Flush Fin Window Siding

First order of business was making sure that any nails in the old nail fin were out of the way because we planned to remove the entire nail fin once the siding was cut out of the way we just bent them down to the sit flush with the window frame with a hammer.

Flush fin window siding.

A vinyl window used for retrofit installation into an existing window frame. Verify width and height of new window are each smaller than the minimum opening width and height of the existing opening. The nail fin location depends primarily on the cladding thickness and the op will be using shingles and stucco so it could be 1 to 1 5 16 which is typical. These windows have a large exterior flange that is designed to conceal the existing window s frame.

The integral exterior trim is decorative and covers the gap between the new window and the existing siding. The fin covers the old window frame. If you have wall siding it is just as important to leave the existing frame. In the fiberglass impervia details what appears to be a flush fin is a replacement window.

Cutting away the siding will require that the replaced windows will have a 1 5 to 2 cedar trim moulding around the edges of the window impacting the aesthetics somewhat i guess. Innie vs outie will be determined by the window construction and sash location. Flush fin also called z bar typically used in california and other markets where aluminum windows are in place and the exterior is stucco or masonry. This provides a clean energy efficient result.

Our flush fin option allows our windows to be installed from the exterior of a home into an existing window frame. The fin covers the old window frame no need to cut back stucco or siding refinish interior trim or replace blinds and window coverings. Flush fin recommended for replacement this frame type allows our windows to be installed from the exterior into an existing aluminum window frame. The siding is cedar and there is currently no trim around the windows.

No need to cut back stucco or siding refinish interior trim or replace blinds and window coverings. Flush fin allows our windows to be installed from the exterior of a home into an existing window frame. The new window or door with nail fin is sealed and attached to the wall in the opening left by the removal of the existing brckmould and window or door.