Installation Guide

1881 Trade Center Way, Naples, Florida 34109
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Tools & Materials You’ll Need:
Tape measure, Level, Utility Knife, Carpenter’s Pencil, Circular Saw with Carbide Tip Trim
Blade, Jig Saw with Carbide Tip Trim Blade (for any notching), Cleaning Rag, Plastic or Wood
Window Shims, Adhesive & Gun, Caulk & Gun, Protective Mask, Protective Gloves, Protective
Goggles, Ear Protection.
Cautionary Note:
When cutting or applying adhesive, please ensure the area is well-ventilated. Wear protective
mask, gloves, goggles and ear protection. For those who lack the proper tools or the experience
working with such tools, consider using a construction professional to install your new
SILTECH
®
windowsill.
Step 1 - Preparation
 Window Sill Opening must be free of dirt, dust, water, etc.
 Dry Wall must be cut level to bottom of window frame
Step 2 - Measuring
 Measure Window opening length
 Take measurement at rear and front of opening
 Cut windowsill to smaller of two measurements
 Option: If tabs/ears are selected, add selected tab/ears size to each side of the sill for total
measurement
Step 3 – Reveal/Overhang
 To obtain same reveal on both sides of windowsill, measure from window to corner bead
on each side (Add amount of reveal/overhang desired to this measurement).
 If measurements on both sides are the same, rip sill accordingly
 If return depths are different on each side, scribe cutting is recommended (This involves
marking two measurements on the sill, and marking a line to cut on as a guide)
 (Ripping sill may not be needed if sill tucks under window frame)