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TECHNICAL DATA

GENERAL NOTES to, all building materials used in the window and patio door materials or devices are applied to or used in conjunction
When ordering, make certain you specify, then verify, the exact area. Proper sealant joint design is based upon the expected with Andersen products.
product, unit dimensions, configuration requirements, color and movement of adjacent materials and the movement capability 3. In wall construction utilizing brick facades, leave adequate
options you desire on each window or patio door. Before of the sealant. A general rule of thumb is that the depth of clearance between sill, jambs and brick for sealing and
installing the product, we suggest you verify that it includes the the sealant joint should be equal to half the width (D= W/2), dimensional change of framework.
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features and options you ordered. Visit andersenwindows.com but generally not less than ⁄4" (6) or more than ⁄2" (13). 4. Acid solutions commonly used to wash brick and other
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for product installation and joining guides. Printing limitations Foam-plastic backer rod can be used to limit the depth masonry materials will damage glass, fasteners, hardware
prohibit exact color duplication of products. View actual of the sealant joint, to provide a backstop for tooling the and metal flashing. Protect unit and follow cleaning product
samples for building specifications. Andersen Corporation sealant without damage to the bond. It also acts as a bond instructions carefully. Damage caused by acid solution is not
reserves the right to change details, specifications or sizes breaker to help minimize stress in the sealant. Sealants covered under the Andersen limited warranty.
without notice. The customer assumes all risk of alterations should be maintained seasonally and repaired and/or 5. Andersen windows may be combined in ribbons or stacks
made to Andersen ® products. replaced as needed. if each unit is positively secured to structural elements on
opposing sides and if the proper joining system is used.
CODES GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES See page 89 for more information.
Appropriate selection of Andersen products that conform to 1. Read and follow the installation guide in its entirety.
all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes and safety 2. Decide whether you are integrating to a surface barrier or a SAFETY GLASS
requirements is the sole responsibility of the architect, membrane drainage system before installing the product. Unless specifically ordered, Andersen windows are not
designer, building owner and/or contractor. Check with your The appropriate method for your installation may vary based made with safety glass and, if broken, the glass could
local building code officials for specific information. Unit wind on building design, application and industry practices. fragment, causing injury. Andersen windows may be
load, performance grade and energy performance information 3. Make certain the drainage plane is continuous (proper ordered with tempered glass which may reduce the
is provided on pages 89-95. For up-to-date product overlaps to shed water, taped seams, etc.). likelihood of injury when broken. All Andersen patio doors
performance information, visit andersenwindows.com. The 4. Andersen products should be installed only in the vertical are made with tempered glass. Differences in appearance
performance of any building system depends on the design and position. between tempered and non-tempered glass can be
construction of the building system in its entirety, which should 5. Check the rough opening to make sure it is sized properly, expected. Slight visual distortions may be noticeable
meet building code requirements, as well as address product is square and is level. and occur normally as a result of the tempering process.
and material limitations and local environment and climate. 6. Install the window plumb. Building codes require safety glass in locations adjacent
7. Install the window level. to or near doors and other locations.
DRIP CAPS 8. Install the window square. Diagonal measurements should
Drip caps are a specific type of flashing or trim that is used at be within ⁄ 8" (3). WINDOW AND PATIO DOOR SAFETY
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the head of a window or door to direct water from the drainage 9. Follow installation instructions to properly locate shims and Windows may provide a secondary avenue of escape or
plane out beyond the face of the unit. to make sure that units are plumb, level and square. Shims rescue in an emergency, such as a fire. Every family should
are always required under the window jambs at the sill and develop an escape plan and make sure family members
FLASHING along the jambs on the sides. know how to escape from the home in an emergency. In
Flashing is an important element in a building’s water 10. Check for squareness of unit before final anchoring of the your plan, include two ways to escape from every room in
management system. It is used to shed and direct water to product into the wall. case one way is blocked by fire or smoke, and make sure
the building exterior or to the drainage plane. Flashing materials 11. Anchor window as directed with appropriate fasteners. you have a designated meeting place outside. A window Combination Designs, Product Performance, Installation & Warranty
are typically applied starting from the bottom and working 12. Integrate the window into the drainage plane of the wall or a door is an alternate means of escape or rescue.
upward, with each successive layer overlapping the previous using quality flashing and sealing materials. All flashing Practice your plan until each member of the family
one in shingle fashion. Water infiltration problems in any type materials should be properly overlapped to shed water. understands it and is able to escape without assistance.
of building can be reduced by properly flashing and/or sealing 13. Allow ⁄ 4" (6) minimum space for a sealant joint around Remember, you may not be able to reach children during
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around all building openings, including windows and doors. perimeter of unit between exterior finish materials and unit. a fire emergency. Teach children – even very young
14. Insulate and seal the interior cavity between the window children – that they must escape from a fire in the home
USE OF SHIMS frame and the rough opening. and never hide from the fire or from emergency personnel.
Shims are often used along the side jambs of windows and doors 15. Check unit operation before application of interior trim.
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to center the unit in the rough opening and to position it plumb, LOOKOUT FOR KIDS PROGRAM
level and square. In addition, shims are always required for EXTERIOR PAINTING/SEALING OF ANDERSEN PRODUCTS The Consumer Product Safety Commission has said: “Keep
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windows only under the sill at the side jambs to lift it off the rough The exterior of some Andersen products may be painted or children away from open windows to prevent falls. Don’t
sill. Shims also enable a straight frame for proper weatherstrip stained. However, improper painting and staining may cause depend on insect screens to keep the child from falling out
contact and unit operation. If not placed properly, unit damage to vinyl, aluminum and other exterior materials. of the window. They are designed to keep insects out, not
performance and operation can be affected. Use waterproof shims children in. Avoid placing furniture near windows to keep
capable of supporting the weight of the product. When using CAUTIONS children from climbing to a window seat or sill.” In an effort
tapered shims, use them in pairs with the tapers opposing each 1. Do not apply any type of film to insulating glass. Thermal to educate consumers about the potential for child falls from
other to avoid tilting the unit or twisting (rotating) of the jambs. stress and glass damage can result. Andersen Corporation windows, Andersen Corporation created the LookOut For Kids
Program. It combines a window and door safety brochure
is not responsible for product performance when films are
SEALANTS applied to Andersen products. and specific product instructions to help make window and
Sealants are elastic materials used to block the passage of 2. The use of removable insulating materials such as insulated door safety an important priority for consumers. For more
water and/or air while allowing movement between the two window coverings, shutters and other shading devices may information on child safety, write:
sides of the joint. A sealant should bond tightly and be able to also cause thermal stress conditions and/or deformation of Andersen Corporation
expand and contract to accommodate joint movement without protective vinyl. In addition, excessive condensation may LookOut For Kids Program
cracking or tearing away from the substrate. Surfaces must be result, which can have a deteriorating effect on the window 100 Fourth Avenue North
clean, dry and sound for adequate sealant adhesion. Choose a or patio door unit(s) involved. Andersen Corporation is not Bayport, MN 55003
sealant that is compatible with, and that will adhere adequately responsible for product performance when these kinds of Call: 1-800-313-8889 Email: lofk@andersencorp.com
• Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters.
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