What do know about nailing fins on your windows | Weather Tight Corp

One thing to know about window installation is whether or not the windows use a nailing fin or not. But what exactly is a nailing fin? Todd shares information so you know if your windows have a nailing fin or not. Once you know, you’ll be ready to have your new window consultation. Learn more about how to select the right replacement windows for your home on our blog: https://www.weathertightcorp.com/blog/different-types-of-windows/.

Removing a window that has been installed with a nailing fin can be more complex than another installation method, but luckily the experts at Weather Tight know how to do it, as demonstrated in this video.

Time Stamps:

0:00 – Todd addresses the importance of knowing if your window has been installed with a nailing fin
0:18 – What is a nailing fin?
0:33 – How to identify a nailing fin on your home
1:17 – Removing windows that have a nailing fin can be difficult
1:42 – The only way to remove the window from the home is to use a saw
2:08 – Demonstrating how the window is removed with a saw
3:45 – Once the window is completely removed, the new window will be installed with a full frame installation
4:00 – Todd explains how the full frame installation will be done
4:55 – Todd shows how the old nailing fins can still be seen inside the frame, but won’t affect the installation

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