Flush Fin Window Siding

Our flush fin option allows our windows to be installed from the exterior of a home into an existing window frame.

Flush fin window siding.

A flush fin window is designed to fit flush on top of the old window frame and when properly installed with a liberal bead of sealant between new and old frames you get a solid water tight seal. 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. A vinyl window used for retrofit installation into an existing window frame. The siding is cedar and there is currently no trim around the windows.

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. Full frame replacement after brickmould or trim removal or siding cut back for nail fin windows the existing window or door and wood brickmould or trim is removed. Flush fin recommended for replacement this frame type allows our windows to be installed from the exterior into an existing aluminum 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 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. If you have wall siding it is just as important to leave the existing frame.

The integral exterior trim is decorative and covers the gap between the new window and the existing siding. From the outside the siding butts right against the windows. Innie vs outie will be determined by the window construction and sash location. These windows have a large exterior flange that is designed to conceal the existing window s frame.

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. 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.