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| Author: | Steve G. |
| Subject: | question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows |
| Posted At: | 2004-09-07 19:06:14 |
We just had our new Marvin Integrity windows installed, and they look great. There is one minor issue I wanted to ask about though. On several of the windows, particularly the taller, skinnier ones, the wood "returns" on the sides are bowed in slightly from top to bottom. It is not the frames, as they are square. It is the interior wood portion of the windows. The "bowing" is slight, but is noticeable to the naked eye when looking at the windows. I might add that this is NOT due to insulation, as the windows have not yet been foamed, or chinked with fiberglass. I think I could "fix" this issue when I install the trim / casing -- i.e. one nail through the casing into the wood return, then push the wood return outward until it is straight, and then another nail into the stud of the window rough opening. However, I hesitate because I don't want to risk a split in the wood returns by nailing into them. Is this a common issue, or should I contact Marvin?
| Author: | Guy |
| In Reply To: | question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows (posted by Steve G.) |
| Subject: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows |
| Posted At: | 2004-09-07 21:59:01 |
Steve, Taller windows need to be shimmed and screwed in the middle to prevent that. I use a tall level that will fit inside and lie on the jambs. I then push it until it all comes flush. Then I put shims in the gap until they are slightly snug. Ounce you let go the shims will fall out. So keep them in your hand and mark a spot to set them back in. I usually knock the inside stop off very carefully. I then insert the shims to the proper spot and shoot a screw through the jamb. Check again with level and make any corrections. Re-install the stop and your homeward bound. Good Luck!!!
| Author: | Steve G. |
| In Reply To: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows (posted by Guy) |
| Subject: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows |
| Posted At: | 2004-09-07 22:15:21 |
Guy --
A few questions -- 1. What is a "stop"? You said you knock off the inside stop, the screw in the shim, and then re-install the stop. But I don't know what a stop is.
2. You actually put a screw through the wood jamb?
3. Would my idea work similarly -- i.e. with a finish nailer, tack the casing to the wall, then using the level, push the jamb in until it is level, and then fire another nail through the casing and into the edge of the jamb to hold it in place?
Thanks --
Steve
| Author: | Guy |
| In Reply To: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows (posted by Steve G.) |
| Subject: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows |
| Posted At: | 2004-09-08 01:57:59 |
Yes it would work. One thing though. Put the trim on the window first. Then attach it to the wall.
Guy
| Author: | Steve G. |
| In Reply To: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows (posted by Guy) |
| Subject: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows |
| Posted At: | 2004-09-08 18:49:00 |
Guy --
Ok, sounds good. I have a couple different ideas -- the shims, or using the trim to help straighten the bowing.
Again, what is a "stop?"
| Author: | Guy |
| In Reply To: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows (posted by Steve G.) |
| Subject: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows |
| Posted At: | 2004-09-09 11:50:06 |
Steve the stop is on the inside of the sash. It's the piece of wood running vertical to your sashes. The weaterstripping on the sash will usually seal agains it. It is called the stop because it usually holds the sash from falling out. Hope you understand this explanation.
| Author: | Steve G. |
| In Reply To: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows (posted by Guy) |
| Subject: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows |
| Posted At: | 2004-09-09 15:07:53 |
Guy --
Okay, I'll take a look at the windows, but I think from your description I know what you are referring to. But, this would bring me back to your original post. Why would you have to remove the stop to put the shim in? Would I be correct in assuming that this is so that you could put the screw through the jamb in a place where it would be covered by the stop once you replace the stop (thus you couldn't see the screw hole?
Steve
| Author: | Guy |
| In Reply To: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows (posted by Steve G.) |
| Subject: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows |
| Posted At: | 2004-09-09 15:59:04 |
You got it. Hide the screw hole.
| Author: | durantewindows.com |
| In Reply To: | question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows (posted by Steve G.) |
| Subject: | RE: question on install of new Marvin Integrity windows |
| Posted At: | 2004-09-10 05:56:46 |
In addition to guys advise to shimming your windows, I wanted to chim in and warn you that most wood window warraties will be void if not properly squared and shimed, Bummer though, you usually use shims to apply pressure on the jambs,