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   frammer52 | May 04, 2009 04:29am | #1

   roofers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   Look up the installation manual online for the window, each manufactoror is different and you must follow to get any hope of warrentee paying for anything!!

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   blownonfuel | May 04, 2009 04:46am | #2

   Roofing nails Chief?I have the install manual but it does not say house wrap or felt etc. it just states weather barrier. Can I use wrap over the felt?

   Edited 5/3/2009 9:47 pm ET by blownonfuel

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   cargin | May 04, 2009 06:02am | #3

   blown

   I would use Tyvek Flex wrap on the sill.

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   Then install your window with roofing nails.

   Then use straight wrap by Tyvek dwn the sides.

   The you can straight wrap the top of the window to the OSB, then fold your tar paper own onto the top of the window.

   In review flange goes over wrap on the bottom. Flange goes under the wrap at the top. Tar paper goes over the flange at the top.

   I use Tyvek . we cut the Tyvek flush with the framing at the top, slit each corner at a 45 and fold it up. Install flex wrap on sill, install window, flash sides and top then fold Tyvek down and tape it with a couple of 1" gaps in the seams to allow water to escape if it makes it behind the Tyvek.

   Weather barrier or water resistant barrier are fancy names for house wrap, tar paper  and Tyvek. Here is Tyvek's site for flashing before house wrap.

   http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek_Weatherization/en_US/assets/downloads/05IntFlangeWindowBEFORE.pdf

   Here is a window done.

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   Rich

   Rich

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   blownonfuel | May 04, 2009 03:15pm | #4

   Thanks Rich. Can I use the  wrap over my faelt since I already have that on the osb?

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   cargin | May 04, 2009 03:29pm | #5

   blown

   Yes

   I always wrap 1st then install flashing and windows.

   Pictures are from a repair job.

   Tyvek also has a site with instructions for wrap 1st, flash 2nd

   Rich

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   blownonfuel | May 04, 2009 04:07pm | #6

   Thanks Rich. Just staple the wrap just like felt? How many nails per window?

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   cargin | May 04, 2009 04:58pm | #7

   blown

   The wrap is peel and stick, you won't have time to staple.

   Put a nail in every slot.

   Might want to use a couple of screws until you know the window is set just right.

   Or if you can't hit the nail without damageing the window.

   Of course us pros never miss. LOL

   Rich

    

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   frammer52 | May 04, 2009 05:02pm | #8

   Don't forget to caulk the flanges.  We nail ervery 3rd hole.  Shoot vinyl isn't that heavy.

    

   I would still look up the window man. online for there online install guide.  Just to make sure.

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   blownonfuel | May 04, 2009 06:36pm | #9

   Will do guys. Thanks