Flat Casing Integral Window Installation Integral Flat Casing
Integral Flat Casing Instructions For Milgard Essence® Windows and Doors
• Install window per Section 8 of ASTM E211207 installation standard. • Prepare Rough Opening per Window Installation Instructions. • Read all Instructions before beginning installation. • Milgard Integral Flat Casing is part of the Window Assembly.
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Integral Flat Casing Parts Flat Casing with Sill Nose Butt Joint
Flat Casing All Sides Butt Joint
Part
Description
Part #
Part
Description
Part #
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Trim Clip – Window
HA7826
1
Trim Clip – Window
HA7826
2
(Window Frame)
Varies
2
(Window Frame)
Varies
3
Sill Nose
EX7820
3
Inner Gasket
SE7670
4
Inner Gasket
SE7670
4
Outer Gasket
SE7670
5
Outer Gasket
SE7670
5
Flat Casing – Leg
EX7818
6
End Cap – Header – Left
IM7973
6
Flat Casing – Header/Sill
EX7818
7
End Cap – Header – Right
IM7972
7
#8 – 5/8” Flat Head SS Screw
FA0442
8
#8 – 5/8” Flat Head SS Screw
FA0442
8
End Cap – Left
IM7973
9
Flat Casing – Left Leg
EX7818
9
End Cap – Right
IM7972
10
Flat Casing – Header
EX7818
11
Flat Casing – Right Leg
EX7818
12
End Cap – Sill Nose – Right
IM7974
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End Cap – Sill Nose – Left
IM7975
14
Secondary Sill Key
IM7971
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Integral Flat Casing Parts Flat Casing with Sill Nose Miter Joint
Flat Casing All Sides Miter Joint
Part
Description
Part #
Part
Description
Part #
1
Trim Clip – Window
HA7826
1
Trim Clip – Window
HA7826
2
(Window Frame)
Varies
2
(Window Frame)
Varies
3
End Cap – Sill Nose – Right
IM7974
3
Inner Gasket
SE7670
4
End Cap – Sill Nose – Left
IM7975
4
Outer Gasket
SE7670
5
#8 – 5/8” Flat Head SS Screw
FA0442
5
Flat Casing – Leg
EX7818
6
Secondary Sill Key
IM7971
6
Flat Casing – Header/Sill
EX7818
7
Sill Nose
EX7820
7
#8 – 5/8” Flat Head SS Screw
FA0442
8
Inner Gasket
SE7670
8
Corner Key Accessory
IM7964
9
Outer Gasket
SE7670
10
Flat Casing – Leg – Left
EX7818
11
Flat Casing – Header
EX7818
12
Flat Casing – Leg – Right
EX7818
13
Corner Key Accessory
IM7964
4
Integral Flat Casing Corners Top Miter Front / Back
Bottom Miter Back / Front
Top Flush Front / Back
Bottom Flush Back / Front
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Integral Flat Casing Corners Top Horn Front / Back
Bottom Horn Back / Front
Bottom Sill Nose Flush Back / Front
Bottom Sill Nose Horn Back / Front
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Special Instructions for: Shape and Radius Windows • Dry Fit Window into opening to ensure correct sizing and framing.
• Check for framing next to each Installation Strap or Through the Jamb hole. • Correct framing as necessary.
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Optional Flashing Flange Skip to Step 4 if not installing Flashing Flange.
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Determine which Flashing Flange fits Flat Casing Trim piece.
Length of Flashing Flange is close to the length of Flat Casing.
2
Press Flashing Flange into Flat Casing Groove.
Start Header Flashing Flange end flush with Flat Casing End.
Orient Flashing Flange with flange pointed towards inside of Window.
Start Leg Flashing Flange Flush with top of Header Flat Casing. Do not install Flashing Flange along Sill or bottom of Window. 8
Optional Installation Continued 3
Fold Corner Gaskets around Corners. Before/ After Front
Before/ After Back
Note: For Flush Joints only, Notch Flashing Flange Dart .25” to fit around leg. 9
Sealing Surfaces 4
Apply Sealant on back side of Flat Casing.
Leave 4” sealant gaps 4” from each sill corner for drainage. Seal all seams.
Installation Straps Skip to Step 6 if installing “Through the Jamb.”
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Rotate Straps 90 degrees.
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Shimming 6
Push Window into opening.
Fully Seat Window against outside Weather Resistant Barrier.
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Shim next to each Installation Strap or Through the Jamb hole.
Check and Correct Window for Plum, Square, and Cross Leg.
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Installation Screws Skip to Step 11 if using Installation Straps.
8
Remove indicated Jamb material .
Note: Some Radius and Shape windows do not have removable Jamb material.
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10
Install Screws through Jamb. Fully seat Screws, minimum 1-1/2” deep into rough opening frame.
Replace wood. 12
Installation Straps and Screws 11
Slightly bend Installation Strap around edge of Rough Opening.
Note: If drywall is present, remove drywall in Strap area. Install #8 x 1-5/8" Exterior Grade Screws through holes.
12 Note: Angle screw slightly (15 degrees). As you install the screw, the strap will tighten.
Note: Make sure Strap and Screw Head are below outer drywall surface.
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Complete Installation • Install Drip Fin (not provided) over Flashing Flange or Trim. • Flash over Flashing Flange and/or Drip Fin.
Clean Up • Wipe up any excess caulk. • TiteBond® WeatherMaster Sealant compatible colors. Milgard Color Bark Black Bean Cinnamon Classic Brown Clear Evening Sky Fern Fog Frost Harmony Natural Crème Pea Pod Pebble Rattan Tweed Twilight
