window frame that doesn’t have a nail fin. One thought is to use galvanized Z flashing embedded into a groove cut in the frame. Another is to use the Dupont special flashing materials, however, these only seem to be available in long rolls for >>$100, much more than I need.
The old wood windows on house back East don’t have nail fins, perhaps folks can advise how these are flashed? Thanks for your thoughts!
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Normally, you have an exterior casing. You can use a standard pre-bent metal flashing to fit the thickness of the casing you choose or make your own. Nailing fins only come on vinyl or metal clad windows. A majority of windows are just wood. Follow standard procedures.
vicor type products
suitable for your use do not come only real long and $$$.
Here's a quick link I found, tho you can certainly find products in good building supply houses in your area.
http://www.dhcsupplies.com/store/m/13-Fortifiber.html
Read up on their uses and choose one appropriate for your project.
Another good source for design would be to search companies like Andersen for their line drawings on wood window construction. Andersen has been around for ages, they have details on construction that worked way b/4 fins.