Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Signature Series Unit Wall - Manual (Page 14)

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SIGNATURE SERIES UNIT WALL INSTALLATION MANUAL
INSTALL GROUND FLOOR FRAMES
1. INSTALL THE FIRST FRAME
Frames are installed from left to right and from bottom to top.
Before proceeding to installing first frame, check all starter sill joints to make sure they are properly
sealed and horizontal air seal gaskets have been applied.
Apply 3" to 6" long silicone sealant towards exterior portion of the horizontal air seal gasket on top of
starter sill at each end, flatten the sealant at top. Do not allow sealant to skin before installing frame.
Apply 3" to 6" long of sealant
on top of starter sill
towards the exterior portion
of horizontal air seal gasket
Tool sealant flat on top
Seal over all fastener
heads and tool sealant