Nailing Vinyl Windows

Vinyl windows are a popular choice for home builders as well as for homeowners who wish to upgrade their windows.

Nailing vinyl windows. When the window is plumb level and square you may begin securing the window to the opening by nailing 1 galvanized nails through the pre punched holes in the nail fins. However calculate your vinyl frame size before deciding on length. Vinyl windows are available for new construction and include a nailing fin along the perimeter of the window frame for quick and easy installation to the building s framework. Combine this 3 4 inch with the width of your vinyl windows for an estimated nail length.

Metal and vinyl windows have an integral flange also known as a nailing fin that attaches to the house. Project source 20000s series 23 5 in x 29 5 in vinyl new construction white single hung window. The vinyl nailing fin your project needs. The nail needs to be long enough to go through the vinyl slot and into the wood window frame to a depth of at least 3 4 inch.

Homeowners often opt for vinyl and metal windows because they have a nailing flange that attaches to your home to keep water out. Once the flange is firmly fastened there is no need to anchor the window jamb. Notice that the pre punched holes are oblong this is to allow the window to shift slightly as vinyl expands and contracts with temperature fluctuations. Integral nailing fins are called integral because the nailing fin and the window frame are extruded as one solid piece.

It s a great option for your home especially if you re an avid diyer. When the windows are assembled all four corners are melted welded together creating a sealed shell around the entire perimeter of the window. For a general vinyl framing nail choose a 1 1 2 inch size. Integral fins are only found on vinyl windows.