Vinyl Window Jamb Extensions

Step 1 clean up the area where the jamb extender will be installed and prep out the space.

Vinyl window jamb extensions.

So what is an extension jamb. Extension jambs are usually wood painted or stained to give the appearance of an actual wood window. Covering up this space from the drywall to your vinyl windows can be done one of two ways. Cut the boards on a table saw to create the box.

The pvc wapped extension offers all of the benefits of vinyl with the extra strength and reinforcement of wood. Available in a full range of sizes and wood types such as. Step 2 measure the opening space to determine the width of the jamb extension needed. Milgard tuscany vinyl horizontal slider double vent window.

With dry wall from the edge of the inside wall up to the window frame or with the use of extension jambs. 0 36 milgard can tailor an energy package to meet energy tax credit requirements architectural manual. Wood provides a warm finish on the inside ideal for colour matching to existing interior wood. Jamb extension options available for 1000 series windows.

This is particularly difficult in older homes that have thicker walls or newer homes when the extension jambs do not come pre applied. Min 2 0 by 1 6 max 6 0 by 6 0 minimum egress. This technique is very convincing. 4 0 by 4 0 u value.

When installing vinyl or other windows and sometimes doors you may need to add an extension jamb installation. To create the pvc jamb extensions roth followed several simple steps. 3 3 8 or 1 3 8 extruded vinyl.